Many companies in northern California should have COVID-19 precautions in place by now with safety guidelines for their employees to follow. But it’s not enough. It will never be enough as the virus still poses a serious threat to people’s lives. It continues to wreak...
Was the off-the-charts productivity of employees in the first few months of the pandemic actually fear-driven productivity? If that is the case, then work from home for teams dependent on each other is not sustainable. Three months earlier in the lockdown, not many companies were...
Some people in densely populated cities like New York and San Francisco think having a backup home with a backyard is the way to live these days. But then, not everyone can afford a second home. Yes, a small space can feel claustrophobic living in...
Will COVID-19 expedite changes in global mobility? There have been decades in the global mobility industry where little change has happened. And then there are months where it feels like decades happen, or so they say. COVID-19’s wrath has accelerated the path for big changes...
If your talent is thinking of moving to northern California, it’s common knowledge that some companies will usually shoulder some of relocation expenses. But there’s a difference lately. A lot more planning and preparation has come into play. Employees are spending more time educating themselves...
Part 2 of 2 Global mobility is set for a rebound. There will be a new normal, and in some cases, the industry will find an improved, more efficient and better prepared normal, according to a Crown World Mobility report. Global mobility is said to be...
If COVID-19 came early in the early 2000s, would you be able to survive on limited calls, limited texting and dial-up internet? This unimaginable scenario would probably have telecommunications companies and Silicon Valley tech giants scampering to innovate us hurriedly to 5g -- or not. The...
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...