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These days, many of us would benefit from a good, therapeutic scream!  Fortunately, the country of Iceland has stepped up to the task. Since travel remains limited throughout the globe, the website Looks Like You Need Iceland invites visitors to “let it out” virtually. Read through the tips for scream preparation, offered by Icelandic therapist […]

Have you or someone you know been separated from an elderly loved one during the pandemic? Maybe your situation is as simple as not being able to visit a parent or grandparent because of their age or risk factors, or because you live in a hot spot and can’t risk traveling to them. Perhaps an […]

Due to COVID-19, the Fifth Pillar of Islam will be limited to a very small group of followers this year. The Hajj is a week-long pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It takes place during the month of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar — beginning on July 28th, in […]

When those of us in Global Mobility talk about “talent,” we normally mean a person with skills, aptitude, and experience particularly suited to a job or project. But during the pandemic, we’ve discovered new ways to appreciate a different kind of talent. With performing arts venues closed, musicians, dancers, actors, and comedians have made their […]

In what feel like new and overwhelming times, it can be helpful to look at the familiar. Here are five articles from the Living Abroad blog that are as useful now as they were on their dates of publication, before the pandemic: What You Should Know: Emergency Readiness offers a checklist of things you can […]

How many of you took part in ERC’s “Road to Recovery” virtual conference last week? The sessions I attended were very informative, packed with data, ideas, and resources. Despite being unable to meet in person, session benefits were more than the sum of their parts this time. As we all work in varying degrees of […]

Since much of the world’s interaction has moved online for practical purposes, it’s not surprising that business communication application use has surged. Among others, Skype, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and especially Zoom have all seen an exponential rise in downloads and usage over the last few weeks. The growth in teleconferencing and other types of […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many firms and organizations to ‘go virtual’ for those whose jobs allow this. It has also created awkward situations for assignees and their sponsoring companies when borders are closed and “shelter in place” orders are given. Our current environment, combined with advanced communication technologies, will have an impact on jobs. […]

I bet we’re all tired of the depressing news reports all day long.  As the news is currently reported, it’s easy to feel that 90 percent of the world is a disaster and reporters are working to prove this.  We usually don’t hear about the millions of successes, only the one failure a million times.  Our mental […]

When visiting a Peruvian family, it is customary to bring a gift for the host. While some will bring liquor or chocolate, others choose to send flowers. What kind of flowers should be brought? A.  Lilies B.  Roses C.  Carnations D.  Tulips   Click here for the answer!