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
We’ve been bombarded with news from every direction telling us that we’re in a recession, inflation is here to stay, and we may been in this trough for a while. Many articles and web meetings around this topic point to possible effects on global relocation in 2023. I’ve noticed repeated use of two words that […] Continue reading… from Budget what?
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
I’m always curious when I hear a news organization post an article about expats rating the best and the worst places to live and work. After all, we create destination reports for a living. So, I was excited to see that Bloomberg recently posted the top 10 best and worst cities for expats. The study […] Continue reading… from The Best and the Worst
I believe in celebrations. Life’s too short, and we must celebrate. We honor birthdays, weddings, and holidays, to name a few. These occasions connect us with others, and we feel emotions that give our lives value. Living Abroad has officially reached 35 wonderful years in the global mobility industry, and we are celebrating! While attending […] Continue reading… from Let’s Celebrate!
Now that business events are picking up, there will be many opportunities to be social with coworkers and industry friends. Not only are holiday parties right around the corner, but the biggest event in the global mobility world happens in Las Vegas in a few weeks: WERC’s Global Workforce Symposium 2022. Networking opportunities are a […] Continue reading… from Happy Networking!
