The word immigrant has become a dirty word in an era where even primarily homogenous countries are opening their doors to foreigners. Bad news has also trumped the common knowledge that 40 percent of top tech companies were founded by immigrants or children of immigrants....

Global mobility managers challenged to find top foreign talent have to add one more daunting task to the mix: how to keep their assignees’ spouses happy and fulfilled. The rules are no longer cut and dry, and partner or spousal arrangements have veered from the...