Cases, Comments and Current Trends

How to manage your energy in a global role

By Sebastian Reiche

Having just returned from our annual family skiing trip I have been reminded of how important it is to conserve and restore your energy resources. A few consecutive, full days of skiing can easily sap your physical energy. But we all know that our mental energy is a finite resource as well. And sometimes it […]

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Will Extreme Heat Reshape the World of Work?

By Sebastian Reiche

Summer is meant to be hot. Indeed, more often than not vacationers might complain about the lack of sufficiently warm ‘beach’ weather or the rainy days that interfere with their planned activities. Yet, with increased regularity we are also experiencing dangerous heatwaves and their impactful consequences. Just a couple of weeks ago southern Europe was […]

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The dark side of the digitally savvy and connected world

By Sebastian Reiche

Internet and information technology tend to be viewed as major contributors to the development of global businesses and, generally, productivity growth. I have also repeatedly written about these benefits, be it business opportunities created by social media platforms, new forms of work, such as telecommuting and virtual expatriation, or improved connectivity that allows for functioning […]

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Dear CEOs, Whose Side Are You on?!

By Sebastian Reiche

Plato argued that everyone has an obligation to participate in politics… and although the share of the population that actively engages in elections is a challenging issue for many governments, the current reality is possibly closest to Plato’s vision than ever before. If before people would discuss political and social issues around the dining table […]

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Gender Gap: A Debate That Simply Doesn’t Age

By Sebastian Reiche

Tolerance, diversity and equality are persistent topics in global business, which I occasionally write about. Specifically, I have repeatedly touched upon the topic of gender inequality, writing about the underrepresentation of women in management, the gender gap within the expat community, and lack of equality for women in the workplace overall. Recently I came across […]

Fact or Fiction?

Statement: Starting an expatriate assignment requires more company support than repatriation

Sebastian ReicheMarch 28, 2011

Company support at the outset of the assignment is much more important than when completing the assignment and returning home.
Fact or Fiction?

Have a look at the evidence..