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Cost of living
The rising cost of living in the world's biggest cities is forcing companies to think twice before sending employees abroad. This financial strain demands careful budget management. How are employers approaching international mobility in an economic crisis?
Children
Companies are increasingly aware that offering childcare services to their employees is a significant advantage in attracting young parents, especially expats. Many major cities around the world are facing a shortage of public nursery and kindergarten places, making the balance between work and personal life even more challenging. But innovation doesn't stop there: some employers now offer "overnight nannies" to their employees! Discover the employer-sponsored childcare systems that stand out for their originality.
Everyday life
Love knows no boundaries. Love is stronger than anything. We love to recall these beautiful expressions, promising to do everything to keep the flame alive even when we live miles apart. However, it can be quite challenging in practice. How do you make a long-distance relationship work despite everything? Here are our tips.
Work
More and more expatriates are becoming aware of the importance of mental health preservation. Rather than seeing "career" and "mental health" as opposing forces, they recognize the importance of well-being at work. But how can working abroad impact your mental health? How can you prepare for and protect yourself while working overseas? Let's find out.
Work
Global mobility in 2024 is navigating through a challenging economic climate. Despite significant variations between countries, strong common trends are affecting major recruiting nations. Housing and purchasing power crises have become a severe issue for governments, prompting measures to continue attracting foreign workers while striving to emerge from these crises.
Everyday life
Retiring abroad is a dream for many and a reality for those who have taken the plunge. However, the health and economic crises have significantly impacted plans to move abroad. Amid a rising cost of living, inflation, tax benefits for retirees, and new legislation, how do you consider your international retirement plans?
Formalities
Starting in January 2024, elections are taking place almost every month, with significant events impacting the global economy. These include the European elections (held from June 6 to 9) and the U.S. presidential elections (scheduled for November 5). Can expatriates vote in these elections? How can they participate in the civic life of their host country? Here are the main steps to gaining voting rights in popular destinations.
Everyday life
When your fantastic adventure in a foreign country takes a wrong turn, the entire dream of living your expat life to the fullest can crumble. Discrimination can taint the entire experience, making your everyday life unbearable. What should you do about your professional ambitions and thirst for discovery? Does discrimination compromise your stay in the country as a whole? Should you stay or leave?
Work
They are under 25 years old and dream of a new life abroad. However, their vision of the global labor market is different from that of their predecessors. Who are these "new generation expats" challenging traditional corporate norms?
Schools & studies
Despite economic gloom and restrictive immigration policies, many students are still eager to try their luck abroad, even if their home country has excellent universities. What motivates them to study abroad?
Work
Moving abroad as an employee offers many advantages. This means you can keep your job while enjoying an immersion in a foreign country. But what are your options to make this project a reality? Can your employer refuse your request? Let's find out.
Everyday life
If you're a single expat in a new country, you might be excited at the idea of going on dates in completely new places (a great way to discover restaurants and the local cuisine!) and meeting new romantic partners. The dating pool is different from the one back home, and so are the social norms around dating. How do you navigate these norms and ensure you're not making a faux pas or even putting yourself in danger? Here are some tips.
Banks and finance
You've saved money for years for your moving abroad plans. Your visa has arrived, your bags are packed, your plane is ready, and so is your new life. But panic grips you on your first day in your host country: what if you haven't saved enough? Will you have enough money to live abroad? Here are some practical tips for a worry-free relocation.
Moving
Moving abroad is an exciting adventure, but it can also be stressful, especially considering the long list of things to do before the big move. If you have valuables, you've likely wondered whether to take them with you. There's no one-size-fits-all answer; it depends on the type of items, their size, value, and the country you're moving to. Let's explore the options to ensure the security of your belongings as you embark on a journey overseas.
Everyday life
Voices around the world are urging governments to better address the suffering of parents experiencing a miscarriage. Some doctors prefer the term "involuntary pregnancy loss" over "miscarriage." Belgium recently made headlines with its reform, but many countries are still far from adopting similar measures. What should expats know if they find themselves in such a situation abroad?
Everyday life
International relocation is far from the idealized image often portrayed. This image usually glosses over travel difficulties and ignores the circumstances that push people to leave their country. When you no longer feel comfortable at home, leaving may seem the only option. This is the choice of many expatriates seeking an ordinary life they couldn't achieve in their home country.
Everyday life
Who are “people of color”? What is “Asia”? What are these never-ending gazes? This article aims to explore terms that are controversial and raise questions about our relationships with others and with ourselves as expats.
Everyday life
Moving to a new country almost always comes with a set of shocks. You may run into them right away or several months and even years into your stay. Out of all the shocks of an expat journey, culture shock is the most known and talked about. There are lots of resources online that will tell you how to manage culture shock, typically labeling it as something negative and unpleasant. But what if the culture shock you are experiencing is actually making you raise your own standards? It turns out that for some expats, culture shock can be a push.
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If you've been searching for a stable, profitable, and strategically located country to grow your business or diversify your investment portfolio, Panama should be at the very top of your list. Panama is not just a country with a famous canal. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America, a regional financial hub, and a proven gateway for companies looking to expand across North and South America. With a dollarized economy, a territorial tax system, world-class logistics infrastructure, and investor-friendly immigration policies, Panama offers a unique combination of advantages that few countries in the world can match.
Everyday life
Moving abroad is often associated with adventure, discovery, and new opportunities. While it can be a deeply enriching experience, there is often a less visible reality behind the excitement of starting a new life abroad: exhaustion. In my consultations, expats sometimes describe a fatigue that never seems to lift, unusual irritability, a sense of disconnection, or the feeling that they are no longer quite themselves. What I have also observed is that this distress is rarely confined to one person. In expat families, when one parent begins to struggle, the entire family often has to adapt. Partners may feel isolated or lose their sense of direction, while children can pick up on their parents' stress, worries, or emotional fatigue, even when these feelings are never openly discussed.
New Zealand
Since June 1, foreign workers seeking certain work visas in New Zealand have been subject to new English language requirements. The government says the changes are intended to improve migrant integration and help prevent workplace exploitation.
Sweden
Since June 1, Sweden has tightened its work permit regulations. The new rules introduce higher salary requirements, stricter conditions for seasonal workers, mandatory health insurance in some cases, and increased scrutiny of employers.
Belgium
Belgium's latest reforms, which took effect on June 1, bring greater flexibility to the labor market in an effort to support job creation. At the same time, the government has introduced stricter requirements for non-European students.
United Arab Emirates
Foreign residents in the United Arab Emirates should take note: under UAE regulations, residence visas are generally canceled if the holder remains outside the country for more than 180 consecutive days. In most cases, affected residents must apply for a new visa before returning. However, several categories of expatriates are exempt from this rule and can retain their residency status despite an extended stay abroad.
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