How do you prepare for business travel? There’s a lot to juggle when you relocate – even temporarily – for meetings, projects, or a short-term assignment. Competency relies on subject matter expertise, business acumen, and softer personal skills. Compact business travel schedules typically require you to engage immediately and manage your time extremely well. Maintaining […] Continue reading… from Bring Your Best Self On A Business Trip
We never know when disaster will strike, something I learned personally in the past month with Hurricane Helene. As a longtime western North Carolina mountain resident, we are used to being the place people evacuate to, not somewhere that needs to be evacuated from. We had no power, water, or communication for five days, and […] Continue reading… from Compounded Disasters
Imagine this: Your assignee is newly arrived in their new host country, holding a guidebook in one hand and a translation app in the other, trying to figure out if they just ordered lunch or signed up for a yoga class. The kids are asking about school, their partner is frantically searching for the nearest […] Continue reading… from Picture the Possibilities
Now that it is officially autumn, for those of us here in New England that means cool, crisp weather, leaves turning beautiful colors, apple cider, pumpkins on porches, and lots of local fairs and fall festivals. Around the world, fall festivals take place in many different countries. Here are a few: Day of the Dead […] Continue reading… from Falling for Autumn Festivals 🍁
An international relocation is one the most overwhelming and stressful events an employee can face. Even when the transfer is wanted, excitement can soon turn to anxiety as dozens of questions come up. The hazy dream of life abroad snaps into focus with practicalities as assignees wonder how they will find apartments, what schools will […] Continue reading… from Announcing Your One-Stop Shop for Relocation Advice
This week marks an exciting milestone for us—we’re releasing our 200th Moose cartoon dedicated to the global mobility industry! It all began in 2020 when Michael Cadden, VP – International Operations at Living Abroad, started creating the Moose cartoons from his home office. It’s been a fantastic journey filled with humor, insights, and reflections on the […] Continue reading… from Celebrating Our 200th Moose Cartoon: A Journey Through Global Mobility!
School is back in session in most communities, and for parents of special needs children that means a new year of figuring out what the best possible education looks like. In the U.S. alone, 7.5 million children between the ages of three and 21 receive special educational and/or support services*. That’s about 15% of the […] Continue reading… from Schooled in special needs education
One of the most difficult decisions when moving to a new country is what home furnishings to bring (or to bring any at all). Furniture is a large expense and hassle regardless of whether assignees ship their own or purchase new items locally. A few key factors can affect the decision: Climate Humidity, sun, and […] Continue reading… from Making a House a Home
The Olympics are more than a sporting event. It is a celebration of perseverance, adaptability, and cultural exchange, which are also crucial for employees relocating abroad. By noting Olympic lessons, companies can better support their employees for successful transitions to new countries. Understanding Cultural Diversity The Olympics brings together athletes from all over the world, […] Continue reading… from Going for Gold: Olympic Strategies for Global Mobility
