Global mobility professionals play a critical role in overseeing and caring for expatriates, ensuring that their journey in the United States, especially in Northern California, is both rewarding and less challenging. They understand that while the initial phase of moving abroad is exhilarating with much...
The United States has a high cost of living, but for someone coming from less developed countries, it’s still infinitely better. For instance, the US still ranks 30th out of 53 destinations as a good place for expats, according to the Expat Insiders report by...
In a recently released book titled "The Microstress Effect," authors Rob Cross and Karen Dillon shed light on the devastating impact of minor strains that accumulate over time and overwhelm individuals. While major causes of stress like bereavement or job loss are more easily recognized,...
Hustle culture, the pervasive ideology promoting constant work and relentless ambition, is reportedly losing its appeal as individuals prioritize their well-being and seek a better work-life balance. Employees are rejecting toxic work environments and reassessing their priorities, according to global mobility specialists who have observed...
As the modern workforce evolves, the issue of employee burnout is becoming increasingly prevalent. In fact, a 2021 report by the World Health Organization declared burnout as an official medical diagnosis. To address this growing concern, companies are turning to technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI),...
The world of work is rapidly changing, with the rise of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) transforming the way we work. To better understand this evolving landscape, the World Economic Forum (WEF), Deloitte, and McKinsey have all produced studies on the future of work. While...
The tech sector has been hit hard by layoffs in the past few months, causing economic uncertainty for thousands of workers. Mark Stelzner of HR Executive says it's time to view HR and global mobility specialists as strategic partners who work closely with business leaders...
There is more to employee marketing than spreading the word that you’re a good global mobility specialist or recruiter to possible new hires. Employee marketing and a customer-centric relationship with global talents are key to their engagement at work. Engagement makes them feel valued and appreciated...
There’s no doubt about it. As with all other industries, COVID-19 and its aftermath have significantly changed the expatriate work experience. This particular global workforce, the companies that employ them, and the communities that have hosted them are rethinking their policies, approach to work, and...
It sounds like an oxymoron--remote work and expats. Picture this: An expat flies to the United States for work, but ends up working remotely anyway. There are stories like this that demonstrate how unique the remote work culture has become. Expats may find themselves isolated too,...