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 […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Train-scarf.jpg144626Erin Fitzgeraldhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgErin Fitzgerald2019-12-27 17:25:472019-12-27 17:25:47Does the train always run on time?
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:
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mosque.jpg415843Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgMichael Cadden2019-11-08 01:57:222019-11-08 02:01:03What public activity is commonly accepted?
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 […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Man-speaking-at-conference.jpg483724Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgCathy Heyne2019-11-08 01:49:482019-11-08 01:49:48How to get the most out of a conference
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!
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Japanese-Child.jpg483724Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgCathy Heyne2019-10-01 02:50:552020-06-15 12:42:31What just passed in Japan?
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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Many cultures celebrate a new year at different times, and in different ways. But for many families throughout the globe, there is also another sort of new year to observe — the school year! No matter what month your school year begins, here are some New Year resolutions to consider: Update the information kept on […]
Having just returned from attending the GBTA conference in Chicago, I was most impressed with one of the speakers, Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Boeing. Boeing’s the 5th largest defense contractor in the world and designs, builds, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellite communications, and missiles on a global scale. Last year there […]
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When we wrote about telecommuting a few years ago, a study by Ipsos had produced the figure that one in five employees around the globe works remotely on a frequent basis. More recent results by Swiss-based workspace company IWG determined that 50% of the 15,000 global professionals they surveyed work remotely at least 2.5 days each week. […]
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Which country’s regulations are particularly onerous when it comes to traveling with prescription and non-prescription drugs? a. Canada b. The Netherlands c. Japan d. Indonesia Click here for the answer!
Business travel is an important means for companies to expand their businesses, build relationships, and grow brand awareness around the world. Statistics show that face-to face meetings are 34 times more powerful than remote, text-based conversations, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. The GBTA convention in Chicago next week is the perfect opportunity for some face […]
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Strong earthquakes near Ridgecrest, CA, USA and near Athens, Greece earlier this month fortunately did not result in fatalities. However, they do serve as an important reminder of the necessity of emergency preparedness in any location, as well as regular reviews of plans that are in place. Do you need to prepare for the unexpected? […]
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In Finland, summer solstice celebrations are important to Finns and are celebrated with midsummer festivals. The Finnish flag is flown everywhere with silver birch and ______ serving as decorations. a. Roses b. Lily-of-the-valley c. Lilacs d. Dahlias Answer: C – Lilacs The Finnish flag, silver birch and lilacs all serve as decorations during the summer […]
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‘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 […]
New (School) Year Resolutions
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldMany cultures celebrate a new year at different times, and in different ways. But for many families throughout the globe, there is also another sort of new year to observe — the school year! No matter what month your school year begins, here are some New Year resolutions to consider: Update the information kept on […]
What’s Boeing doing about it?
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneHaving just returned from attending the GBTA conference in Chicago, I was most impressed with one of the speakers, Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of Boeing. Boeing’s the 5th largest defense contractor in the world and designs, builds, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellite communications, and missiles on a global scale. Last year there […]
Do you have employees working remotely?
/in Articles /by Ellen HarrisWhen we wrote about telecommuting a few years ago, a study by Ipsos had produced the figure that one in five employees around the globe works remotely on a frequent basis. More recent results by Swiss-based workspace company IWG determined that 50% of the 15,000 global professionals they surveyed work remotely at least 2.5 days each week. […]
Are their legal drugs illegal?
/in Articles /by Michael CaddenWhich country’s regulations are particularly onerous when it comes to traveling with prescription and non-prescription drugs? a. Canada b. The Netherlands c. Japan d. Indonesia Click here for the answer!
34 Times More Powerful
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneBusiness travel is an important means for companies to expand their businesses, build relationships, and grow brand awareness around the world. Statistics show that face-to face meetings are 34 times more powerful than remote, text-based conversations, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. The GBTA convention in Chicago next week is the perfect opportunity for some face […]
Are you prepared? Five Posts on Preparedness
/in Articles /by Erin FitzgeraldStrong earthquakes near Ridgecrest, CA, USA and near Athens, Greece earlier this month fortunately did not result in fatalities. However, they do serve as an important reminder of the necessity of emergency preparedness in any location, as well as regular reviews of plans that are in place. Do you need to prepare for the unexpected? […]
How is the summer solstice celebrated in Finland?
/in Articles /by Cathy HeyneIn Finland, summer solstice celebrations are important to Finns and are celebrated with midsummer festivals. The Finnish flag is flown everywhere with silver birch and ______ serving as decorations. a. Roses b. Lily-of-the-valley c. Lilacs d. Dahlias Answer: C – Lilacs The Finnish flag, silver birch and lilacs all serve as decorations during the summer […]