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
When you consider relocating families, the most challenging age group could be teenagers. Teens are in the midst of a period of development that is tricky to navigate even in familiar surroundings. Physical and emotional changes can create feelings of imbalance and instability. If they are then leaving their home, school, and friends to live […] Continue reading… from Traveling with a Teen
Social media has become one of the primary ways we connect with others, as well as giving us tiny windows into new places and cultures. It can be fun to spend an afternoon watching videos of strangers strolling in a foreign marketplace or see curated snapshots of a mountain sunset halfway around the world. Not […] Continue reading… from Locked Out of Logging In?
When a company transfers an employee overseas, it has a duty to ensure the employee’s well-being, safety, and a successful transition to the new location. This duty of care extends beyond the workplace and covers various aspects of the employee’s life during the relocation process, including repatriation. Here are some of the most important to […] Continue reading… from Navigating the Duty of Care Maze
Travel schedules, business meetings, home-finding visits – all revolve around the local calendar in your host country. Assignees learn pretty quickly about unfamiliar holidays if they try to schedule something at the wrong time, or take a business trip only to find vacations have emptied the office. National and religious holidays Acquaint yourself with your […] Continue reading… from Tomorrow is a Holiday?
Summer is a season of festivities, from national events to personal celebrations such as weddings. Your host country likely has its own wedding customs, and in one country a traditional wedding has become an important event for both preserving cultural heritage and tourism: North Macedonia’s Galičnik Wedding Festival. While you can count the number of […] Continue reading… from Here Comes the Nevesta
A note to Global Mobility Leaders, HR Professionals and Valued Relocation Service Providers: Every day you navigate the complex world of international assignments while shouldering the responsibility for the seamless transition of expatriates and their families to new locations. You understand the long hours, the level of detailed planning, and the delicate balancing act required […] Continue reading… from Unlocking Success in International Relocation: A Win-Win Solution
