Do you feel like the world is in flux? Between the pandemic, social injustice, global human rights, and environmental and climate-related issues, we all have much to consider. In pre-pandemic offices, seeing a colleague face to face and noting their body language would tell us a lot about how they were feeling. Working remotely, we all […] Continue reading… from Why EQ is so important today
Quickly becoming one of the most popular relocation policies, the lump sum option is a one-time, fixed payment provided by the employer to an employee to cover all relocation costs. While these programs became popular with U.S. domestic relocations over the past decade, companies are increasingly using lump sums for international relocations, which can be […] Continue reading… from The Popularity of Lump Sums
The importance of sustainability Today’s business world demands social, environmental, economic sustainability. These three are often call the main pillars of sustainability, corresponding to people, planet, and profits. Business leaders realize that creating long-term value will foster company longevity. There are many benefits to being a sustainable company: adding brand value, attracting new talent, creating new opportunities, increasing […] Continue reading… from The 3 Pillars
Here at Living Abroad, we’re excited to announce that we became certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) earlier this year. WBENC’s mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. A business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women and undergoes a rigorous certification process. Here are five reasons why […] Continue reading… from Top 5 Advantages of Working with a Certified Woman-owned Business
Discussion is popping up everywhere about employees returning to the office. An interesting poll by the Best Practice Institute was cited on a recent Love + Relo show: “Some 83 percent of CEOs want employees back full-time, while only 10 percent of workers want back in.” Many employees believe that most jobs can be done […] Continue reading… from Home or Office? Or Both?
Living Abroad has received the WBE designation from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Darien, CT – May 4, 2021 – Living Abroad, the go-to source for destination information and tools for global mobility managers and corporate travel programs, announced today that it has been designated a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, or WBE, by the […] Continue reading… from Living Abroad Obtains Prestigious Woman-Owned Business Designation
Today a colleague sent around a “breaking news report” from the New York Times: European countries may allow American tourists to visit this summer if they show proof of being fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. This was incredibly encouraging since global business travel has begun intra-EU and international assignments can’t be too far behind. According to […] Continue reading… from One can dream
A natural progression of working from home has been more screen time with our global colleagues. We gain many benefits from interacting with cross-cultural virtual teams. Companies taking advantage of talent around the globe form heterogeneous teams with varying perspectives. When managed well, these differences inject creativity and innovation into even the most complex problems. […] Continue reading… from The Rise of Virtual Cultural Awareness
Here in the U.S., recent political events in the midst of a pandemic have us consuming ever more information on our screens. It has made us all hungry for good information. By good information, I mean information that is well-researched, fact-based, and clearly written. Good information in business improves decision making, enhances efficiency and provides an advantage to […] Continue reading… from Why is good information more important than ever?
