In case your employer offers you a job in a foreign country subsidiary, but relocation is undesirable for several personal and family reasons, becoming an international commuter is a possible solution. Indeed, a recent report by ECA International on commuter assignments indicates that this practice is becoming more and more popular. So far, the most […]
A new perspective on mobility professionals: The role of risk management
From a company’s perspective, the relocation of an employee to another country for a longer period of time sounds quite manageable. However, operating globally and moving multiple employees to different destinations for different time periods becomes a much more complex matter. This complexity is reflected in an ever increasing number of service providers that give rise to a new breed of service professional called mobility professionals.
The latest trends of the global labour market: Highlights of a large-scale survey
From the employer standpoint, the globalization of labour markets inevitably leads to the need to recruit internationally. In the past few years people have become more willing to relocate for their jobs and companies are more interested in hiring international staff than ever before. However, what remains unclear is how to find the right candidates and match them with the right organizations? The Global Talent Mobility Survey aims on answering international recruitment related questions.
Top management in global companies: To relocate or not to relocate, that is the question
Let’s assume a business headquartered in a European country. Following market internationalization the company expanded to the US and set up subsidiaries there. In the following years, the US operations grow and the business focus increasingly shifts from Europe to the US, creating a bigger need for being close to major customers and stakeholders that now reside in the US. Given this scenario, what could be done?
Statement: Previous international experience facilitates an expatriate’s adjustment to a new country.
Previous international experience facilitates an expatriate’s adjustment to a new country.
Fact or Fiction?
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Why would you go abroad? Professional vs. personal reasons to accept an expatriate assignment
Clearly, being an expat involves a number of important stressors in life, such as moving between countries, starting a new job or project, adjusting to a new culture, and having to build new relationships. Why is it worthwhile to tolerate these challenges?
Statement: Starting an expatriate assignment requires more company support than repatriation
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..