While international relocations were slow and steady in 2021, a recent survey suggests that by February of 2022, we should begin to see an uptick in global relocations. Based on employee feedback, this is due to pent up demand. Motivation for moving to a new country remains largely driven by work and job opportunities. Top […] Continue reading… from Why 2022 looks promising
Click here for the answer! On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday filled with laughter, love, and gratitude! […] Continue reading… from A tricky situation in Thailand
Country borders are opening around the globe, and the U.S. borders opened just a couple of days ago (hooray!). As you may have seen in the news, travelers from all over the world are heading to the U.S. This is great news for the relocation industry and for international business travel. There has also been a […] Continue reading… from We’re traveling again!
The skills that make us successful in our jobs have changed due to continued remote work. And remote working – in some form — is not going anyway any time soon. A KPMG survey found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job opportunity if it did not include flexible working option. So […] Continue reading… from You’ve got skills
Do you feel like the world is in flux? Between the pandemic, social injustice, global human rights, and environmental and climate-related issues, we all have much to consider. In pre-pandemic offices, seeing a colleague face to face and noting their body language would tell us a lot about how they were feeling. Working remotely, we all […] Continue reading… from Why EQ is so important today
Quickly becoming one of the most popular relocation policies, the lump sum option is a one-time, fixed payment provided by the employer to an employee to cover all relocation costs. While these programs became popular with U.S. domestic relocations over the past decade, companies are increasingly using lump sums for international relocations, which can be […] Continue reading… from The Popularity of Lump Sums
The importance of sustainability Today’s business world demands social, environmental, economic sustainability. These three are often call the main pillars of sustainability, corresponding to people, planet, and profits. Business leaders realize that creating long-term value will foster company longevity. There are many benefits to being a sustainable company: adding brand value, attracting new talent, creating new opportunities, increasing […] Continue reading… from The 3 Pillars
Here at Living Abroad, we’re excited to announce that we became certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) earlier this year. WBENC’s mission is to fuel economic growth globally by identifying, certifying, and facilitating the development of women-owned businesses. A business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women and undergoes a rigorous certification process. Here are five reasons why […] Continue reading… from Top 5 Advantages of Working with a Certified Woman-owned Business
Discussion is popping up everywhere about employees returning to the office. An interesting poll by the Best Practice Institute was cited on a recent Love + Relo show: “Some 83 percent of CEOs want employees back full-time, while only 10 percent of workers want back in.” Many employees believe that most jobs can be done […] Continue reading… from Home or Office? Or Both?
