Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate Earth Day. It’s a great time to reflect on the importance of sustainability in our global mobility practices. Living Abroad has taken a few steps towards becoming more sustainable, as well as providing sustainability information in our destination reports. We recently achieved Bronze Medal status from […] Continue reading… from “The earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry
Who remembers, about six years ago, when advice started to emerge for parents after the Brexit vote? Families in the UK, or contemplating a move there, were warned of Brexit’s likely effects on international school enrollment. Britain’s schools would surely see a shift in European student enrollment, as work and immigration regulations changed for their […] Continue reading… from International Schools in Post-Brexit Europe
What do you do if you are an assignee in Paris, and your child comes home telling you about having a paper fish stuck to them at lunch? Or if you are new to the U.S., and suddenly see the news that you can legally print your own money? If something seems strange, check the […] Continue reading… from Fool me once…
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Conference in Nashville, TN, where “Momentum” was the theme. With over 4000 attendees, it was the largest conference I’ve been to in quite some time, and the largest to date sponsored by WBENC. Since this was my first time, I […] Continue reading… from Momentum in Music City
Just how many globally mobile employees are female is open to question. What isgenerally acknowledged, however, is how effective women are on international assignments. Diverse cultures and norms require preparation and awareness. Security issues vary around the world, but general safety precautions and local knowledge are useful wherever you are. Here are a few tips […] Continue reading… from Businesswomen on the Move
One of the benefits of being a global assignee and not just a tourist is the time to discover attractions not always on the tourist’s itinerary. Most people will visit the Louvre or the Met on their trips to Paris or New York, but how many will get to Germany’s Museum of Bread, or the […] Continue reading… from The museum of…what?
Moving abroad can be an exciting adventure for any employee, but it can also be a stressful and challenging experience, particularly when it comes to mental health and safety. Here are some tips to support an assignee’s mental health and safety when moving abroad: Research the destination: Before moving, it’s essential to research the host […] Continue reading… from Supporting Mental Health and Safety Abroad
Good Writing for Everyone How many times do you communicate every day? In texts, emails, documents, messaging apps, form fields, agendas, RFPs, meeting notes, and even entering data — we all share ideas, issue instructions, deliver updates, and develop strategies in writing. The words we choose inform our colleagues and advance our work. This sounds […] Continue reading… from Why Clarity is the Key to Success
