Our Globalized World

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

A Conundrum – Relocating Diverse Talent To Less Diverse Locations

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

“The earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry

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

Supporting Mental Health and Safety Abroad

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

The Morphing of DE&I

The Evolving State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Over the past two years it seems that every company is focusing on ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) standards, which include Inclusion and Diversity. There’s a new emphasis for inclusion to be meaningful, authentic, and measurable.  Since the pandemic, the options we have for work vary […] Continue reading… from The Morphing of DE&I