Are Gen Xers the forgotten middle child based on how American media coverage tends to swing from highlighting the youngest generation to the oldest (Gen Zs or Millennials against Baby Boomers), both ends of the age spectrum? Born between 1965 and 1980, Gen Xers are...
Onboarding a new hire is a critical process for global mobility specialists and employers. The first 44 days cement whether an assignee feels engaged or has regrets, according to a September report from BambooHR, a cloud-based human resources platform. This means that on average, these assignees...
Part 1 of 2 Artificial intelligence promises to transform industries, but many fear it will also replace human jobs on a massive scale. Will it? Both The Wall Street Journal and CNN reported the many types of jobs that will flourish in an AI world based...
The need for skilled technology workers continues to grow in 2023, according to new data from CompTIA. Software developers, cybersecurity analysts, and data scientists are projected to see the most growth as foundational infrastructure roles like network engineering also expand. Nearly a third of 2022 tech...
Why do some expats feel lonely, while others don’t? One expat thinks that those who need family and friends with them often don’t last long in their solitude, while those who are independent, happy with their own company and can make friends easily --...
In today's evolving work landscape, the importance of employee retention and fostering success cannot be overstated. While some strategies come into play, one particularly powerful approach gaining prominence is talent mobility -- its pivotal role in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Talent mobility is all...
With AI transforming the job landscape and companies announcing layoffs, many workers feel at risk. An estimated 6 in 10 employers plan cuts, and 1.4 million were laid off in November 2022 alone, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. However, latest reports...
The quick deployment of expat assignments without proper training can be challenging for both the global mobility managers and international assignees, especially for those who may have the requisite job skills necessary to thrive in a country like the United States, but still require thorough...
Employees resistant to return-to-office policies may come back for one reason: to be with their dogs. Allowing dogs in the workplace could motivate talent to return and benefit both employers and employees. Dogs create a friendly vibe in the office. As return-to-work plans are made,...
Global mobility specialists and employers in general need intrapreneurs now more than ever. The US corporate culture has relied on the C-level leaders in an organization that they neglect many of their employees’ capabilities to be the in-house entrepreneur -- the diligent intrapreneur who is...