Tag Archives: Expatriate Health and Wellbeing

Building Resilience in Uncertain Times

Robert Durnford - Photo: Geoff Pegler

The modern world is increasingly uncertain, and disruption is becoming the norm rather than the exception. How do we keep our teams confident and our organizations moving forward? We are thrilled to invite you to our next Global People Club Master Class: Building Resilience in Uncertain Times. Meet the Expert: We are honored to host Robert Durnford, Vice President of Resilience at Thomson Reuters. With over 20 years of experience in Risk and Crisis Management—starting in the British Army and moving into the corporate sector—Robert brings unparalleled expertise in reducing the impact of disruptive events. What you will learn: Through an interactive workshop featuring real-world examples, you will gain practical frameworks to manage and recover from crises. ✅ Strengthened decision-making […]

Five Safety Stops for Expatriate Health and Wellbeing

Angela Weinberger - The Global Mobility Coach

During the global pandemic, my mother could not find yeast for weeks. Her village in Southern Germany had a yeast shortage. We didn’t have a shortage of anything here in Zurich, neither toilet paper nor yeast, even though demand for both was higher than in “normal” times. I went to SPAR and bought five packs of dry yeast. The man at the post office laughed when I told him what was in the small parcel—my second delivery since the beginning of our lockdown. My mother and aunt love to bake, even in “normal” times. The price for the package was higher than the value of the goods, but this was the only thing I could do for my family from […]