Day: December 24, 2006

This is not a joke: some expats just want to know what the initials HR denote. Not everyone involved in an expatriate assignment speaks...

If you think short-term assignments solve all the family-related issues of other assignment types, you are far from right. Robin Pascoe explains why families...

In locations where schools close because of terrorist-related threats and families face additional challenges, not all companies are making their employees feel secure. Robin...

Ask spouses what they want, and you’ll be able to help them — and the expatriate employee — succeed. Robin Pascoe investigates why this...

Senior level HR professionals on overseas assignments take note: who’s looking after you? It’s a question worth asking after learning the story of a...

With world foreign direct investment (FDI) set to rebound in 2004, the attraction to China in particular is growing. The country is forecast to...

Unlike many of their older counterparts, the new younger breed of global professional will move on a moment’s notice and have no dependents to...

Substance abuse by expats and their dependents contributes to assignment failure. However, convincing people to seek help, given the strong denial or secrecy surrounding...

As companies extend their reach into the global marketplace, new and expanded organizations are being placed in the role of international HR consultants, providing...

Companies can help to successfully relocate married employees by recognising that relationships are packed up along with the household goods. Robin Pascoe, the author...