The Rise of Alternative Assignments

While globalization continues unabated, the traditional 3 year assignment becomes an ever shrinking portion of talent mobility. Rising in its place are a variety of non-traditional assignments, all bringing a new set of problems for HR to deal with. Written for Mobility magazine by Michael Cadden, MBA, SGMS, Managing Director, International Operations, Living Abroad. November […] Continue reading… from The Rise of Alternative Assignments

Technology and Global Mobility: The Future is Today

Technology for assignees and managing them is changing rapidly. Michael Cadden, who has spoken frequently on this subject, gives us his latest thinking in this insightful article. Written for Mobility magazine by Michael Cadden, MBA, SGMS, Managing Director, International Operations, Living Abroad. May 2010 – Read more… […] Continue reading… from Technology and Global Mobility: The Future is Today

Living abroad during a global economic recession

In a down economy, what is the right way to send people on assignment? Is it by shortening assignments, sending single status employees, job sharing/rotation, extended business travel or localization? See what professionals in the industry think about this topic. Written for ACS International Schools Spring 2009 newsletter by Michael Cadden, MBA, SGMS, Managing Director, […] Continue reading… from Living abroad during a global economic recession