Is it ok to move to or stay long in the United States as an expatriate? This question probably lingers in the minds of most foreign talents who still plan to make the move after the pandemic and even those who have called, say, Silicon...
COVID-19 has stirred up many questions among global mobility professionals and foreign talents, especially the future of international work, given the current realities and political climate everywhere. But AXA’s recent study, World of Work 2021 offers some positive news. About 67% of 543 HR respondents believe...
With COVID-19 wrecking havoc worldwide, it won’t be surprising to see affluent countries dangle big research money and great job opportunities for scientists and medical professionals, especially the brightest ones in their fields of expertise. It remains to be seen, though, if immigration policies will...
Part 1 of 2 Imagine a new assignee, Mohit, moved to northern California and before he could even unpack, COVID-19 arrived to spoil his move. Worse, he signed a multi-year lease on his rental. Even if he moved alone, his loved ones would be stressed out...
Foreign talents, be forewarned. When a global mobility manager or company mentions culture fit as one of its corporate policies for hiring a candidate, run -- run as far away from the hiring company. In most instances, culture fit in the global hiring community would...
How does understanding Western and Eastern cultures work in the corporate setting and global mobility? In an interview with HumanResources, Sara Cheng, CEO of Fuji Xerox Singapore, delved deeper by comparing the differences between the two cultures: “Asian culture is more command and control, top-down...
Your assignee’s family will always be at the top of his mind. They are crucial to his success and his performance in his new country or city of origin. Regions like northern California which are family-friendly, celebrate cultural diversity, and have communities with strong ethnic...
As a global mobility specialist, one of your priorities is the productivity of your foreign talent. His performance matters a great deal to the company, and ultimately management will measure and weigh the advantages it brings to the organization once assessment and budget renewal time...
Global mobility specialists are reeling just a bit from the couple of shock waves that the industry has recently received from the Trump administration’s emerging policies -- or positions -- on immigration. The first salvo came when the new government announced that it would slow...
Many arguments have been made about the advantages and benefits the H-1B visa have provided the American economy, but one fact still has to be mentioned. That pillar of American sports culture known as the National Basketball Association (NBA), would have played a very different...