In Portugal, exchanging gifts is not expected when doing business, but small social gifts are more common. When invited to a Portuguese home, bringing red carnations should be avoided as they are a symbol of ________. Revolution Bad faith Courage Illness Click here for the answer!
While bushfires are a regular springtime occurrence in Australia, record-breaking hot and dry meteorological patterns are among the factors contributing to their current unprecedented scale and intensity. To date, at least 27 people and an estimated 1.25 billion animals have died due to this season’s bushfires, and over 72300 sq km/18 million acres of land have been […]
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While medical issues are stressful in any location, they can be especially daunting in a new and unfamiliar environment. Here are some ways you and your family can reduce the risk of health issues while abroad, even before you depart for assignment: Research and schedule Are there any regional outbreaks, diseases, or health hazards […]
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It’s the beginning of 2020 and time for another year of corporate travel, which is crucial for any business. Customer meetings still top the list as the reason for business travel, with average travel plans ranging from once or twice a month to once every two months. Business travel supports business goals, skills development, recruitment and initiatives […]
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Another leap year is upon us. And while none of us was around back in Julius Caesar’s day, most people know that calendars back then had fewer days per year, which threw off the seasons over time. The 46 B.C. Julian calendar reformed the previous Roman one, bringing the number of days to 365 and […]
Planning to step off your next flight and into a van or a sedan? You might want to plan ahead. The end of 2019 will also bring the end of a business long familiar to many air travelers. Last week, the airport shuttle service SuperShuttle announced that it will close worldwide after December 31. (Customers […]
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If expats don’t travel back to their home countries, how do they make the best of the holiday season away from home? Their adopted countries’ holiday traditions may be very different from those back home. Many expats bring their own personal and cultural traditions with them, and even incorporate some new traditions from their host country. […]
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Now that it’s December, many of us are counting the days until Christmas and Hanukkah, making lists and shopping for presents. For those who live abroad, being far from family means the added time and cost of shipping gifts. This year both holidays fall in the same week; Hanukkah is celebrated from December 22 to 30. Shoppers […]
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It is sometimes said that in Germany, the trains always run on time. But when trains did not run on time in Germany last year, a local commuter spotted opportunities for stress management, creativity, and generosity. Claudia Weber travels daily from her home in Moosburg to her job as a travel agency clerk in Munich […]
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In 2005 on Inauguration Day, President George W. Bush raised his fist with the index and little finger extended to bring on the cheers. This was the time-honored “Hook ’em Horns” hand signal and slogan of The University of Texas at Austin. Newspapers around the world were aghast at this gesture. In Italy, it was […]
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Are you one of those people who leaves the house with only a smartphone, your driver’s license and a credit card tucked into the attached wallet? A growing number of people travel this light, keeping everything they need on an app and being connected to everyone they care about via call or text. When it […]
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In most Muslim countries what following public activity is commonly accepted: Showing the soles of your feet when seated Holding hands with an opposite sex person Holding hands with a same-sex person Touching a close friend with your left hand. The answer:
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It used to be that the only way to take advantage of a public library was to visit a local building. Now, it’s possible to use many library services from anywhere in the world, sometimes without ever having visited in person at all. Many libraries make eBooks, audiobooks, and videos readily available to their users […]
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Some of you will be attending the biggest global mobility industry event this week in Boston: ERC’s Global Workforce Symposium. Professional conferences are excellent places to connect names with faces, discover new industry trends, and network with others in your industry. It helps to have a plan before you go. Here are some tips to […]
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When it comes to traveling internationally – whether it’s to relocate for a year’s work or to stay for a few weeks on business – there are many aspects that call for precise actions on your part. Professional guidance is critical in areas that are complex and subject to change, those that pose high risk, […]
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Think about the last time you were in a place that was familiar…yet unfamiliar. For me, it was yesterday. Because of some construction, my drive home took me on a different route through town — past a large grocery store I’d never been to. I needed to find something for my family’s dinner, and restock […]
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In Japan there are many different festivals and celebrations throughout each year. Aside from Respect for the Aged Day, what else is celebrated in September? Vernal Equinox Children’s Day Culture Day Autumnal Equinox Click here for the answer!
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Coaching is something we hear a lot about and which can have tremendous value for individuals, whether it’s used for career development or as support in a stressful or new situation, such as helping to acclimate someone to a new environment. Being an international assignee is a 24/7 job. Expats don’t know what to expect and […]
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Last weekend I attended a wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. I had never heard of the museum, but now know that it has the world’s largest collection of art by women. Founded in 1987, the NMWA houses 5000 objects, hosts 10 annual exhibits, and runs public programs […]
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This coming Friday is Bring Your Manners to Work Day! The Protocol School of Washington created this day, observed on the first Friday of September each year, as a reminder to treat others with courtesy and respect in the workplace. Good business etiquette comes from having empathy for others. Organizations that build a culture of […]
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When in Portugal…
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIn Portugal, exchanging gifts is not expected when doing business, but small social gifts are more common. When invited to a Portuguese home, bringing red carnations should be avoided as they are a symbol of ________. Revolution Bad faith Courage Illness Click here for the answer!
The Australian bushfires: Five facts, and ten ways to help
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldWhile bushfires are a regular springtime occurrence in Australia, record-breaking hot and dry meteorological patterns are among the factors contributing to their current unprecedented scale and intensity. To date, at least 27 people and an estimated 1.25 billion animals have died due to this season’s bushfires, and over 72300 sq km/18 million acres of land have been […]
Plan ahead for health
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldWhile medical issues are stressful in any location, they can be especially daunting in a new and unfamiliar environment. Here are some ways you and your family can reduce the risk of health issues while abroad, even before you depart for assignment: Research and schedule Are there any regional outbreaks, diseases, or health hazards […]
A new decade for business travel
/in Articles, Home Page News Message, News /by Cathy HeyneIt’s the beginning of 2020 and time for another year of corporate travel, which is crucial for any business. Customer meetings still top the list as the reason for business travel, with average travel plans ranging from once or twice a month to once every two months. Business travel supports business goals, skills development, recruitment and initiatives […]
Leaping into 2020
/in Articles, Home Page News Message, News /by Ellen HarrisAnother leap year is upon us. And while none of us was around back in Julius Caesar’s day, most people know that calendars back then had fewer days per year, which threw off the seasons over time. The 46 B.C. Julian calendar reformed the previous Roman one, bringing the number of days to 365 and […]
Don’t get stuck this holiday season!
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldPlanning to step off your next flight and into a van or a sedan? You might want to plan ahead. The end of 2019 will also bring the end of a business long familiar to many air travelers. Last week, the airport shuttle service SuperShuttle announced that it will close worldwide after December 31. (Customers […]
How do expats celebrate the holidays?
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIf expats don’t travel back to their home countries, how do they make the best of the holiday season away from home? Their adopted countries’ holiday traditions may be very different from those back home. Many expats bring their own personal and cultural traditions with them, and even incorporate some new traditions from their host country. […]
‘Tis the Season for Shop & Ship
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisNow that it’s December, many of us are counting the days until Christmas and Hanukkah, making lists and shopping for presents. For those who live abroad, being far from family means the added time and cost of shipping gifts. This year both holidays fall in the same week; Hanukkah is celebrated from December 22 to 30. Shoppers […]
Does the train always run on time?
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldIt is sometimes said that in Germany, the trains always run on time. But when trains did not run on time in Germany last year, a local commuter spotted opportunities for stress management, creativity, and generosity. Claudia Weber travels daily from her home in Moosburg to her job as a travel agency clerk in Munich […]
Whoops or how to avoid it
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIn 2005 on Inauguration Day, President George W. Bush raised his fist with the index and little finger extended to bring on the cheers. This was the time-honored “Hook ’em Horns” hand signal and slogan of The University of Texas at Austin. Newspapers around the world were aghast at this gesture. In Italy, it was […]
Leave your cash at home, but don’t forget your phone
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News /by Ellen HarrisAre you one of those people who leaves the house with only a smartphone, your driver’s license and a credit card tucked into the attached wallet? A growing number of people travel this light, keeping everything they need on an app and being connected to everyone they care about via call or text. When it […]
What public activity is commonly accepted?
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News /by Michael CaddenIn most Muslim countries what following public activity is commonly accepted: Showing the soles of your feet when seated Holding hands with an opposite sex person Holding hands with a same-sex person Touching a close friend with your left hand. The answer:
Library resources at your fingertips
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News /by Erin FitzgeraldIt used to be that the only way to take advantage of a public library was to visit a local building. Now, it’s possible to use many library services from anywhere in the world, sometimes without ever having visited in person at all. Many libraries make eBooks, audiobooks, and videos readily available to their users […]
How to get the most out of a conference
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News, Uncategorized /by Cathy HeyneSome of you will be attending the biggest global mobility industry event this week in Boston: ERC’s Global Workforce Symposium. Professional conferences are excellent places to connect names with faces, discover new industry trends, and network with others in your industry. It helps to have a plan before you go. Here are some tips to […]
Relying on an expert
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News, Uncategorized /by Ellen HarrisWhen it comes to traveling internationally – whether it’s to relocate for a year’s work or to stay for a few weeks on business – there are many aspects that call for precise actions on your part. Professional guidance is critical in areas that are complex and subject to change, those that pose high risk, […]
How to find the familiar
/in Articles, Global Business Education Channel, News, Uncategorized /by Erin FitzgeraldThink about the last time you were in a place that was familiar…yet unfamiliar. For me, it was yesterday. Because of some construction, my drive home took me on a different route through town — past a large grocery store I’d never been to. I needed to find something for my family’s dinner, and restock […]
What just passed in Japan?
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIn Japan there are many different festivals and celebrations throughout each year. Aside from Respect for the Aged Day, what else is celebrated in September? Vernal Equinox Children’s Day Culture Day Autumnal Equinox Click here for the answer!
Coaching is not only for kids
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneCoaching is something we hear a lot about and which can have tremendous value for individuals, whether it’s used for career development or as support in a stressful or new situation, such as helping to acclimate someone to a new environment. Being an international assignee is a 24/7 job. Expats don’t know what to expect and […]
The Art of Traveling
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisLast weekend I attended a wedding reception at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. I had never heard of the museum, but now know that it has the world’s largest collection of art by women. Founded in 1987, the NMWA houses 5000 objects, hosts 10 annual exhibits, and runs public programs […]
Bring Your Manners to Work Day
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneThis coming Friday is Bring Your Manners to Work Day! The Protocol School of Washington created this day, observed on the first Friday of September each year, as a reminder to treat others with courtesy and respect in the workplace. Good business etiquette comes from having empathy for others. Organizations that build a culture of […]