Author: Cathy Heyne
Posts by Cathy Heyne
Avoid Lump Sum Chaos
We’ve all heard the horror stories: the employee who rented an apartment sight unseen in what turned out to be the sketchy part of town, or the family who shipped their entire wardrobe to “sunny” São Paulo only to arrive during the rainy season with nothing but summer clothes and sandals. Whether you’re running a […] Continue reading… from Avoid Lump Sum Chaos
Taking Care of the Littlest Assignees
What Traditional Relocation Support Lacks
A Data-Driven Reality Check Our user data from this year reveals a striking pattern. Across eighty thousand page views, five topics consistently dominate what relocating employees desperately need: housing, childcare, family integration, visa requirements, and clubs and organizations. Our top destinations—USA, UK, India, Germany, Canada, France, Singapore, Australia, Spain, and China—represent where comprehensive support is […] Continue reading… from What Traditional Relocation Support Lacks
Is Feng Shui the Ultimate Form of Organizing?
The following article is a guest post by our friend, Sonya Weisshappel, Founder & CEO of Seriatim, Inc. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Feng Shui artists and learning from them. Through these experiences, I’ve come to appreciate the deeper, more spiritual elements of Feng Shui—elements that align perfectly with what […] Continue reading… from Is Feng Shui the Ultimate Form of Organizing?
Got Digital Nomads?
Your Next Competitive Edge or Your Biggest Headache? “Work from anywhere” has become the new signing bonus, with recent surveys and the FlexJobs Remote Work Economy Index showing that flexibility ranks as one of the highest priorities for younger workers. However for global mobility managers, digital nomad policies present a complex situation by offering competitive recruitment advantages while […] Continue reading… from Got Digital Nomads?
From Expat to Local: Real Stories of Cultural Integration
And how to make it happen for you! The following article is a guest post by our friends at BiCortex Languages and BiCortex Translations. There are many reasons people relocate, from being transferred for work to a self-directed move to be closer to family, experience language immersion, or even just to have a new adventure. […] Continue reading… from From Expat to Local: Real Stories of Cultural Integration
Finding Clarity in Chaos:
Reflections from EuRA and FEM Americas Summit I’ve just returned from the EuRA Conference and FEM Americas Summit, where navigating global uncertainty emerged as a central theme. At each event, critical attention was given to the dual challenges of supporting both mobility professionals and the assignees they serve. EuRA: Focus on Mobility Professionals EuRA’s rebranding […] Continue reading… from Finding Clarity in Chaos:
At the Heart of Mobility
I’ve been reflecting on a pattern emerging across our industry conversations recently. In today’s uncertain economic climate, relocation providers are increasingly turning to collaboration as a strategic response – not just to business challenges, but to better address the profound emotional needs of relocating employees and their families. Our industry’s core purpose extends far beyond […] Continue reading… from At the Heart of Mobility
