Assignee parents who raise their kids in a foreign country have one major worry: that these tweeners and teenagers may be too homesick to adapt to their new environment. However, there is another side to the story: that the children do not have develop the...
Heard of Hand Raisers? Plus Relocation calls these eager would-be expatriates just that: Hand Raisers. Who are they? They want to expand their career and they see a global transfer as a step up. They value experience and new adventures and the thought of staying...
“What’s the quality of life like in my proposed country or region of employment? How does it differ from other cities or nations that also boasts a higher quality of living?” Global mobility managers should be prepared to handle these questions from assignees they are recruiting,...
Would you believe an eight-hour work week is still the norm for many companies in the United States? Employees, domestic or foreign, are entitled to sign out of their terminals and leave their physical spaces as stated on their contract. The growth of mobile devices, however,...
Budget time for most global mobility managers is like going to the dentist or doctor - the prospect appears painful, the experience can be seen as physically and emotionally taxing, but yet the whole thing is necessary to ensure that one remains in good health....
An assignee who prepares their spouse and kids for relocation to another region or country is only getting half of the job done. The global mobility manager who helps them find the right school for their kids, another job for the spouse or partner, and...
Relax. Not all jobs will go the way of artificial intelligence or AI. That assurance should calm the nerves of employees from all industries who are downright scared of being made redundant by intelligent automation. Stoking these fears are reports like the thorough research made by...
There are tech giants in the San Francisco Bay Area that naturally and inevitably draw in top talent from all over the United States, as well as from other countries. Global mobility managers are always advised to keep an eye out for these companies and their...
In a net-driven world where authenticity can count on more than just appearance, and analytics can accurately forecast the performance and suitability of candidates for a job position, the traditional ways of recruiting are going by the wayside. What are now becoming described as old-school tools...
Global mobility managers may not be aware of it, but they do have an advantage over some recruiters. It’s their secret weapon in winning the war for high-quality talent: their global mobility programs. Given the correct strategy and effective implementation, they can motivate those candidates...