When a company transfers an employee overseas, it has a duty to ensure the employee’s well-being, safety, and a successful transition to the new location. This duty of care extends beyond the workplace and covers various aspects of the employee’s life during the relocation process, including repatriation. Here are some of the most important to […] Continue reading… from Navigating the Duty of Care Maze
A note to Global Mobility Leaders, HR Professionals and Valued Relocation Service Providers: Every day you navigate the complex world of international assignments while shouldering the responsibility for the seamless transition of expatriates and their families to new locations. You understand the long hours, the level of detailed planning, and the delicate balancing act required […] Continue reading… from Unlocking Success in International Relocation: A Win-Win Solution
As global business travel continues to increase, many companies have been reviewing and changing their travel policies to be more purposeful. Growing confidence in business travel is being driven by multiple factors, including an overall improvement in the global economy, rising corporate profits, and increased demand for goods and services. Businesses are building travel back […] Continue reading… from How Business Travel Adds Value
Managing a multicultural workforce is crucial in today’s globalized world. Cultural training is essential for success, for both expatriates and organizations with a global presence. Lack of cultural training may contribute to high assignment failure rates. Cultural training has numerous benefits, fostering understanding, empathy, and inclusivity, while reducing conflicts and misunderstandings. For expatriates, cultural training […] Continue reading… from Our Globalized World
We all strive for diversity in our mobility programs, but what happens when diverse talent is scheduled for an assignment in a less diverse location? Choosing employees from different backgrounds allows companies to tap into a larger pool of talent, but managing this talent in destinations where diversity is not the norm can be a […] Continue reading… from A Conundrum – Relocating Diverse Talent To Less Diverse Locations
Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate Earth Day. It’s a great time to reflect on the importance of sustainability in our global mobility practices. Living Abroad has taken a few steps towards becoming more sustainable, as well as providing sustainability information in our destination reports. We recently achieved Bronze Medal status from […] Continue reading… from “The earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Conference in Nashville, TN, where “Momentum” was the theme. With over 4000 attendees, it was the largest conference I’ve been to in quite some time, and the largest to date sponsored by WBENC. Since this was my first time, I […] Continue reading… from Momentum in Music City
Moving abroad can be an exciting adventure for any employee, but it can also be a stressful and challenging experience, particularly when it comes to mental health and safety. Here are some tips to support an assignee’s mental health and safety when moving abroad: Research the destination: Before moving, it’s essential to research the host […] Continue reading… from Supporting Mental Health and Safety Abroad
