Travel schedules, business meetings, home-finding visits – all revolve around the local calendar in your host country. Assignees learn pretty quickly about unfamiliar holidays if they try to schedule something at the wrong time, or take a business trip only to find vacations have emptied the office. National and religious holidays Acquaint yourself with your […] Continue reading… from Tomorrow is a Holiday?
If you are traveling to Croatia and looking for a casual work outfit, you could do worse than wearing a pair of classic navy Startas trainers on your feet, neat pants, and a collared shirt with a sporty necktie. You would also be making a sartorial nod to your host country, as two of those […] Continue reading… from Dressing in style from head to toe
While developing a new report for Croatia this month, I especially enjoyed writing about the local cuisine. One specialty, in particular, I’d like to try making myself: povitica, the sweet walnut bread with beautifully swirled ingredients that looks a bit like babka. Searching for recipes yielded some with varieties like apricot or apple, but the […] Continue reading… from Do you have a taste for travel?
According to web designer and author Cindy Li, “We are all just temporarily abled.” She was referring to user experience (UX), but it can apply to many aspects of Global Mobility as well. Competition for talent is fierce, and we all recognize that diversity is good for business. Making “mobility” accessible for disabled workers – […] Continue reading… from Making Mobility Accessible
I admit it: I’m a late comer. Only recently did I get hooked on Ted Lasso, after a free trial of Apple TV gave me access to the series. Now I’m trying to catch up on the wildly popular show that’s won so many awards. While I’m still watching the second season, I’ve been struck […] Continue reading… from “No individual can win a game by himself.” – Pele
Who remembers, about six years ago, when advice started to emerge for parents after the Brexit vote? Families in the UK, or contemplating a move there, were warned of Brexit’s likely effects on international school enrollment. Britain’s schools would surely see a shift in European student enrollment, as work and immigration regulations changed for their […] Continue reading… from International Schools in Post-Brexit Europe
Just how many globally mobile employees are female is open to question. What isgenerally acknowledged, however, is how effective women are on international assignments. Diverse cultures and norms require preparation and awareness. Security issues vary around the world, but general safety precautions and local knowledge are useful wherever you are. Here are a few tips […] Continue reading… from Businesswomen on the Move
Good Writing for Everyone How many times do you communicate every day? In texts, emails, documents, messaging apps, form fields, agendas, RFPs, meeting notes, and even entering data — we all share ideas, issue instructions, deliver updates, and develop strategies in writing. The words we choose inform our colleagues and advance our work. This sounds […] Continue reading… from Why Clarity is the Key to Success
When you start your workday, do you know exactly what you’ll be facing? Or do you begin with a to-do list that flexes and shifts based on immediate needs that arise? For most of us in this industry, it’s the latter. Our responsibilities tend toward core deliverables that expand to include the tasks, follow-up, processes, […] Continue reading… from What questions do you need to answer today?
