The end of the year can be a joyful time, full of reunions and tradition. For expatriates, however, it can bring up a mixture of emotions: excitement at seeing new customs, loneliness at not being with family, and even confusion as schedules change from what they are used to. Combined with long hours of darkness […] Continue reading… from Mental Health and the Holidays
Traveling is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in different cultures and learn about the world. That’s one of things I like the best about it. In many ways, traveling is not at all like relocating abroad, but there are some common aspects that we can tap into to gain a deeper understanding about the […] Continue reading… from The World is Your Oyster
For 30 years I was lucky to live in a neighborhood where I walked nearly everywhere. Our library, pharmacy, and choice of three grocery stores were all within a few blocks of home. Just over a mile away was a harbor and town park where we regularly enjoyed community events. Retail stores, restaurants, coffee shops […] Continue reading… from These boots were made for walking
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Nowadays information is everywhere, and with more and more people using AI, it can be hard to tell whether or not information has been properly vetted. While AI stands for “artificial intelligence,” AI doesn’t make decisions on its own. Instead, it’s closer to a very advanced word prediction software, making associations from common data patterns […] Continue reading… from Data Accuracy in an AI World
Having just return from the WERC Global Workforce Symposium and the Forum for Expatriate Management EMEA Summit, employee experience and AI were hot topics. Currently companies are seeing a rise in non-traditional mobility, defined as international remote work and short-term business travel. The integration of technology plays a major role in shaping the employee, including […] Continue reading… from Is this Revolutionizing the Employee Experience?
Global travelers must contend with the differences – and sometimes limitations – of a foreign healthcare system. But what if you had a tool that makes it easier? Telehealth is an option in an increasing number of locations. Due partly to the global COVID-19 pandemic, phone and video consultations have become logical replacements for in-person […] Continue reading… from Hello? Is the doctor there?
While the numbers for many types of crime are falling, one sector that is seeing an increase includes identity theft and identity fraud. Being globally mobile means carrying a large amount of sensitive documentation and information across border (and leaving other documents behind), increasing the risk of identity theft. There are, however, ways to protect […] Continue reading… from Protecting Your Identity
It’s conference season in the global mobility industry and anticipation is building for the biggest symposium to be held in Boston next week, hosted by Worldwide ERC. Living Abroad is thrilled to be part of this event, and we eagerly anticipate the prospect of meeting many of you there! What I enjoy most about the […] Continue reading… from The Significance of Face-to-Face
