Tax and estate planning figure prominently in the list of priorities of many financially secure expatriate residents of France. Steven Grover wades though the murky waters of 'Assurance Vie' and offers an expatriate’s guide. read more

Creating a new growth and well-being index is part of a mounting global campaign that many believe will shape civilisation and democracy in the 21st century. read more

Important healthcare change for Inactive expatriates affiliated to the CMU prior to the 23rd November 2007 read more

Poised on the brink of a new expat posting, but a looming video interview stands in the way of success? Don't worry, our guide to global recruitment will help you stand out from the rest. read more

If you need to hire someone here in France, how do you go about it? Our Expatica expert on human resources explains how the recruitment process works in France, including why so many of the cover letters you'll receive are handwritten. read more

You are ready to sell yourself to the world. Finding a new job is like conducting a marketing campaign, says careers expert Penelope Brown. read more

Researchers have made an amazing discovery about avian sleep habits. Just like busy executives who work 14-hour days, birds take "power naps" to keep their senses alert for predators. read more

Technology correspondent, Andy Goldberg, discovers that many workers are feeling drained by the constant flood of communications in the digital age. read more

It's a mistake being made by people the world over. That funny email name, those crazy photos you posted on Facebook or MySpace. They may have been intended for friends' eyes only but the truth is, they can be viewed by anyone who cares to look - and that includes prospective employers. read more

In our special feature to mark International Women’s Day, Mirella Visser, president of the European Professional Women’s Network, focuses on how far women have come and how far they still need to go since this day was first celebrated in the early 1900’s. read more