Work - Expat Magazine
We are sorry to have to break the news to you, but the global unemployment rate is expected to rise in 2017, meaning that 201 million people will be out of work according to the International Labour Organization's latest report. If you live in a country with alarmingly high unemployment, you could consider to work abroad — a move that won't only boost your career, but also your personal growth and success.
The way we work, interact with our colleagues and other stakeholders, and the way we think about our skills and how to apply them — are all undergoing transformation. Among the drivers of this revolution in global employment are connectivity, smart machines, and the new media. The Institute for the Future (IFTF) in collaboration with Apollo Research Institute foresee and explain why in a technologically advanced world, the skills that we will be looking for in the next decade will be different. Let's explore together the critical skills for a successful career.
France
January is the month to make our resolutions, and hopefully stick to them – just like France did with its. The French Government has voted reforms that come into force immediately, and won't only impact the lives of French citizens, but also of expats in France. And if you are considering France as a future destination for your expat life, these changes may assist your decision. Here is an overview of what to expect in France in the new year.
Cloud computing — the evolution of local area networks (LAN) — refers to online servers in the form of an application, which can be accessed at any time, and via any connected device (laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone). Like every innovation, cloud computing can be looked at with skepticism, or as the ultimate tool to improve one's performance. Expat.com discusses the benefits of this booming technology, and urges employers to assess the objectives of their company before they rush into decisions.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings artificial intelligence and machine learning in the foreground of a changing work environment. To get on the bandwagon, employers have to adapt to mobile internet and cloud technology, update their employees' skills, and look for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) educated candidates.Vesselina Stefanova Ratcheva, Data Analyst for the World Economic Forum, shares with Expat.com her vision of the future of jobs, and gives us some tips to excel in the developing employment market.
Employers and employees, backed by the advanced telecommunications industry, are the key players in a changing work environment that is defined by international mobility. The shift in employment trends (remote work, entrepreneurship, flexible working hours) has also revolutionised the motives for expatriation and traveling. Here we discuss several changes in the job market that every conscious employer should be aware of, if they want to excel in their field.
During the past 30 years Perry Yeatman has built the career and life of her dreams. She has worked with world leaders, such as Margaret Thatcher and Bill Clinton. She has been a senior executive at Unilever and Kraft Foods, and has led transformational projects, from Russia's economic reform to developing the World Economic Forum's New Vision for Agriculture. In doing so, she was travelling the world, while making a difference and being a wife and mother. Today she helps others to do the same, and talks to Expat.com about how focus, determination, hard work, and the support of others can help anyone fulfil their career and life dreams.
Professional expats have a lot to consider before moving to a destination for work — the career prospects in their field, salary and taxes, language, and work-life balance are just a few. The latest HSBC Expat Explorer Survey has ranked the best destinations to live and work, and Europe shines as the best region for pursuing an international career.
From having your baby abroad, to moving in a foreign country with one or more children, expat parents have loads to think and plan about — healthcare, schooling, leisure activities, accommodation. We understand that all this is overwhelming. So, we come to your rescue with a list of five blogs managed by expat mothers, who have travelled that road before.
Singapore
Milla is a mother to two — a 10-year old boy and an 8-year old girl. Originally from Finland, she moved to Singapore one and a half years ago when she decided to support her husband in his new job. Nowadays, she is a homemaker and an avid blogger.
Cambodia
Albeiro comes from Colombia. A digital communications specialist, he moved to Cambodia 16 years ago after joining a missionary group. Nowadays, he is a teacher in Kep Province, and enjoys archeology.
We hear that you have started working on your expat project. First you have to decide the country that best matches your needs, and then possibly the city that you would like to live in. Whether you are jumping off to this adventure alone or with your family, and regardless of your planned activity in the destination country — business, self-employment, retirement, leisure, etc. — an insight in the cost of living will boost your preparation levels. We are here to help you discover the most expensive cities in the world according to ECA International, a specialist in international mobility.
Qatar
Unskilled international workers in Qatar will no longer need sponsorship to be allowed to work in the country, as announced on Monday by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs.
How much does the official language of the destination country affect your expat plans? And what does the communication language of multicultural organisations mean for international employees, and businesses' efficiency? Intercultural communication is one of the key elements involved in expatriation, and globalised workplaces are reforming — some faster than others — the ways they interact in order to defeat language barriers and to expose international talent.
Australia
Living abroad can be a great adventure — especially when you are young. Moving to a foreign country comes with many challenges and rewards — an original lifestyle, new friends, unique culture, and new habits. It's also an excellent excuse for you to discover the contemporary way of learning (aka distance learning), and prepare from wherever with access to the Internet for your future job in who-knows-where. Find out more about distance learning from Aurelien, a French expat and digital student in Australia.
Malaysia
Frank and Francien come from the Netherlands. In 1986, Frank joined an American multinational in South Africa, and for 35 years he was enjoying the prosperities of an international career. Since his retirement in 2015, Frank and his wife Francien have been living an exciting adventure in the vibrant capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
Malta
Sunny weather, relaxed lifestyle and entrepreneurial mindset — Malta is well on its way to becoming one of Europe's top expat destinations, attracting affluent foreigners, expats, and well-travelled professionals looking to not only reside permanently on the island but also develop a professional network.
It was only a generation ago that a successful living was very much defined by a stable job in a well-established company or the public sector. But millennials — backed by the advanced telecommunications industry — take on part-time and freelance jobs, work remotely, and aspire to become entrepreneurs. This shift in employment trends stemming from millennials' traits — open-minded, risk takers, and passionate administrators of their own lives — revolutionises the motives for expatriation and traveling.
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