Change is pervasive in today’s workplaces, and employees are acutely feeling its impact. PwC’s latest Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, the fifth installment since 2019, reveals that more than half of workers feel overwhelmed by the pace of change, and 44% are unclear about...
The largest study yet on working-from-home professionals, led by Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, reveals that employees who work from home two days a week are just as productive, likely to get promoted, and far less prone to quit. This groundbreaking research, published in the journal...
Millions of expatriates now live and work worldwide, a number that continues to grow, especially in Northern California. As businesses expand globally, the role of expat employees becomes crucial in setting up new branches, exploring local markets, and establishing business footholds. These employees, often relocating...
The rise of international remote work presents unique challenges for US-based companies and their global mobility professionals. While remote work offers significant opportunities for talent acquisition and retention, it also introduces complex legal, tax, and operational issues. According to Worldwide ERC, US companies, like those in...
For cash-strapped startups, managing the notoriously high burn rate is crucial. Stretching limited funds as far as possible is vital to achieving sustainable growth and avoiding the dreaded down-round of financing. While slashing expenses is one path to preserving runway, an increasingly popular alternative allows...
When people hear fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) work, they think it’s for industries like mining, oil & gas, and construction. However, the concept is now finding its way into white-collar jobs. These days, FIFO roles include software developers, IT support technicians, accountants, HR specialists, teachers, and...
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. ...
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...
In today’s faster-paced business environment, fostering innovation within the workplace is more vital than ever. This entails not only recognizing and rewarding creative efforts from employees but also championing innovation into the company culture. To drive an innovative culture, one has to formally measure and...
People may say that the global mobility industry doesn’t need to concern itself with workplace wellness or mental health wellbeing because employers can take care of it, but the pandemic changed all that. Demand for mental health care is surging, and global mobility companies like...