A growing body of research points to the positive effects of studying and working abroad. A few years ago, a study led by William Maddux of INSEAD came to the conclusion that MBA international students experienced “multicultural engagement” that led to a more “integratively complex”...
When global mobility managers recruit expats, what else do they think about? The families and kids they’re bringing with them in Northern California--and how these kids are going to adjust to their new environment. It’d be easy to think kids will find some solace and...
Could a robot do the recruiting for you? If you’re a global mobility manager, should you be afraid of artificial intelligence? In Linkedin’s Global Recruiting Trends 2018 study, only 4 percent showed concern that AI will take away their jobs--rightfully so. Instead of eliminating talent acquisition management,...
Global mobility managers will be happy to learn that, while many industries fret about unemployment and professional instability, they will not be out of a job any time soon. In fact, their market value is about to increase and their services will become more needed....
Relocating or just plain moving house can be quite stressful, but that’s only because we don’t allow ourselves enough time to strategize our move. Most of the time, we’re rushing. What if your assignee actually had 9 months to prepare? If that’s not possible, what...
At first, it all seems to be a great adventure to your assignee and their family when it comes to relocating to another region or country of employment. Would-be immigrants who are looking at the long term still consister the United States of America as...
The question has been in the minds of many global mobility managers the past few years, as they find their roles -- along with their assignees -- changing and transforming in alignment with global business demands. Changes do facilitate a call for a more precise...
If there is one thing that global mobility managers had come to realize in 2017, it is that change is not just permanent, but it is accelerating. Whether it’s the global economy, the movement of once loyal member nations to remove themselves from a league...
What can we expect to see in global mobility in 2018? Addressing security risks for local business travelers and expats amid global terrorism is top priority. California Corporate Housing culled two sources’ projections that could not be any different -- one from an edtech company called...
San Francisco City’s population continues to grow at over 874,000, although that’s puny compared to, say, New York City’s 8 million. Some attribute it to the fact that it’s not the most affordable place to live in, although many stay because the pros outweigh the...