Families that relocate around the world open their children up to many new wonders: foreign cultures, new foods, different languages and personal interactions, distinct clothes, unique toys and games, sometimes a drastically different climate to what they knew at home. Amid all that growth and acclimation, sometimes kids just want to be kids. When summer […] Continue reading… from Beat the Heat: Kids’ Summer Fun
June is known for many things, including Pride, the equinox, and, at least in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere, weddings. June gets its name from Juno, Roman goddess of marriage. In France, the summer season is for weddings, with 15% of all weddings taking place in June. According to Bridal Times, June1 is the […] Continue reading… from Here Comes the June Bride
Your Next Competitive Edge or Your Biggest Headache? “Work from anywhere” has become the new signing bonus, with recent surveys and the FlexJobs Remote Work Economy Index showing that flexibility ranks as one of the highest priorities for younger workers. However for global mobility managers, digital nomad policies present a complex situation by offering competitive recruitment advantages while […] Continue reading… from Got Digital Nomads?
People moving to the United States are entering a shifting landscape of laws, policy, and federal funding. Companies are rolling back DEI initiatives in keeping with President Trump’s executive orders, which can affect hiring practices, company roles, and supplier choice. For individuals, there is uncertainty about whether to expect respectful discourse, and heightened awareness of […] Continue reading… from Guidance During Uncertain Times
And how to make it happen for you! The following article is a guest post by our friends at BiCortex Languages and BiCortex Translations. There are many reasons people relocate, from being transferred for work to a self-directed move to be closer to family, experience language immersion, or even just to have a new adventure. […] Continue reading… from From Expat to Local: Real Stories of Cultural Integration
Food is one of the greatest pleasures of life, and finding new and exciting dishes can be one of the best parts of an assignment. For those with dietary restrictions – religious or otherwise – or allergies, excitement can be clouded over whether local food is appropriate or safe. If there is a language barrier, […] Continue reading… from Food That Fits Your Lifestyle
Reflections from EuRA and FEM Americas Summit I’ve just returned from the EuRA Conference and FEM Americas Summit, where navigating global uncertainty emerged as a central theme. At each event, critical attention was given to the dual challenges of supporting both mobility professionals and the assignees they serve. EuRA: Focus on Mobility Professionals EuRA’s rebranding […] Continue reading… from Finding Clarity in Chaos:
The world is full of unique places that have the distinction of being the ‘first,’ ‘best,’ ‘most,’ or some other superlative. Newcomers are intrigued by labels that distinguish their host country from other locations, and that often say something about the culture as well. Let’s look at a few: First country to grant women the […] Continue reading… from And the winner is…
A few decades ago business was nearly always done in a haze of smoke, with 65% of businessmen smoking through the 1960s, and almost no regulations limiting where cigarettes could be lit. Nowadays, car cigarette lighters have been replaced by USB ports and smoking on airplanes is long in the past. You may even live […] Continue reading… from Up in Smoke
