As many countries’ populations age, an increasing number of adults find themselves caring for a parent. Medical advancements and attention to healthful living have led to longer life expectancy. Often this means senior citizens are enjoying an active, healthy lifestyle longer. But many seniors do depend on a family member for at least some support. […] Continue reading… from Relocating With (Or Without) A Senior Parent
Part one – The talent management side of Mobility “A small company like ours cannot afford the bells and whistles of global mobility. So much must be in place just for a few people…And then there is the cost! And it’s all so complicated…” This is what many small and mid-size companies with international […] Continue reading… from Global Mobility for Smaller Companies
It has been estimated that the U.S. presidential inauguration and related demonstrations will bring over 500,000 visitors to Washington, DC this coming Friday through Sunday. This will nearly double the city’s population during that time. Pre-planned events on this scale are not unusual in international cities. What can travelers and residents do to best ready […] Continue reading… from Inauguration Weekend
This past year we marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2011, or “9-11” as most Americans refer to it. It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years. You probably remember exactly where you were when you heard the news, even if you weren’t in the United States at the time. I […] Continue reading… from Analog Safety in a Digital World
It used to be that cross-cultural training in the business world often meant simply teaching international assignees about the business practices of another culture. Employees working with more than one culture were either business travelers or assignees. A German person heading to the United States would be coached in American management methods, or a Brazilian […] Continue reading… from Cultural Agility: The Next Step in Cross-Cultural Training
The beginning or end of a year is a time when you are sure to see lists such as the 10 most popular holiday gifts, the top 100 hits of the year, or the best New Year’s resolutions. Some of these lists give us a condensed timeline to reflect on the passing year, others bring […] Continue reading… from Top 10 Best Countries for Expats
Thanks to good weather and a slightly slower calendar, August is a month for moving in many parts of the world. Here are five reminders to keep in mind if you plan to find rental housing this month: Know that the market may be different at a distance. The Internet is a great way […] Continue reading… from August in a Month for Moving
“Alexa, please ask Siri, Cortana, and Google to help me set up a new home.”Are you one of the many people who use a digital personal assistant? IT research and advisory firm Gartner, Inc. predicts that by 2019 at least one quarter of those living in developed countries will use a digital assistant to manage […] Continue reading… from The Year of Digital Assistants
Vision 2020. What pops to mind when you see that phrase? Would your first thought be something to do with eye testing? Or perhaps Tokyo’s plan for hosting the next summer Olympics? What if I told you that “Vision 2020” is long-term government initiative to develop Rwanda into a middle-income, knowledge-based economy by the year […] Continue reading… from How Good Is Your Global Eyesight?
