Preparation As a Strategy Most global mobility programs are incredibly good at moving people.You manage tax, immigration, policy, vendors, housing, timelines, and logistics with precision. The process is usually well built. The machine runs. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: moving someone and preparing someone are not the same thing. We assume that if the paperwork […] Continue reading… from Are they truly ready?
As 2025 winds down, I find myself doing what I always do this time of year—looking back at what worked, what didn’t, and what I want to carry forward into the new year. In the international relocation industry, we spend so much time helping other people transition that sometimes we forget to pause and reflect […] Continue reading… from Saying Goodbye to 2025 – What’s Next?
Anyone working in global mobility this year knows the truth: 2025 was tough. Teams were stretched thin, employees were overwhelmed, budgets were tight, and nothing seemed to stay stable for more than a week at a time. Every conversation I had with mobility leaders carried that same mix of exhaustion and determination. But in the middle […] Continue reading… from Re-Humanizing Global Mobility: Lessons From a Crazy Year
How to Get Your Global Mobility Team a Seat at the Strategic Table After attending three major global mobility conferences recently—FEM APAC, FEM EMEA, and WERC Global—one theme dominated every conversation: mobility professionals want out of the operational weeds and into strategic discussions. Here’s how the best teams are making it happen: You’re managing one […] Continue reading… from The Table’s Waiting
A couple of weeks ago, Living Abroad and KPMG hosted a panel discussion for the Forum for Expatriate Management’s NYC Chapter on protecting your workforce worldwide. The session brought together two corporate panelists and a representative from International SOS. One comment really resonated: “It’s always good to plan ahead.” Duty of Care is a company’s […] Continue reading… from Planning Ahead – When Duty of Care Makes all the Difference
Mark Twain once wrote that “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” While he was talking about leisure travel, this wisdom becomes critical for international business assignments where cultural missteps can cost millions. Everyone loves seeing the world, but there’s a huge difference between being a tourist and being an effective global professional. On […] Continue reading… from Why Mark Twain Was Right
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
