Cathy Heyne, Author at Living Abroad

Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity for Business Travelers

Posted on February 27, 2024

Awareness of intercultural nuances is not only an additional benefit but a fundamental responsibility for companies deploying employees overseas. Acknowledging and understanding the subtleties of a new culture can protect employees from potential dangers and shield the corporation from liability and harm to its reputation. Even a basic familiarity with the business etiquette of a […] Continue reading… from Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity for Business Travelers

Family Care for Successful Assignments

Posted on February 22, 2024

Does your company offer family support for international relocations? An increasing number do, but many employees still report that it falls short. At the same time, every Global Mobility manager recognizes the importance of family assimilation for a successful assignment. Living Abroad helps inform and prepare the family, and our International Relocation Center’s ease of […] Continue reading… from Family Care for Successful Assignments

Transforming Global Mobility: The Impact of the International Relocation Center

Posted on February 1, 2024

In a time of fast-paced global connections and high-tech AI advances, the task of moving employees effectively is more important than ever. It’s a familiar scenario: searching for accurate, comprehensive information to facilitate this process, only to be met with obstacles. This is where Living Abroad comes in. We haven’t just recognized these challenges – […] Continue reading… from Transforming Global Mobility: The Impact of the International Relocation Center

An Unprecedented Year Ahead

Posted on January 3, 2024

I always find that the arrival of a new year provides me with an opportunity to reflect on what I envision for my professional and personal life. The past year presented its fair share of challenges in terms of global mobility and the world. Challenges, however, have a way of prompting us to reevaluate our […] Continue reading… from An Unprecedented Year Ahead

The World is Your Oyster

Posted on December 7, 2023

Traveling is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in different cultures and learn about the world. That’s one of things I like the best about it. In many ways, traveling is not at all like relocating abroad, but there are some common aspects that we can tap into to gain a deeper understanding about the […] Continue reading… from The World is Your Oyster

Is this Revolutionizing the Employee Experience?

Posted on November 20, 2023

Having just return from the WERC Global Workforce Symposium and the Forum for Expatriate Management EMEA Summit, employee experience and AI were hot topics. Currently companies are seeing a rise in non-traditional mobility, defined as international remote work and short-term business travel. The integration of technology plays a major role in shaping the employee, including […] Continue reading… from Is this Revolutionizing the Employee Experience?

The Significance of Face-to-Face

Posted on October 11, 2023

It’s conference season in the global mobility industry and anticipation is building for the biggest symposium to be held in Boston next week, hosted by Worldwide ERC. Living Abroad is thrilled to be part of this event, and we eagerly anticipate the prospect of meeting many of you there! What I enjoy most about the […] Continue reading… from The Significance of Face-to-Face

Navigating the Duty of Care Maze

Posted on September 13, 2023

When a company transfers an employee overseas, it has a duty to ensure the employee’s well-being, safety, and a successful transition to the new location. This duty of care extends beyond the workplace and covers various aspects of the employee’s life during the relocation process, including repatriation. Here are some of the most important to […] Continue reading… from Navigating the Duty of Care Maze

Unlocking Success in International Relocation: A Win-Win Solution

Posted on August 17, 2023

A note to Global Mobility Leaders, HR Professionals and Valued Relocation Service Providers: Every day you navigate the complex world of international assignments while shouldering the responsibility for the seamless transition of expatriates and their families to new locations. You understand the long hours, the level of detailed planning, and the delicate balancing act required […] Continue reading… from Unlocking Success in International Relocation: A Win-Win Solution

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