Author: Cathy Heyne

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?

What should you not do in Cameroon?   In Cameroon, which statement is NOT true? a. Business cards should be printed in English and French. b. Cameroon politics is always a welcome conversation starter. c. Taxis drivers are not to be tipped. d. Always greet the oldest or most important person first. Click here for the […] Continue reading… from What should you not do in Cameroon?