Now that it’s December, many of us are counting the days until Christmas and Hanukkah, making lists and shopping for presents. For those who live abroad, being far from family means the added time and cost of shipping gifts. This year both holidays fall in the same week; Hanukkah is celebrated from December 22 to 30. Shoppers […] Continue reading… from ‘Tis the Season for Shop & Ship
Are you one of those people who leaves the house with only a smartphone, your driver’s license and a credit card tucked into the attached wallet? A growing number of people travel this light, keeping everything they need on an app and being connected to everyone they care about via call or text. When it […] Continue reading… from Leave your cash at home, but don’t forget your phone
When it comes to traveling internationally – whether it’s to relocate for a year’s work or to stay for a few weeks on business – there are many aspects that call for precise actions on your part. Professional guidance is critical in areas that are complex and subject to change, those that pose high risk, […] Continue reading… from Relying on an expert
Last weekend I attended a wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. I had never heard of the museum, but now know that it has the world’s largest collection of art by women. Founded in 1987, the NMWA houses 5000 objects, hosts 10 annual exhibits, and runs public programs […] Continue reading… from The Art of Traveling
When we wrote about telecommuting a few years ago, a study by Ipsos had produced the figure that one in five employees around the globe works remotely on a frequent basis. More recent results by Swiss-based workspace company IWG determined that 50% of the 15,000 global professionals they surveyed work remotely at least 2.5 days each week. […] Continue reading… from Do you have employees working remotely?
In which city will you find 62% of residents biking to work or school? Would it surprise you that the same city’s traffic lights are coordinated to favor cyclists over motorists? What if I hinted that this city has built bicycle super highways to promote commuting for cyclists? You may have guessed that the answer […] Continue reading… from Back in the Saddle
The health landscape is shifting as communities deal with a rising number of families opting out of vaccines for their children. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies “vaccination hesitancy” as one of the 10 threats to global health in 2019. What does this mean for a globally mobile workforce? It means that transferees need to […] Continue reading… from Changes in the vaccination landscape: How should transferees adjust?
When you hit the road or take to the skies for a business trip abroad, you’ve got a lot on your mind. Even before you leave home, you need to plan the logistics of travel and assemble documents required for entry. While the business purpose of your visit dominates your focus, you’re also aware that […] Continue reading… from Business traveler, we’ve got your back!
Last week’s devastating fire in the Notre Dame Cathedral had onlookers struggling to comprehend the damage. Losing an irreplaceable piece of history prompted immediate, generous support toward rebuilding. But for those who never got a chance to lay eyes on the original 12th Century Paris masterpiece, that opportunity is now forever lost. The world is […] Continue reading… from What are you waiting for?
