Companies increasingly are realising the importance of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in the success of their executives’ international moves. read more

Addressing family needs, not just those of the partner or spouse, is essential for a successful relocation, and with an aging population, elder care concerns are becoming as important as child care issues. Linda Russell analyses the relocation needs of children and the elderly. read more

A new centre, due to open in Amsterdam in May, aims to reduce the bureaucratic hassle omnipresent when foreign workers come to work in the Netherlands. read more

First-person account of the extraordinary life and prospects of international pupils. read more

Why parents needn't worry about the effect expatriation has on their children. read more

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful. But when HR recognises this, and actively supports their expats during their transformation in a new environment, they are ensuring a successful outcome from both a business and personal perspective. read more

We examine the medical examination process for expats headed for China and discover that an overweight executive with high blood pressure, a bad back, and poor vision has nothing to worry about.. read more

During the early stages of an assignment your expats may need some extra help when adjusting to their new life. Here are the signs to watch out for. read more

Expats are typically dedicated, career-minded individuals who are inclined to put in long hours. But all work and no play can cause star employees to burn out. read more

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

Claire Keogh examines the positives and negatives of the current weak US dollar and strategies for assisting employees abroad who are feeling the pinch. read more

State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates. read more

Companies are aware that knowledge workers are key to the success of the Dutch economy and, focusing on this growing community, a new congress 'The Impact of Expats' aims to cover everything which companies in the Netherlands bringing knowledge workers into the country need to know. read more

The role of the accompanying partner in relocation has metamorphosed into a factor that can be ignored only at an organisation’s peril. read more