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The Successful Digital Nomad Guide

For many, being a digital nomad is a dream come true. Indeed, the digital nomad lifestyle offers benefits that other occupational choices simply cannot compete with. Who wouldn’t want to receive meaningful income from a fulfilling job while also being untethered and freely traveling the world visiting all the destinations that other people only...

Injured In The US Workplace

Understanding Your Rights If You’re Injured In The US Workplace

Employees should expect to have a reasonably safe work environment. They should be able to work without worrying that the nature of their work will put their health at risk. Unfortunately, some employers fail to fulfill their duty to their workers. The result is that workers get injured. Not all workplace injuries...

Adapt To A New Future

Are We Ready To Adapt To A New Future?

None of us will ever forget the immense challenges of the last eighteen months. But if you are looking for a compelling case study of the incredible things that can be achieved when different nationalities and cultures come together for the common good, then the work being done to turn the tide against the...

Seizing The Opportunity To Transform The Assignee Experience

Never before have global mobility professionals been so visible and crucial to the success of their organisations. They have had to adapt quickly to support their people through uncertainty and rapidly shifting travel restrictions have led the discussion about the future of remote working. Written for Expat Network by Cameron Senior, Interim...

A Fly-In Fly-Out Worker

6 Tips On Legally Protecting Yourself As A Fly-In Fly-Out Worker

All workers in every field of employment need some form of legal protection. This also applies to fly-in fly-out workers. Fly-in fly-out workers are people employed in remote areas by flying them temporarily to the work site instead of relocating them and their families permanently. It is a really common mode of employment in...

teaching English abroad

How To Get Started Teaching English Abroad If You Have No Experience

Teaching English abroad may take you all over the world while saving you — and rewarding you — thousands of dollars. In four easy steps, here is how you can land a job teaching in another country. Teaching English in another nation is an easy way to travel the globe...

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Soft Skills Needed To Land Your Dream Job

The technicalities of a role and knowledge and experience of the industry and company will always be important when it comes to what will determine whether you land your dream job, but do not underestimate the importance of the soft skills.  It is often these that will differentiate you from the competition and determine...

Effective Employee Retention Strategies

Effective Employee Retention Strategies For Your Expat Business

Expatriate employees already have a number of family benefits ranging from schooling, health insurance and spousal job placements, to accommodation advantages and assistance. So it may be some thought that beats anyone’s imagination why some of these types of employees may not be settled in a particular company. The reasons are not far-fetched.  Look...

Remote Work While Travelling

 The Challenges of Remote Work While Travelling

One of the key benefits of remote work is the ability to work while you travel. However, this has its challenges, especially for those who offer virtual assistant services. Today, we’ll look at some of the issues that remote traveling workers face and explain how to overcome them. To learn more about this, proceed...

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The Five Best Cities In The World For Expat Businesses

Many people dream of travelling to or living permanently in another country where they feel they could live the life they aspire to. The problem most of these dreamers have is the fact that they may not be able to secure a suitable job to sustain their lives there.   However, one option is to...

Set Up A Business Abroad

5 Best Ways To Set Up A Business Abroad

Whenever you want to start a new business, you always have to address your fears. Taking your investment abroad can be both intimidating and rewarding. Your stand, preparedness, and effort will determine your success when you set up a business abroad. The things you need to do for any new...

digital nomad

Five Tips For A Successful Career As A Digital Nomad

Digital nomadism is one of the biggest trends of the 21st century. Just about any professional who has found a way to do their job independent of any particular location can become a digital nomad. It’s a lifestyle that has been adopted by consultants, affiliate marketers, programmers, designers, writers, and more.  ...