I believe in celebrations. Life’s too short, and we must celebrate. We honor birthdays, weddings, and holidays, to name a few. These occasions connect us with others, and we feel emotions that give our lives value. Living Abroad has officially reached 35 wonderful years in the global mobility industry, and we are celebrating! While attending […] Continue reading… from Let’s Celebrate!
Now that business events are picking up, there will be many opportunities to be social with coworkers and industry friends. Not only are holiday parties right around the corner, but the biggest event in the global mobility world happens in Las Vegas in a few weeks: WERC’s Global Workforce Symposium 2022. Networking opportunities are a […] Continue reading… from Happy Networking!
I knew it was bound to happen. I have always had the utmost respect for Queen Elizabeth II, and while I had something else in mind to share in this newsletter, I wanted to take a moment to honor her one last time. While I am a confessed anglophile, what impressed me most about her […] Continue reading… from Keep Calm and Carry On
Given that we’re halfway through July and deeply entrenched in the summer, I thought it might be fun to share some fun facts about Living Abroad. A lot of us are suffering from long hot days, so we have some “cool” facts to share with you. Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center (IRC) is an invaluable […] Continue reading… from Fun Facts About Us
Did you know there are over 2+ million podcasts in the U.S.? The rise of podcasts stems mostly from their accessibility, availability, variety, and convenience. Not to mention that podcasts are free. Podcasts are something to enjoy while you’re doing something else that doesn’t require your full attention, and you might learn something, too. An […] Continue reading… from The Popularity of Podcasts
Certain components of Global Mobility expanded during the pandemic. Corporate housing has seen unprecedented growth during the last eighteen months, and there is no sign of stopping. Corporate apartments, whose original purpose was for business employees with work that took them out of town frequently, have come to provide shelter for a variety of renters. […] Continue reading… from Home Away From Home
Tapping At Xylophones… Tibia After X-ray… Tackling Autocratic Xenophobes… The subject of TAX can lead us to all sorts of acrobatic mental avoidance — these absurd acronyms, for example. But a general understanding of taxes is essential to living and working abroad. Or at least knowing where to go with your basic – and not […] Continue reading… from Don’t Tax Yourself on this Topic
When we talk about sustainability in the corporate world, we focus on a holistic approach. Everything is considered, from manufacturing to logistics to customer service. Going green results in many benefits, including cost savings. Some companies switch to energy-efficient lighting, or use solar and wind energy, and update to energy-efficient equipment that reduces monthly utility […] Continue reading… from What a Wonderful World it Would Be
This Girl is On Fire With Women’s History month concluding, it’s important to note that many global changes have affected women specifically over the past several years. The ongoing pandemic, economic challenges, and the current crisis in the Ukraine have influenced everyone, and some would argue that women have borne the brunt. Signs indicate that […] Continue reading… from This Girl is On Fire
