As I write this on December 1, 2017, I’m marking my 20 years in this industry, with this company – or some form of it, as there have been acquisitions and changes of ownership over the years. It feels like a significant milestone and, once I had my 20-oz cup of coffee, it got me […] Continue reading… from A Venti for my Twenty
Have you ever missed a call or appointment because you miscalculated a time difference? Working across time zones is very common these days. It is easy to make a mistake that costs you an hour, and that’s all it takes to be a no-show for a virtual conference or demo. Not only is that embarrassing, […] Continue reading… from I need to be there when?
More and more companies seeking mobile talent identify skills that many women employees offer, including the ability to adapt. As a result, the number of men accompanying women on international assignment is on the rise. Knowing how critical family adjustment is to a successful assignment, many companies offer spousal support as part of the relocation […] Continue reading… from When Men Are the Accompanying Partner
Feeding yourself and your family is a vital part of daily life. How much does that get upended when you move abroad? Busy executives may find themselves dining out or buying take-out food. But many families find that continuity of a family meal anchors each day and brings family members together to share experiences with regular […] Continue reading… from Food for Thought
If your company wanted to establish a presence in China, might you be asked to travel there? Which Chinese city would be most advantageous for your company goals? What if your CEO is considering opening Vancouver or Halifax offices? How do living conditions, language, and the workforce differ in British Columbia from Nova Scotia? When […] Continue reading… from From Guangzhou to Miami, Getting the Information you Need!
Every once in a while, I get hooked by Google’s doodle, like one this week celebrating Esther Afua Ocloo (1919-2002). I found her fascinating. Not only did she experience a tremendous amount of change in Ghana during her lifetime, but she was a young entrepreneur selling marmalade and juice in the 1930’s, and would spend […] Continue reading… from Banking on Progress
Your globally mobile employees face all kinds of challenges. Do they know how to make the most of their household goods shipments? Here are some key questions. Does your company have a shipment allowance, either by weight or volume? Anyone packing up a home should know what it is so that they can plan accordingly. […] Continue reading… from It’s moving season. Do you know where your belongings are?
If you close your eyes right now, what do you hear? Maybe you hear phones ringing, snippets of colleagues’ conversations, the clacking of keyboards. If you’re not hermetically sealed in an office building, you may also hear road traffic, aircraft, and pedestrian noise. If you work remotely, you might hear a refrigerator’s hum, your cat […] Continue reading… from Shhh…What’s that sound?
Immigration is on everyone’s mind these days. News stories about government changes – both policy and enforcement — and elections around the world shine a spotlight on the topic. For those of us in Global Mobility, immigration has always been on our minds as one of the most complex parts of relocation. It is also […] Continue reading… from The Immigration Game?
