Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity for Business Travelers

Awareness of intercultural nuances is not only an additional benefit but a fundamental responsibility for companies deploying employees overseas. Acknowledging and understanding the subtleties of a new culture can protect employees from potential dangers and shield the corporation from liability and harm to its reputation. Even a basic familiarity with the business etiquette of a […] Continue reading… from Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity for Business Travelers

Family Care for Successful Assignments 

Does your company offer family support for international relocations? An increasing number do, but many employees still report that it falls short. At the same time, every Global Mobility manager recognizes the importance of family assimilation for a successful assignment. Living Abroad helps inform and prepare the family, and our International Relocation Center’s ease of […] Continue reading… from Family Care for Successful Assignments 

Transforming Global Mobility: The Impact of the International Relocation Center

In a time of fast-paced global connections and high-tech AI advances, the task of moving employees effectively is more important than ever. It’s a familiar scenario: searching for accurate, comprehensive information to facilitate this process, only to be met with obstacles. This is where Living Abroad comes in. We haven’t just recognized these challenges – […] Continue reading… from Transforming Global Mobility: The Impact of the International Relocation Center

Flying high for all the right reasons

Do you have a favorite airport? More than half a million Condé Nast Traveler readers piped up about theirs, and the 2023 Readers Choice Awards include their top 10 international airports worldwide. As employee wellbeing becomes an integral part of employee mobility, these top-notch airports offer not only smooth travel experiences but also amenities that […] Continue reading… from Flying high for all the right reasons

Found in Translation

Did you celebrate bibliophile’s favorite holiday tradition, the Jólabókaflóð? The “book flood” is when Icelanders exchange presents of books on Christmas Eve and spend a cozy time reading. It’s become famous among book lovers across social media, who sigh wistfully and wish their own countries would adopt this custom. If you were lucky enough to […] Continue reading… from Found in Translation