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17 April 2018

Embassies, expats and expectations

Embassies and consulates are there to protect foreign nationals’ interests while abroad. But what should expats expect from them?

For Expats Expat finances

19 June 2017

Money talk: expat financial considerations

A global assignment is often a lucrative opportunity – but what financial plans should expats consider for their time abroad?

For managers For Expats Expat finances

22 December 2016

Relocation allowance: what's included and what is it for?

A relocation package usually covers the costs of relocating an expat and his or her family to the new host country. But what does it include – and what will be extra?

For managers For Expats Expat finances

22 December 2016

Relocation allowance: what's included and what is it for?

A relocation package usually covers the costs of relocating an expat and his or her family to the new host country. But what does it include – and what will be extra?

Expat remuneration Expat finances Relocation destinations

18 August 2016

The most expensive cities for expats and why the results may surprise you

The most expensive cities for expats to live in are not the ones you might expect – here’s why.

For Expats Expat finances

20 July 2016

4 relocation package negotiation tips

Learn in 4 tips how you can negotiate a relocation package that is right for you and your family.

The pros and cons of expat life in Seoul

For Expats Expat Life Relocation destinations

30 April 2019

The pros and cons of expat life in Seoul

The South Korean capital is an increasingly important commercial centre, but it is still something of an outlier from an expat perspective. Mercer places Seoul 76th in the world in terms of quality of living for expats, and the HSBC Expat Explorer survey puts South Korea in 36th place. But its status as an arguably marginal destination for expats comes with both advantages and disadvantages...

Why you should go global in search for talent

For managers Expat selection and training

23 April 2019

Why you should go global in search for talent

The world has become a single, global recruitment marketplace. But what issues and tactics should growing businesses consider when recruiting from overseas?

Fluidity of assignments: from virtual to permanent

For managers Expat performance

16 April 2019

Fluidity of assignments: from virtual to permanent

As companies look to offer more flexible packages than the traditional long-term assignment, 2 extremes have emerged: the virtual expat and the permanent transfer

Cross-cultural digital for expats: how online chat can vary around the world

For Expats Expat Life

26 March 2019

Cross-cultural digital road map for expats: how online chat can vary around the world

Social media turns the world into a village. But don't assume that online communication is the same all over the world. Here are a few guidelines for expats on using social media in different cultures

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