A global assignment, working abroad in a new destination, while experiencing a new culture and meeting new people, can be incredibly rewarding for the expat and beneficial for the organisation. For the employee, such a…
Us humans seek diversity in our daily lives because each one of us has different thoughts, ideas, and opinions. All around us, there is a whole world of different kinds of restaurants, music genres, fashion,…
In this current highly competitive market, organisations are having trouble hiring and are looking for ways to improve the recruitment process. The cost of a bad hire ranges between £20,000 – £40,000. Lost capital is…
In today’s global economy, organisations are increasingly keen on expanding overseas, consequently international experience has become a requirement for future leaders. However, estimates suggest that women are still under-represented in the number of international assignees….
Many expatriates returning to their home country find that re-integrating is more challenging than it was when they relocated abroad. Organisations and expatriates alike tend to overlook the challenges that are associated with the individual…
In this fast-changing world, creativity is one of the most important cognitive skills. It is considered to be one of the key competencies of the 21st century, as it impacts all aspects of our lives…
At some point in your life, you’ve probably been described as an introvert or an extrovert – or an ambivert if you are somewhere in between. The way introverts and extroverts are wired is complicated…
The Victorians introduced cheap workman’s trains in the 1880s to encourage people to move out of London and commute into it from the suburbs. “At the time working-class rental housing [in London] was so expensive…
Millennials now make up a large percentage of today’s workforce, making this group key to achieving business success and growth. They are driving a workplace revolution as we are witnessing the emergence of a new…
Global mobility is increasingly tied to strategic talent management. Organisations report that global mobility programs are important to support new business growth, increase employee engagement, improve organisational financial performance, and talent management. Global businesses are…
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