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While recently visiting a tourist site in Asheville, I happened to meet a man from Nepal. We got to chatting, and I mentioned that I had a friend who went to work in Nepal after working with me in...

In today’s interconnected business world, international travel presents unique considerations for women professionals. Proper preparation and cultural awareness can transform challenges into...

When was the last time you sent important correspondence – or any correspondence — by physical mail? Your answer may depend on where you live. The role of postal services is changing. Denmark’s...

Appropriate shopping behavior can vary between cultures, and learning the rules can be both fun and anxiety-inducing for assignees. In some countries, the vendor sets the price, with no exceptions. In...

Did you know that 40% of repatriated employees leave their company within a year of returning home? That’s years of investment, global experience, and cross-cultural expertise… walking out...

It’s no secret that global business travelers crave efficiency. And while the broad business goal is still paramount, employee experience preferences are shifting. Mobile apps put a spectrum of...

One of the smallest but very present irritations in a move abroad is wanting our comfort shows but not knowing how to access them or being transferred in the middle of the season of a favorite drama...

In today’s interconnected business world, global assignments are more complex than ever. Companies sending employees abroad face numerous challenges, and the key to a successful international...

This is a hard article to write, and it may be a sobering one to read, because it deals with something we don’t like to think about. We lost our beloved basset hound of nearly 13 years last weekend...