Focusing on the family: Policy issues in the COVID-19 era

As the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third wave, many expatriate families are looking to repatriate when they can but there are still international relocations being planned which involve outbound family mobility. Educational, dual career, well-being and adjustment training issues remain significant to the success of global relocation exercises as well as to effective repatriation. Dr Sue Shortland examines global mobility policy actions in the context of the pandemic.

Thank you to all schools for leading the way

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Great International Education & Schools Fair in November.

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Preparing for the new term and a new location: education and family focus webinar

The benefits of a bilingual education, securing a school place during lockdown, and how schools, education consultants and destination service providers are working hard and thinking differently to best support relocating families during the Covid crisis were key topics in this reassuring webinar.

How to safely settle your family internationally during Covid-19

The latest in our successful Relocate Global webinar series looked at innovative solutions to new challenges internationally relocating families face due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Relocate Global was joined by Françoise Zurbach of EIFA international school, Johanna Mitchell, of Lumos Education and Brenda Levis of NYC Navigator for a wealth of practical insights.

Why the time is right to consider a truly bilingual education

With the school break here, now is the time to plan for the future to ensure children and families thrive. Relocate Global’s upcoming webinar live with Françoise Zurbach of EIFA international school, Johanna Mitchell, of Lumos Education and Brenda Levis of NYC Navigator offers a wealth of practical insights.

Family ties stop most Brits from relocating

Almost a third of British workers would refuse to relocate for work because of a desire to stay near members of their family, according to a new survey.

Predicted ageing population will impact UK businesses

Predicted population boom will impact UK businesses

Companies in the UK need to prepare for the implications of an increasingly ageing population, with employees working for longer and caring for elderly relatives.

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Growing up among worlds, how schools support TCK’s

The term ‘Third Culture Kid’ (TCK) is being increasingly used in International Education. How can schools help students establish a sense of belonging, at home, school and in the wider community?

Working fathers should be allowed to 'step up' at home

Working fathers should be allowed to 'step up' at home

A former UK headteacher has called for fairer delegation of family duties between working parents and better support by employers for both fathers and mothers.

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Dual career couples: successful job search abroad

For the partners of employees relocating overseas, maintaining a career can be a challenge. Alessandra Gnudi, Executive Director of FOCUS, an organisation that specialises in supporting relocating expats, offers some practical tips for partners aiming to secure that all-important first overseas position.

Women and global mobility: on her terms

Relocate Global’s International Women’s Day celebration, perhaps ironically, showed March 8 has something for everyone.

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‘More to be done’ to address MBA gender balance

Publishing data relevant for global talent and HR managers, the Association of MBAs (AMBA) welcomes the increasing numbers of women on MBA programmes, but says more progress is needed.

Singapore still best destination for expats - HSBC survey

Relocating abroad boosts average salaries by $21,000 a year, according to this year's HSBC Expat Explorer survey, published on Thursday.

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IFS study charts rise of women in the workforce

New analysis into changing labour market participation over the last four decades plots the route to today's record number of women in work and the decline of the traditional single-earner couple.

International Women's Day 2018: Press for Progress

This Thursday, 8 March, sees the annual celebration of women's achievements, and a day of global action aimed at accelerating progress to a more inclusive and gender-equal world.

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Spousal visa permits on the Indian immigration agenda - Permits Foundation

Permits Foundation and stakeholders in India discuss proposal for spousal work authorisation via intra-corporate transfer visas, after Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, indicates support in principle.

Championing dual careers: vital for assignment success

Championing dual careers: promoting successful assignments

For an international assignment to be a success, companies should ensure that they provide support for spouses and partners looking for work in the new location, explains Nancy Dickinson of FOCUS.

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New advice targets root of STEM skill shortages

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and trade union Prospect have published new guidance for science, engineering, technology and maths (STEM) employers looking to attract a more diverse talent pool.

Workplace cultures risk alienating fathers: new study

New research suggests working fathers increasingly face similar dilemmas to working mothers as the government undertakes a new consultation to assess support for fathers in the workplace.

The trailing male spouse

The needs of male trailing partners differ from those of their female counterparts. TheMIGroup explains, offering advice on how to ensure a smooth relocation and a happy family unit.

The challenges of dual-career couples

Dual-career couples are a fact of 21st-century life. In this abridged version of a white paper, Graebel Relocation considers how this trend is affecting global relocation and international assignments.