A few years ago, Strategy Analytics estimated that the global mobile workforce would reach 1.87 billion people by 2022—about 42% of the world’s workforce. That prediction has largely played out. Remote and mobile work are no longer fringe options; they’re baked into how companies attract,...
The landscape of H-1B visas is undergoing significant changes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements new modernization rules effective January 17, 2025. These changes come at a crucial time when America's tech industry continues to rely heavily on imported talent, with companies like...
In today's interconnected business world, groundbreaking research is revealing just how crucial employee happiness is for business success—especially when it comes to international assignments. A comprehensive study published in Heliyon analyzing data from over 4,000 employees across seven quarters demonstrates that happiness has a direct,...
In an era where migration levels are reaching unprecedented heights, the United States continues to top the list of the most desired destinations for potential migrants worldwide. Gallup’s latest global migration data reveals that 18% of those who wish to move permanently would choose the...
This month, the fee for an L-1 visa has increased from $460 to $1,385, a 200% spike. This non-immigrant visa allows multinational companies to transfer their key personnel from foreign offices to their US branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates, or even to establish new US operations. ...
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...
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...
The American dream has brought about global cultures within the borders of the United States of America. It resulted in a mixing pot of different cultures and subcultures that include food, values, languages, and more. In the United States, there are at least 350 languages spoken,...
Previous workforce generations have significantly contributed to the Great Resignation. When COVID-19 hit the business realm, it led to several employees belonging to the Baby Boomer generation rethinking their priorities in the current circumstances. Workers who are already close to retirement have found the opportunity to...
Even before the pandemic, the shift to improve Employee Experience in companies had been a popular topic — the Covid-19 outbreak only magnified it. Although in the past decade many businesses have taken the lead on prioritizing better Employee Experience (EX) within their organizations, others...