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....
Half a minute of recogntion. That’s only 30 seconds. That’s all it will take to create a trickle of empathy that can boost your employee’s morale, which can then build into a shock wave that can deepen the connections that are the undercurrents that unite...
Coming to America, a foreign talent may wonder what the American corporate culture is like. Giving credit where it’s due is common in the States unlike in certain parts of Europe and Asia where the absence of criticism is praise enough. No one gives those...
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...
Colleges and universities were the first to do the virtual job fair. Then, companies which need to recruit a huge number of people continually hold it. With technologies like webinars and social media bringing people closer than before, global mobility managers might want to try...
Exit interviews are no longer seen as unpleasant protocols often dismissed, but a positive exercise that carries many advantages. That’s why global mobility managers must include them as part of their program, especially when they decide not to renew an assignee’s contract. The experience, while initially...