For U.S. companies, corporate staff relocation is fast becoming a norm, and no longer an exception. The stakes are going high, though. Now there are even lump sum relocation packages which doesn’t sound so crazy. It’s considered a smart, strategic move for organizations. In one...
Communications as a bridge-builder is one of the most powerful tools used by global mobility specialists. Clarity in terms and message, as well as a respectful approach, can go a long way in securing important partnerships or signing on valuable assignees. However, as interaction with...
To function efficiently as a global mobility specialist, you need more than just information at your fingertips. What you need is lots of relevant data organized according to your specifications. You can also call on this online database at any time, not just to brush...
CALIFORNIA CORPORATE HOUSING SWEEPSTAKES California Corporate Housing (CCH) is raffling off an Amazon Echo in time for its exhibit at the OfficeNinjas IRL Silicon Valley, one of the most anticipated events in Mountain View on November 1 at 5:30 pm onwards. Participants only need to sign...
At the Data-Driven meetup last September 27, two visiting VCs from Silicon Valley, Jeff Chung of AME Cloud Ventures and Mike Dauber of Amplify Partners, intimated how the startup world is not getting enough experienced talent in the tech space, or at least not fast...
Amazon Echo Sweepstakes Rules: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. Eligibility: Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to those who sign up at the online sweepstakes page and who are 18 as of the...
Organizations that can allocate the necessary resources and executive commitment to lay out global mobility strategies are ensuring their future. As the quality of talent is one of the major factors that can influence a company’s rise, stagnation, or demise, a program that relocates the cream...
One challenge for global mobility specialists is to keep their assignees always interested and active in their new homes. It can be easy in the beginning, because there are always new places to see and destinations to explore. Afterwards, the novelty can wear off, especially...
What do international maritime regulatory boards have to do with global mobility specialists and foreign talents? Last July, the boards amended the Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) rules, a small but significant change that can certainly influence your dealings when recruiting and relocating your...
The new school grading system recently adopted by California might have more relevance for the children of your assignees. This is important to remember considering the ongoing debate surrounding it. This new standard that will measure the effectiveness of California K-12 schools will use half-a-dozen metrics...