The hiring experience can have far—reaching consequences for companies and candidates. Whether you’re an organization struggling to fill critical roles or an expat navigating the complexities of a new work environment, the impacts of a negative hiring experience are significant. Let’s dive into the risks, explore opportunities for improvement, and provide actionable steps to create a more inclusive and effective onboarding process. Corporate Risks of Negative Hiring Experiences For organizations, a flawed hiring process doesn’t just result in a vacant position—it can cascade into a series of challenges: Unfilled Positions: Delayed or unfilled roles leave teams stretched thin. Increased Workload: Existing employees take on extra responsibilities, leading to stress and burnout. Higher Turnover: Overworked employees may seek better opportunities elsewhere. […]

Londoners Michael (48) and his husband Rob (35) received an offer to move to Hungary with Michael’s work, but they declined it due to a new law that discriminates against gay couples. They decide to move to Zurich, Switzerland instead. Michael enquires with his employer, a global bank, and they have a great role for him in the business development area. He feels safe at work in Zurich, and his career continues as if he had not left the country. He regularly gets promoted, and his salary increases steadily. He plans to retire in the UK, so he keeps his pension ties with the UK, and the bank offers him a long-term assignment contract to Switzerland with initially three years […]