Job postings are crucial in attracting diverse talent, but overt and subtle discriminatory language can inadvertently exclude certain groups. In Switzerland, where diversity is supposedly valued, discriminatory language must be recognized and eliminated from job advertisements. Creating inclusive job postings in Switzerland fosters diversity and attracts many talents. Organizations can contribute to a more equitable and welcoming job market by carefully crafting language and eliminating unintentional biases. Why do we need to get better at writing inclusive job postings? Inclusive language attracts candidates from various backgrounds, promoting a diverse and dynamic workforce. We need more talent, but we also hold back diverse talent from applying to our jobs because we use exclusive language and portray an image that stops great […]

This week I’ll be talking about one of the most important tools in a professional’s repertoire and that is creating a killer LinkedIn profile. With over 500 million users, a LinkedIn profile isn’t just an afterthought, it is a mainstay of modern recruitment and now serves as a business development platform across the globe. 1 – Get a Personalised URL for Your Killer LinkedIn Profile In my experience, far too many professionals forget to do this, often because they simply forgot about it. LinkedIn provides you the ability to discard the standard URL (which is a jumble of letters and numbers) and have a vanity URL instead. This personalized URL can be used to promote your profile in email signatures, […]

The holiday season is upon us; I am sure most of us are ready for a well-deserved break from work. Why do I bring this up? There are two main reasons for discussing it. The first, the more generally known reason, is that the human body needs a break to recover motivation and energy. Extensive research by Harvard Business Review has found that more holiday time not only improves energy levels and happiness but is also linked to improved success rate and chances of promotion. You can read the findings of this research here. The second reason is specifically for expat professionals. While the holidays may be a joy and happiness for most people, they can be quite bittersweet for […]

After a beautiful and fun with some of my best friends last night, I met a desperate woman at Bahnhof Stadelhofen. She asked for coins for the shelter, and I usually do not carry cash, but yesterday, I asked her how much she needed and then shook her hand with the 5 CHF coin and said, please go there and be safe tonight. She seemed articulate, not drunk or on drugs, just plain sad. During this time of the year, it’s not jolly for everyone. Honestly, I almost wanted to take her home. I hope she went to the shelter and that she is safe. I was reminded that some of us aren’t lucky and privileged. Even in such a […]

We are robots. At least you could get this impression when you deal with us. “Virginia Robot” is an observer in our “Global Mobility Academy.” They regularly comment on our work. For example, when we analyze the process landscape or help expats with their immigration process, Virginia butts in with a comment about how AI could do all that faster, better, and cheaper. We’ve been experimenting with digital global mobility coaching and transition support with you for the last decade. We are in an excellent position to criticize the digitalization buzz and AI hype. Don’t get me wrong: I’m a fan of new and shiny tech tools, and I get excited about apps, but somewhere down the line, they usually disappoint […]