I promised you ten ideas from my expertise as a Global Mobility Yoda when you embark on your Expat Journey. Moving to another country poses a lot of challenges. Too often, we rely on our employers and hope they will ensure everything is done correctly. When we see that an international assignment could have challenges because we talk to other expats, we might not take those so seriously or think that specific issues do not apply to us. You probably also believe you can outsmart everybody else, correct? Still, here are ten ideas you should follow when embarking on your Expat Journey Host Market Salary: Often, the salary in the host country is determined at the “peer” level. However, it […]

​​Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha is a physician, neuroscientist, and global leader committed to closing the critical gap in sex and gender disparities in brain and mental health. Her work spans clinical practice, regulatory science, and biotech innovation, all guided by her mission to redesign research, policy, and healthcare systems to reflect biological and social differences between women and men. She is the founder of the Women’s Brain Foundation, an independent research organization pioneering sex- and gender-precise approaches to science and medicine. Under her leadership, the foundation has led landmark initiatives, including several publications, books, international forum and policy initiatives globally.  Antonella serves as Vice President of Euresearch, Switzerland’s bridge to European research and innovation funding, and as an expert for […]

The Qualitative Research Study by REA Peace of Mind on the Move (2024) highlights the positive impact of partner support programs on expatriate assignments. According to their findings, 69% of employers reported that such programs positively influence family acclimation and assignment acceptance. While specific statistics from 2024 regarding the number of expatriates relocating with career-oriented spouses or partners are not readily available, recent studies provide valuable insights into this trend. Additionally, the Relocating Partner Survey by NetExpat and EY provides comprehensive insights into the experiences of spouses and partners of transferees, offering valuable data for enhancing global mobility and talent management policies. (netexpat.com). These studies underscore the importance of robust support systems for accompanying partners to ensure successful international assignments. […]

When you suddenly see kingfishers everywhere and assign meaning, C.G. Jung calls this synchronicity. Or is it just well-done Marketing brought to you by Google? An unknown word appeared in my life, and it was the project name called “Halcyon Days.” I had to spell this word several times as I mentioned it on several occasions, and I always got it wrong. So on a Monday night when I was watching a documentary on C.G. Jung and synchronicity, I noted down the correct spelling. I hoped that I would now spell it correctly. That evening I learned that there are a few “coincidences” between C.G. Jung and J.R.R. Tolkien. That was quite a fascinating discovery as I feel these two come from two completely […]

Guest post by Oyindamola Adedokun It is no gainsaying that globalization has truly changed the modalities of doing business in the 21st century. The increased rate of interconnectedness and global interdependence has generated the need for many companies to spread their tentacles abroad if they must have a competitive advantage and wield global relevance in today’s fast-changing global economy. The development and geographical expansion of international corporations are however not usually a walk in the park.  There’s a wide array of expatriation processes that must be networked in order to manage a subsidiary or branch in a geographical territory or culture that is different from the headquarters.  Before we explore the factors that determine whether or not an international assignment […]