When the unexpected happens at home, it is unsettling. When it happens in a foreign country, it can be confusing and frightening. International assignees and business travelers have seen an increasing need for emergency preparedness in recent years. Hazards range from natural disasters to political instability to random acts of public violence. While it is […] Continue reading… from What You Should Know Emergency Readiness
Safety, childcare, education, and spousal employment are all top-level concerns for relocating families, but it is also important to keep in mind the host of considerations that come along with relocating pets. These furry, scaly, or feathered family members often face their own set of immigration requirements, which can vary widely from country to country. […] Continue reading… from Woof…Meow…How to have a happy traveling pet!
Happy Pride Month! Its origins in the month of June can be traced back to Christopher Street Liberation Day, a June 28, 1970 march that commemorated the first anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City. Almost fifty years later, parades, festivals, and other events are held around the world in June to […] Continue reading… from Pride Month
If your company has frequent global business travelers—or if you travel frequently yourself—you will want to make sure your phone can support you while you travel. Great travel apps can make all the difference. Here are a few of the best. Concur The Concur mobile travel and expense app offers a variety of business intelligence, travel, expense and […] Continue reading… from Ways to keep your business travelers on track!
There are nearly 50 landlocked countries around the world. Which place listed below is surrounded by the most countries? A) Botswana B) Ethiopia C) Austria D) Niger E) Hungary Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from Which country is the most landlocked?
It is our pleasure to introduce our newest International Relocation Center destination: Guyana! Guyana is the fourth-smallest country on the South American mainland, and it is characterized by pristine rainforests, exotic wildlife, and a rich blend of Caribbean and South American culture. It is a melting pot of diverse cultures, and one can spot influences […] Continue reading… from Announcing our 198th destination – Guyana!
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 […] Continue reading… from Library resources from anywhere in the world!
If you’re like most companies, you have many more global business travelers than assignees. Assignees are supported in so many ways, but are your global business travelers? Many proactive measures are offered in order to mitigate risks to employees, such as traveler tracking or emergency response. However, the soft issues are often ignored, like maintaining […] Continue reading… from Business Traveler + Cultural Competence = Win Win
Scandinavians enjoy some of the best gender equality in the world. The World Economic Forum’s 2017 Gender Gap Index lists Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden in first, second, third, and fifth spots, with Rwanda taking fourth. Health, education, economics, and politics in 144 countries were measured in this report, with an overall finding that the […] Continue reading… from Gender Equality in Business
