We are all familiar with common business practices in our home countries, but less accustomed to the way things are done abroad. It’s important for your globally mobile employees to remember that, when traveling abroad for business, they are representing your department, your company, and your country. With so much on the line, every international business […] Continue reading… from Your best foot forward!
Somewhere on your international move to-do list is something that is very mundane while you’re at home: driving. Those of us who commute every day — or at least drive for errands and trips – often do so on auto-pilot. We drive to familiar places without much thought. But what if you need a car […] Continue reading… from Life in the fast lane…
In many areas of the world, tipping is an essential part of paying the bill at a restaurant or pub. Servers in countries such as Canada, the Caribbean, and Morocco generally expect customers to add a gratuity of 10 to 20 percent to their bill, and not tipping in these regions would be considered rude. […] Continue reading… from How do you know when to tip?
You know that Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center provides reports for destinations around the world. But did you know that the IRC also offers in-depth coverage of these 46 metropolitan areas in the United States? We are proud to announce the addition of two new U.S. cities: Portland, Oregon and Honolulu, Hawaii. Portland Portland is […] Continue reading… from Do you move employees in and around the U.S.? We can help!
An American recently returned from a business trip to Mexico and reported to his colleagues: “The entire trip was fraught with miscommunications about meetings, deadlines, and even social activities. Start times were clearly stated in advance, but no one ever arrived on time! I wasted so much time having to repeat information for latecomers. Lack […] Continue reading… from On Time: According to Which Culture?
In many cultures, December and January mark a period in which people choose and make resolutions geared toward self-improvement. Here are three resolutions that globally mobile people and their families can make at any time of the year. Identify what has changed, other than location. During the excitement and stress of an international assignment, […] Continue reading… from Globally-minded resolutions
Your coziest robe. A cup of hot tea. A warm bath. These sound like the makings of a relaxing day… But they can also be what you turn to when you have the flu. This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a vigorous one, and no one wants to get sick while traveling […] Continue reading… from Your Best Shot at Good Health
From fireworks to singing and dancing, from elaborate parties to feasts, cultures around the world celebrate the end of one year and the start of another in countless, unique ways. Denmark, for example, has a singular New Year’s Eve tradition that surprises and delights unprepared visitors from abroad. Can you guess how the people […] Continue reading… from How do you ring in the new year?
As I write this on December 1, 2017, I’m marking my 20 years in this industry, with this company – or some form of it, as there have been acquisitions and changes of ownership over the years. It feels like a significant milestone and, once I had my 20-oz cup of coffee, it got me […] Continue reading… from A Venti for my Twenty
