Author: Ellen Harris

The health landscape is shifting as communities deal with a rising number of families opting out of vaccines for their children. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies “vaccination hesitancy” as one of the 10 threats to global health in 2019. What does this mean for a globally mobile workforce? It means that transferees need to […] Continue reading… from Changes in the vaccination landscape: How should transferees adjust?

When you hit the road or take to the skies for a business trip abroad, you’ve got a lot on your mind. Even before you leave home, you need to plan the logistics of travel and assemble documents required for entry. While the business purpose of your visit dominates your focus, you’re also aware that […] Continue reading… from Business traveler, we’ve got your back!

Last week’s devastating fire in the Notre Dame Cathedral had onlookers struggling to comprehend the damage. Losing an irreplaceable piece of history prompted immediate, generous support toward rebuilding. But for those who never got a chance to lay eyes on the original 12th Century Paris masterpiece, that opportunity is now forever lost. The world is […] Continue reading… from What are you waiting for?

What do two million children in the United States, 60,000 in Canada, 48,000 in the United Kingdom, and 30,000 in Australia all have in common? They are all homeschooled. Roughly four percent of students around the world are homeschooled. Families choosing to educate their children at home are growing. The number of homeschooled children in […] Continue reading… from Is Homeschooling for You?

When relocating abroad, there’s much that changes in your work and home life. Anticipating, learning, preparing, accomplishing, adjusting, and assimilating are some of the positive action stages of a move. Each of these stages – which often overlap – require energy and focus. These phases can also involve anxiety, resistance, trepidation, isolation, frustration, and stress […] Continue reading… from Staying Strong Abroad

Nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to shop online in 2018 * Approaching the holidays, we all tend to accelerate this practice. And if you have recently relocated, online shopping can be a comfort and a time saver. In many cases, you can get the same gifts you would have purchased in your native country, […] Continue reading… from Be Safe Out There!

As we prepare for our son’s wedding next month, I was comparing notes recently with a Chicago friend whose son is also getting married. In Mexico. Janet has been getting to know her future daughter-in-law’s family, though they speak different languages and live thousands of miles apart, while she learns about wedding preparations in a […] Continue reading… from When the Wedding Aisle Includes a Country Border

When was the last time you had to think about where to buy a newspaper? Or whether your kids can find something to read over school vacation? Or how to view a movie you’ve been wanting to see? Expats and business travelers may face these questions when they land in a new country, but technology […] Continue reading… from Digital Content at your Fingertips

Whether you’re relocating your family a world away or taking a two-week business trip, wouldn’t you like to make your travel as simple as possible? Here are some ways a subscription to the International Relocation Center (IRC) can help you do just that: For those facing a full relocation, use the Move Planner. This tool shows […] Continue reading… from Simplifying International Travel