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It’s a given that travel is intellectually and culturally broadening. And you’ve read in our blogs over the years about the incredible resources global libraries provide, whether you’re looking to...

One of the primary worries for anyone moving abroad is how they will make connections, either with locals or other expatriates. Service and social clubs can be fantastic resources, allowing newcomers...

For those of us at the Forum for Expatriate Management Americas Summit in Houston last week, it came as no surprise that AI was woven throughout the conference agenda. In fact, I have yet to...

You’re probably aware of the lengths to which Singapore’s laws go to maintain cleanliness and public order: Don’t chew gum (without a medical prescription) and don’t even think about spitting on the...

Social media and its effect on developing minds has been in the news again, with tech companies including Meta and YouTube losing a six million dollar California lawsuit claiming they knowingly made...

In 2021 I hosted a panel exploring the expat experience. One of the female panelists shared something that has stayed with me ever since. Her family was on assignment in Nigeria when her husband...

What Global Assignees Need to Thrive At a time when every business decision carries intense financial and strategic weight, an effective global mobility program is critical. Expats play vital roles in...

Work-life balance is a major concern for modern employees. Burnout and ways to combat it are popular topics, and people strive to work to live, not live to work. More and more companies are shifting...

When Maya’s manager asked her to lead the company’s new Singapore office, her first reaction was excitement. Her second was pure panic. She was a single mother of two and had never even...