Part 1 of 2 Imagine a new assignee, Mohit, moved to northern California and before he could even unpack, COVID-19 arrived to spoil his move. Worse, he signed a multi-year lease on his rental. Even if he moved alone, his loved ones would be stressed out...
Working from home these days is a juggling act like no other. There’s our job, if you still have one. Then there’s work we do for our homes, if you mean how to stave off distractions -- from the plants that have suddenly gained attention,...
Adapting to the new normal amid such a health crisis is challenging enough, but expats and relocated Americans in the United States are also aware of the challenges they face in a more devastating way -- how to navigate the pangs of separation and isolation...
Many companies are being conservative in terms of hiring people in these challenging times. Global mobility has also taken a hit, but a PwC pulse survey of more than 350 companies in April indicated an optimistic outlook. It found that 44% intend to continue the...
When it comes to jobs and businesses, the COVID-19 lockdown is reportedly impacting women and ethnic minorities more than anyone else. It doesn’t help that minorities are also victims of discrimination. In April, Techcrunch reported that unemployment was up by 15.5% among women, 2.5% higher...
Some companies in the Bay Area are opening their businesses but with coronavirus cases still rising, employees are understandably wary of coming to work, along with global mobility managers and their recruiters. The risks of contracting the virus once they come back and in the...