The more I study cultural understanding, I realize that you don’t have to move or travel to another destination to experience symptoms of cultural differences and adjustment. Our youngest son, James, who is a senior in high school and has just made his college choice, brought this home most recently. We live in the Northeastern […] Continue reading… from Understanding Cultural Adjustment
Yesterday’s designation as “Equal Pay Day” got me thinking about women expats and how the relocation industry can support women on assignment. The rise of women overseas has been slow but steady. Why are women expats important? Women bring many valuable attributes to business today: social intelligence, open communication, empathy, intuition and optimism. Women are […] Continue reading… from How To Support Women Abroad
A recent Brookfield study that measured candidate readiness showed that one assignee in five experiences difficulty adapting to the new host culture. This can lead to lackluster business results, and ultimately to assignment failure. In fact, lack of adaptation is recognized as one of the top three reasons why assignments fail. Providing intercultural training combats […] Continue reading… from Why Take the Chance?
Part one – The talent management side of Mobility “A small company like ours cannot afford the bells and whistles of global mobility. So much must be in place just for a few people…And then there is the cost! And it’s all so complicated…” This is what many small and mid-size companies with international […] Continue reading… from Global Mobility for Smaller Companies
It used to be that cross-cultural training in the business world often meant simply teaching international assignees about the business practices of another culture. Employees working with more than one culture were either business travelers or assignees. A German person heading to the United States would be coached in American management methods, or a Brazilian […] Continue reading… from Cultural Agility: The Next Step in Cross-Cultural Training
The beginning or end of a year is a time when you are sure to see lists such as the 10 most popular holiday gifts, the top 100 hits of the year, or the best New Year’s resolutions. Some of these lists give us a condensed timeline to reflect on the passing year, others bring […] Continue reading… from Top 10 Best Countries for Expats
Thanks to good weather and a slightly slower calendar, August is a month for moving in many parts of the world. Here are five reminders to keep in mind if you plan to find rental housing this month: Know that the market may be different at a distance. The Internet is a great way […] Continue reading… from August in a Month for Moving
Have you ever wondered what your expats do for fun in their spare time? Part of getting out of the expat bubble is enjoying the local culture. Since moving to a foreign country is hard, after arrival many expats stick to what is familiar. After all the paperwork, logistics, and getting used to a new […] Continue reading… from Expats and Local Culture
Not all countries’ public transportation systems are robust enough – or even particularly safe — to get us where we want to go, so traveling by car is often the best choice. We may take for granted the driving rules in our home countries, but what happens when you’re an assignee in another country and […] Continue reading… from Hitting The Road
