US policy makers have long debated the role of immigration in the success of startups, but a working paper released by the United Nations and reported initially by Quartz, indicate the success of highly skilled immigrant workers in getting funding, winning patents and going public. Another...
How can you get work done during the holidays? It’s not easy to stay focused at this time of the year when you will face time-wasters -- those you’re supposed to avoid, like distractions and those beyond your control, like the snarling traffic or, simply,...
Globalization has worked in Silicon Valley to the degree that it has been touted as the friendliest American place for expats. Many foreigners simply feel welcome here, because of the diversity of its startup founders and foreign employees. A RelocateMag report states how “global mobility is...
Did you hear about the Microsoft 4-day work week experiment in Japan? Many publications reported it as a roaring success, but no one seems to know if that remained an experiment. It turns out the second experiment will be conducted in winter, but who would...
Expat life builds critical leadership skills, as IAmExpat declares, adding that “living abroad affects the fundamental structure of self-concept: we get clearer and clearer on who we really are. We understand our behavioral patterns, how we manage emotional transitions, and what makes us resilient.” Expats see...
Did you hear about the Microsoft 4-day work week experiment in Japan? Many publications reported it as a roaring success, but no one seems to know if that remained an experiment. It turns out the second experiment will be conducted in winter, but who would...