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. […]

A decade ago the Swiss National Bank (SNB) shocked global markets by removing the Swiss franc’s peg to the euro, triggering the so-called “Frankenschock.” The abrupt appreciation of the Swiss franc immediately impacted Switzerland’s economy, particularly for globally mobile professionals, expatriates, and multinational companies. Fast-forward to 2020, and the world was grappling with another seismic event—the COVID-19 pandemic—which disrupted global mobility on an unprecedented scale. Two years later, as we just moved out of the pandemic, Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, leading to a devastating conflict that has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement. As of early 2025, estimates suggest that nearly one million Ukrainian and Russian troops have been killed or wounded, with approximately 80,000 […]