How does tech help travelers? For those with low expectations, the default answer these days is “good”. Come to think of it, though, many have even managed to fly by without any tech crutch, except for the occasional online booking and reservation. For global mobility managers...
Allyn Bailey, a talent acquisition transformation manager, offers a new diagram for talent acquisition that makes absolute sense: a talent acquisition infinity loop that conveys what the job is really about --- a relationship business, not merely a transactional one. Yes, more than creating a memorable...
Picking the right school for the assignee’s child who has relocated with them to their new country of employment is a momentous decision. It is not something that should be overlooked or taken for granted. An assignee’s productivity and overall happiness rely greatly on how they,...
Corporate global (or domestic) business travel does not have to be excruciating. In fact, it can be enjoyable for both assignee and global mobility manager alike. What only makes the whole thing give the latter pause is an apprehension that stems from a mixture of reasons:...
Global mobility managers need to assist talents about the type of relocation package employers are offering to relocating talents. Are they offering a relocation reimbursement, a relocation sign-on bonus or what could potentially be a more comprehensive relocation package, a mix of both with some...
Global mobility managers hire foreign talents for full-time work so companies get their money’s worth, but what if that takes too much time and they need qualified talent right away? They need a contingent workforce. Silicon Valley has always been known to hire local talents for...
The success of your global assignee might rely on more than just the usual transfer of knowledge or even a post-relocation training program. Cultural immersion can help their adjustment and that of their family’s, but again that might not be enough. Another painful truth: you yourself...
If you think long-distance commutes don’t affect our well-being, think again. Many assignees or VIPs may not realize the heavy toll exacted by long-distance commutes on their minds and bodies but to gauge its impact for a certain time period, think six months or even...
Global mobility managers who deal with assignees who come from various races, ethnicities, cultures, and gender orientation like to keep inclusivity at the top of their minds. Because in a best-case scenario, having this attitude can open them up to a wide range of talent...
Politeness varies in different cultures, and so-called common courtesy may not be as common after all. One foreign national’s act of respect may translate as rudeness to another, and vice-versa. This is a nuance that the more open companies in Silicon Valley have learned. A global...