How would you like an hour of extra daylight in the afternoon? Would you be willing to trade an hour of morning light for it? A tide of support for keeping clocks on Daylight Saving Time (DST) year-round is growing around the world. In 2018, an EU-sponsored survey of 4.6 million respondents revealed that 80% […] Continue reading… from Year-Round Daylight Saving Time?
My son and his new wife just adopted a shelter puppy. Both of them work full-time, but their job flexibility allows them to work from home for the first week of the pup’s life in his new home. Just one more benefit to the trend toward work-from-home options: being able to introduce the dog to […] Continue reading… from Adopting or Adapting, Pets Make a Home
Do you know some people who seem to do everything well? They perform at a very high level, and nothing seems to overwhelm them. The truth is that we never know what is going on with people internally. Even the most highly effective international businesspeople face the challenges of maintaining good mental health. The rigors […] Continue reading… from Taking Care of Your Mental Health
How many of us have heard that instruction passed from parent to offspring as the child faces a crossroad or new situation? We say, “Make good choices!” to a new driver transporting friends for the first time, to a teen going to their first party, to a college freshman. For many of us, our awareness […] Continue reading… from Make Good Choices
When you pursue a career path that takes you abroad – or if you support employees who do – you need a wide range of resources. Reliability, speed, and ease of access guide your search for answers. While some aspects of global travel require deep topic immersion (think cultural training) or a multi-step process (think […] Continue reading… from Check These Out!
Where is your next trip taking you? Are you traveling for business, or maybe planning a vacation? We all want the smoothest experience possible, despite a number of challenges this year. High gas prices have everyone thinking carefully about road trips, especially in places like Hong Kong where gas costs nearly US$3 per liter — […] Continue reading… from Looking Forward to Smooth Travels
Whether their reasons are sustainability, affordability, or just the thrill of the hunt, clothing shoppers around the world are adding more gently used and vintage items to their closets. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, it’s important to keep some things in mind. Recently I read a novel set in 1950’s Sydney, The Women […] Continue reading… from Size Yourself Up
When Global Mobility was in its infancy, corporate travelers abroad often relied on foreign newspapers in their host countries. Searching for publications in their language – sometimes a day old or more – was the best way to keep up with world news in a lot of places. How media has evolved! To access current […] Continue reading… from Keep Yourself Informed
Are you feeling a bit pinched these days, with prices rising on just about everything? Basics like grocery staples, automotive parts, new and used cars themselves, home building materials, appliances, and furniture all cost more these days. Supply chain issues are contributing to price increases, as is the cost of labor, as well as shortages […] Continue reading… from Put More Money in Your Pocket
