Global mobility managers will be happy to learn that, while many industries fret about unemployment and professional instability, they will not be out of a job any time soon. In fact, their market value is about to increase and their services will become more needed....
Relocating or just plain moving house can be quite stressful, but that’s only because we don’t allow ourselves enough time to strategize our move. Most of the time, we’re rushing. What if your assignee actually had 9 months to prepare? If that’s not possible, what...
At first, it all seems to be a great adventure to your assignee and their family when it comes to relocating to another region or country of employment. Would-be immigrants who are looking at the long term still consister the United States of America as...
The question has been in the minds of many global mobility managers the past few years, as they find their roles -- along with their assignees -- changing and transforming in alignment with global business demands. Changes do facilitate a call for a more precise...
If there is one thing that global mobility managers had come to realize in 2017, it is that change is not just permanent, but it is accelerating. Whether it’s the global economy, the movement of once loyal member nations to remove themselves from a league...
What can we expect to see in global mobility in 2018? Addressing security risks for local business travelers and expats amid global terrorism is top priority. California Corporate Housing culled two sources’ projections that could not be any different -- one from an edtech company called...
San Francisco City’s population continues to grow at over 874,000, although that’s puny compared to, say, New York City’s 8 million. Some attribute it to the fact that it’s not the most affordable place to live in, although many stay because the pros outweigh the...
Enclaves have helped many transplants and immigrants adjust to their new life in America, but they can also be a crutch when different ethnicities end up disconnected from the locals. Last year, Denmark’s Syddan Universitet changed all that -- and American companies may want to try...
There is a litany of lists for professionals to choose from if they’re considering relocation. They’re categorized as Best Places to Live In, Best Places to Find a Job, Best Places to Retire and then there’s an even more narrower and concentrated list of the...
If you’re a global mobility manager, you really want to know how your talents are coping with their job relocation or international assignment? Look no more. They are most likely speaking their truth on social networks like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, WeChat and SnapChat. All these digital...