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The common practice, when looking at the prospects of selecting the right individual for an overseas assignment, is usually to focus on the individual’s technical/functional skills, with the assumption that it will be sufficient to operate succ... More...

Immigration is a divisive topic - that much can be agreed on. Emotionally fueled drivers such as cultural biases, preconceptions and misconceptions, racism and fear continue to influence both opponents and proponents of various immigration policies,... More...

As more companies expand into global markets, HR professionals are tasked with the challenge of preparing employees for foreign assignments. The international workforce has quickly become the norm and with this age of mobility well underway, the need... More...

The first quarter is a great time to review business relationships and processes; it’s the age-old desire of spring-cleaning. It’s a time for renewal and making improvements for the year to come. This review should also apply to your busi... More...

Hong Kong has historically been a favored location for Western companies´ headquarters and expatriate positions. The mix of Chinese and Western culture has made it a good place for families and overall quality of life. In recent years, tho... More...

China is among the easiest countries to attract expatriate executives to work but is also one of the hardest places for them to succeed, according to more than 140 international recruiters who completed the tenth edition of the quarterly Executive Re... More...

In the past few months, the Indonesian government has received complaints from many expatriates about the unnecessary bureaucracy and red tape involved in obtaining a work permit in Indonesia. As a result, a new decree was announced at the end ... More...

In May 2006, the Japanese Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy announced a new "Global Strategy" policy that would allow more foreign professionals to work in Japan and extend the length of stay for foreigners in the country. Japan wants to at... More...

Some 44% of multinational companies increased the number of international assignments from subsidiary to subsidiary in the past two years. The percentage of female expatriates has increased significantly in the past five years, to 13% from 8% gl... More...

The Malaysian government announced in its 2006 budget that it would expedite visas for expatriate professionals in the information and communication technology, high-tech, and financial services sectors. The provisions of the budget, released i... More...

A recent wave of suicide bombings and localized regional tensions raises a fundamental question about the safety of employees stationed or traveling overseas: How can an employer protect the people on overseas assignments in the event of either a per... More...

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Understanding the differences; Acting on the commonalities…

The U.S. Immigration System is Broken: What Steps Can Be Taken to Fix It?

Preparing Employees for the Global Commute

Has your Relocation Consultant Stopped Consulting?

Hong Kong´s Air Pollution Sours Appeal for Some Expatriates

China Among the Easiest Countries to Attract Expatriate Executives to Work

Indonesia: Work Permit Process Simplified for Expatriates

New "Global" Strategy Policy to Allow More Foreign Professionals to Work in Japan

International Assignments Increasing

Malaysian Government to Expedite Visas for Expat Professionals in Technology, IT, and Financial Services

Reaching Out to Overseas Employees in Times of Crisis

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