When you travel abroad, building trust and confidence with your international colleagues is key to success. That is why when you are on a business trip or a short-term assignment, it is imperative that you make a good first impression. Less time in a destination means that you will not have the luxury of trial […] Continue reading… from Ready, Set, Go…….with cultural knowledge
Have you ever missed a call or appointment because you miscalculated a time difference? Working across time zones is very common these days. It is easy to make a mistake that costs you an hour, and that’s all it takes to be a no-show for a virtual conference or demo. Not only is that embarrassing, […] Continue reading… from I need to be there when?
The Rock of Gibraltar is a unique territory featuring a diverse array of plants, animals, and natural formations. Located on the Iberian Peninsula, the limestone landmass was formed millions of years ago through a peculiar geological process. Can you guess how it was formed? A. Accumulation of marine organisms B. Volcanic activity C. Buildup […] Continue reading… from How was it formed?
Many of us like to believe that with a properly configured smartphone, the Internet is readily accessible from anywhere. Yet common scenarios such as poor weather, poor indoor sightlines, and system outages can mean that, on occasion, the online world is not at your fingertips. Here’s the good news: With a little planning ahead, Living […] Continue reading… from Can’t get online?
This statement about relocating families overseas is widely accepted: a happy family is one of the best predictors of a successful international assignment. The number one cause of assignment failure continues to be the family’s lack of adjustment to a new location. Fortunately, many organizations are mitigating this risk and protecting their investments by being […] Continue reading… from Flourishing Families are Fantastic!
When conducting business abroad, one of the first challenges that must be overcome is the language barrier. While English is quickly becoming the language of business worldwide, some regions remain much more linguistically diverse than others. Do you know which country holds the title of home to the largest number of languages? India Thailand […] Continue reading… from Which country has the largest number of languages?
More and more companies seeking mobile talent identify skills that many women employees offer, including the ability to adapt. As a result, the number of men accompanying women on international assignment is on the rise. Knowing how critical family adjustment is to a successful assignment, many companies offer spousal support as part of the relocation […] Continue reading… from When Men Are the Accompanying Partner
Global mobility can be an exhilarating experience. Unfortunately, it is not immune to challenges. For example, risks to safety come in many forms, in any place around the world. They range from health concerns to natural disasters, and everything in between. Preparedness for unlikely but possible hazardous situations can be the key to safety — and […] Continue reading… from Keeping your employees safe!
Living Abroad takes the stress out of your employee assignments and business travel by providing detailed solutions to obstacles and questions…even during the most complex relocations and business trips. This year Living Abroad is proud to celebrate our 30th year of providing detailed, relevant, easy-to-read information for globally mobile employees and their families! If you […] Continue reading… from We are devoted to your business success!
