Coming Home: The Hidden Challenges of Repatriation
The thought of returning home after an international assignment usually creates a variety of mixed emotions for international assignees. The excitement of seeing family and friends, anxiety about how...
View ArticleRelocation Training for International Assignees: Why is it so important?
In this era of increasing globalisation, transnational corporations and cross-cultural mergers and acquisitions, a growing number of people are sent on international assignments around the world. As...
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Cross Cultural Training for Relocation
Cross cultural training is extremely important for employees being relocated to another country. Intercultural training programmes for relocation provide the cultural preparation and strategies without...
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Living in France – A Mix of Cultural Pleasures and Challenges
A recent article published by CNN presented France as the best place to live worldwide. Its ‘joie de vivre’ and amazing cultural heritage seem to be acknowledged by everyone. But if this sounds like a...
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Living in the UK – Is this the end of the ‘Home Sweet Home?’
The latest Mercer Quality of Living City Ranking was published recently and it contains a major surprise: the only United Kingdom city in the top 50 is London, far behind other European countries like...
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International Assignments: Overcoming the Cultural Challenges Together as a...
The increase in numbers of long-term international business assignments has led employers to look at family relocation as an important element of a successful international assignment. Successful...
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The Importance of a Global Mindset for Success Overseas
In the current worldwide economic situation, being culturally aware and interculturally competent is a must for success in this highly competitive international market. Successful business people from...
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Cross Cultural Training: How to Compete Successfully on the Global Market
Organisations increasingly send employees abroad on international assignments all over the world. While this has several advantages such as an increased global reach for the organisation and access to...
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Deputy Prime Minister’s Bid to Gain New Business with Turkey
Radio 5 Live’s ‘On the Money’ recently brought to our attention Turkey’s attractive position as an emerging market and potential trade partner for the UK. Last week Nick Clegg lead a trade delegation...
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