Impact Of Taking On An International Assignment On Mental Health
A major new piece of research* by AXA Global Healthcare has shed light on the impact that working on an international business assignment has upon mental health. Of the 500 international workers who were surveyed in seven different countries, just one-in-ten (10%) said that working abroad has had a negative impact on their mental health....
Help A Study Into Expat Assignment Failure
Lili Castille approached us to promote her study looking into the factors that impact on adjusting to a new culture and the causes expat assignee failure. This is an opportunity to share your experience as an expat to help this study. Here she sets out the background. Hello! I’m Lili Castille, a multicultural polyglot and...
Expat Work Assignments Expected To Grow
Business leaders still view an international mobile workforce as key to meeting their strategic objectives, according to new research by global mobility specialists, Santa Fe Relocation Services. This is despite mounting concerns around immigration and an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate following changes implemented by the new US administration and the anticipated impact of Brexit. Santa...
Downtime In Africa
If your expat assignment takes you to Africa, why not travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights. Marrakech, Morocco The Travellers’ Choice #1 Destination in the world, Marrakech is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens,...
Downtime in the USA
If your expat assignment takes you to USA, why not travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights. Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is known for great food (you won’t find better grits – ground-corn porridge – on...