First and foremost, thank you to all who took the time to fill in our survey on expats during covid.We really appreciate it and are happy to share some of the statistics, some highlights of the outcome, as well as the diversity in comments received.Top findings:50% did not experience increased concern about…
By guest blogger and long term expatriate - Karen Watson When you live abroad every day brings new challenges, whether it be language or cultural, and new experiences. Most of the time this is great, exciting even. It is part of what what you sign up for when you move…
An expatriation costs on average $300,000 to $1 million annually* Likely the single largest expense a company make on one individual except for the CEO Regardless of any investment we make, we try to do our best to make sure that it is a good investment. We try to…
The feeling of isolation, loneliness and anxiety while also facing culture and language barriers during a relocation are known challenges when living as an expat. What happens when you heighten those challenges with a global pandemic? In essence, it requires more effort and mental strength to cope and the risk…
Q: Why is it, that so many expat assignments are dealt with (only) accordingly to pre-defined company rules and policies and with the argument “this is what the T&C´s says” ? This, despite us living in a world where we all claim individuality, diversity, “unique DNA” and a customer…