I’ve always been an outgoing person and have made many acquaintances and a couple of friends along the way, too. Looking back, however, I can’t help but notice how much easier it was to make friends as a child compared to now. Continue Reading »
Making friends
May 10th, 2010 by Doris
Three Links
May 1st, 2010 by Doris
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week that culminated in a trip to the minute clinic for me. I’ve been fighting a cold for 10 days and have finally given in to taking antibiotics now. Those tablets make me tired, so today I’d like to quickly share an interesting resource for further reading, give you an opportunity to make your voice heard, and invite you to try something new. Continue Reading »
The Evolution of Cross-Cultural Trainings
Apr 19th, 2010 by Doris
Mandatory cross-cultural preparation for international assignees has dropped significantly from the average 25 % to 17 % last year. Due to the economic climate and increased cost cutting, this was to be expected. However, as the Brookfield report points out: “Since cross-cultural preparation is widely accepted to improve expatriate performance and 83% respondents believe it has good or great value, the lack of a practice that makes the benefit mandatory is disappointing.” Continue Reading »
Career Planning for Expat Spouses
Apr 14th, 2010 by Doris
Looking at ways how companies support expatriate spouses, “the top three choices were language training, educational assistance, and company-sponsored work permits. Furthermore this year, “assistance with career planning” moved up from sixth to fourth position.” Continue Reading »
Only 9 % of Expat Spouses are employed during their assignment
Apr 10th, 2010 by Doris
The most recent Brookfield Global Relocation Trends Survey shows that for relocating couples, 50 % of spouses were employed before the move, and only 9 % also during (2009). In other words, when considering the option to support their partner’s career, four out of five spouses do so at the cost of their own. Continue Reading »
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