Global Mobility Managers tend to think that their assignees live only in two worlds: that of the home country they temporarily left behind, and their current nation or region of employment. Rightly or wrongly, intentionally or not, they believe that their assignee (and their family,...
Thanksgiving is a very special holiday that all Americans look forward to. It’s a break from work, quality time spent with family and loved ones, and an exercise in reflection and celebration at the same time. An attitude of gratitude more than just counters negative...
The first time a global mobility manager experiences this, their first reaction is one of shock. The second is concern -- both for their colleague and themselves. After all, an expatriate or international assignment is one of the most sought-after or coveted in any industry...
One would think the Global Mobility Manager takes care of all relocating professionals but for the uninitiated, the so-called Relocation Concierge has turned out to be a natural fit for doing things beyond the administrative part of relocation assistance. As more people move around, the...
Expect the next few years to be a very mad and mobile world. That is, if it is not already. Ironic as it sounds, mobility is a permanent fixture of our ever-evolving workplace. About 1.8 billion members of the global workforce will soon be spending...
The more people move around, the better it is to learn a second, if not a third language. Why? We’re all going to find ourselves working globally--if not working with global talents, whether as a global mobility manager, expat or startup founder. It’s a given global...
Health remains a priority among assignees and insurance and coverage for it are some of the items they might put on their wish list before they sign the job offer you are handing them. As one of our earlier blogs had reported it, accessibility to...
How do you recruit American expats, also known as sea turtles or “amphibian” expatriates working abroad, to return home after being away for over a decade? One of our blogs has explained why they can be nurtured and tapped to become a significant talent pool...
It’s high time you start thinking of yourself as a global mobility leader, and not just a global mobility specialist or manager. In case you haven’t noticed, your executives are relying on you to help them out with their decision-making, and not just when it...
American companies like Asian talents for many good reasons. Their fluency in several languages, familiarity with or at least openness to the Western corporate culture and mindset, as well as versatility and agility in creating bridges between their home countries and outside enterprises make them...