Partner & Family Support

Partners’ careers, childcare and education are key concerns for many relocating families. Current demographic trends mean that some must also take into account the welfare of parents, or other elderly relatives, when considering relocation.

Without adequate partner and family support, employees may refuse the move, or the relocation may fail. This section brings together news, features and practical advice on the full range of employee family support topics.

Latest Partner & Family Support Features

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The golden cage: why accompanying partners need businesses that can move with them

Mobility teams invest a great deal in helping accompanying partners find work in each new country. Mangla Sachdev, founder of Expat Business In A Bag, argues that a better investment is helping partners build a business that can move with them.
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Difference and collaboration take centre stage
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Relocating mid-academic year - how families can ensure continuity in their child’s education
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In Conversation with Ingrid Pope - Creating Space to Think, Work and Live
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International assignment policy: A focus on education support
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Mini Factsheets

Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
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Untapped resources: the value of accompanying partners in global mobility

Accompanying spouses and partners bring a wealth of benefits to global mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explains why their contribution is important to individuals, employers and host country economies.
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Human relationships and collaboration – the key global mobility trends highlighted at the 2025 Think Global People and Relocate Global Awards

The 2025 Relocate and Think Global People Awards offered a vivid snapshot of the dynamic changes that are taking place in global mobility and the way that the industry is innovating and rising to the challenge.
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The Future of education: Balancing innovation, inclusivity and wellbeing

As education continues to evolve globally, schools are rethinking how best to serve their students and communities. The growth of hybrid learning and the demand for inclusive environments are shaping the direction of international education.
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Choosing a school in Thailand

The vibrant international school scene in Thailand offers plenty of high-quality education opportunities for families on the move, though demand is high. The country’s aspiration to become a centre for international education in Southeast Asia should increase the choice of schools still further.
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Where is your blind spot in the global mobility ecosystem

How the ‘Psychological Contract’ is Shaping the International Mobility Experience
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Permits Foundation News Update December 2024

Permits Foundation, a not-forprofit corporate initiative that promotes direct work access for the spouses/partners of highly-skilled internationally mobile employees, is pleased to announce its upcoming advocacy work in the US, Singapore, Japan and Costa Rica!
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Think Women: taking action

To improve gender diversity and the inclusion of women in senior positions in the workplace, employers can take direct action on issues that really can make a difference to gender equality. Women too can take steps to improve their position in the workplace. Dr Sue Shortland reports on our Think Women initiative and steps for the future.
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Improving employee experience in global mobility

Global mobility professionals must balance deploying the best talent at the right cost with providing an excellent employee mobility experience. But what do we mean by ‘employee experience’ and why does it matter? Dr Sue Shortland explains.
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What’s New with Permits Foundation this Quarter?

Permits Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation share their news.
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Dual careers: a changing landscape?

When planning an international assignment, finding appropriate employment for both partners remains one of the major barriers to global talent mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explores why – and what employers can do to address the geopolitical and policy challenges.

A level, T level, Btech and VTQ Results Day 2024

Thousands of students across the UK and around the world receive their A level, T level, post-16 vocational and technical (VTQ) qualifications results today and celebrating their remarkable achievements.
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'Partnering for Progress' Permits Foundation 2024 Conference

The Permits Foundation Conference brought together an engaged audience keen to press ahead and build on progress made over 22 years to establish a partner’s right to work in as many countries as possible around the world. Fiona Murchie was there to find out more and the implications for global mobility.
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5 tips to help your child navigate a stressful exam season

It is no secret that, for some students, the exam season represents a stressful time. Antony Nesling and Beverley Bloem, Diploma Coordinator and High School Counsellor at ACS International School Cobham, have shared their advice on how you can help your child(ren) conquer exam season without being negatively impacted by stress.
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The global mobility function: well-being, talent and inclusion implications

Recent research has focused on the widening and complex role of the global mobility function. Dr Sue Shortland reports on the implications for the relocation profession.
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Permits Foundation news update

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Split family and fly-in, fly-out expatriation: Practical support

Research has consistently shown that employees undertaking non-traditional unaccompanied assignments still require support from their organisations. Dr Sue Shortland explains the importance of helping assignees and their families involved in single-status assignments.
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Rainbow families: a neglected area in global mobility

Traditional global mobility refers to heterosexual couples and their accompanying children. But today, sexually diverse parents and children make up an increasing proportion of people undertaking international assignments. Dr Sue Shortland explains why employers need to consider the special needs of rainbow families.
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New research highlights need for more human-centric mobility

A new study by Heather De Cruz-Cornaire into the state of global mobility post-pandemic for REA, a career and relocation coaching service company, concludes that human connection is critical for successful moves.
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Permits Foundation News Update – Enabling dual careers in the global workplace

Topics recently explored at roundtables included the importance of pre-move conversations between employers and the family unit, how to help non-married relocating couples, and the changing expectations of the new generation of international dual-career partners.
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Opening up about mental wellbeing at work

Creating positive mental-wellbeing cultures across borders is a fast-evolving and important conversation as more people report stress and burnout. Leaders including Dame Kelly Holmes led the dialogue this World Mental Health Day about what more employers can do to fulfil their duty of care.
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Supporting international students’ wellbeing at university

Positive transitions-care for lifelong wellbeing is becoming widely understood in schools around the world. New research and practice, discussed at SPAN’s 2023 Global Symposium, shows how vital these links are for international university students, too.
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Ten lessons for British schools expanding internationally

The international market for British schools is still buoyant. Sally Robinson spoke to leading consultants in the international education sector to find out how UK schools can expand internationally. Ahead of our online International Education & Schools Fair throughout November, here are ten lessons on how to get it right.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: SPAN Symposium shines light on student wellbeing

SPAN hosted its third annual symposium on 7-8 October, launching ground-breaking new research into what healthy transitions look like, and practical insights into how to help every student in international schools thrive.
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Rethinking flexibility for 50-year careers

Taking a ‘whole-career’ approach to flexibility for men and women could be the answer to improving gender equity in the boardroom. This is one of the conclusions from new cross-cultural research into professional women’s career journeys to partnerships in the UK and Germany.
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IB, A level and GCSE results 2023: Pass rates fall, but still cause to celebrate

This summer’s exam results season was always going to be challenging for schools, students, parents and universities. Yet around the world, international and independent school students beat the odds to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that put the cohort firmly on the path to success in their future careers.
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Innovation Festival for Global Working keynote sets agenda

Bringing together every aspect of the global mobility supply chain with talent and business leaders, the Innovation Festival for Global Working provided the perfect place to network and share insights on where next for global mobility and cross-border working.
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Innovations in international working

The Innovation Festival for Global Working’s 'Future of Global Mobility & Education Hub' offered perspective-shifting insights into how to support all assignees achieve fulfilling and productive international moves that are geared to personal and economic growth.
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Congratulations to 2023’s Think Global People and Relocate Awards winners

Celebrating excellence across global people management and mobility arenas, the ground-breaking Innovation Festival for Global Working played host to this year’s exceptional Think Global People and Relocate Awards ceremony.
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Introducing online learning at King's InterHigh

Discover why King’s InterHigh online international school is perfect for expatriate children and families frequently on the move in this conversation with Ashley Harrold, CEO of Inspired Online Schools.

Latest Partner & Family Support News

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ISKL Kicks Off the New School Year with Back to School Bash!

The start of a new school year always gives The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) community something to celebrate. This year’s much-awaited PTA Back to School Bash (BTSB) brought new and returning students, families, and employees together for an afternoon of fun and connection.
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People-first leadership on a global stage: Anna Fletcher named CEO of the Year at BizX 2026
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Giving Tuesday 2025

This Giving Tuesday we’d love for you to join us in making an extraordinary impact.
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World Mental Health Day 2025

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Less than half of global companies provide support to expats' partners, ECA reveals

ECA International’s latest Benefits for International Assignments report highlights where companies could improve their mobility packages to offer partners wider support.
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Safe Passage Across Networks important message from Board of Trustees

Our Mission: Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN) offers a home to anyone committed to healthy transitions and attachment security. We connect, equip and refresh transitions-care providers.

World Mental Health Day 2024: prioritising workplace mental health

The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day is 'prioritising mental health in the workplace'. This as the UK government chooses 10 October to unveil its long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, geared to securing greater flexibility and autonomy for employees.
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Celebrating GCSE, VTQ and IGCSE results day 2024

Today, millions of students around the world are experiencing the rite of passage that is receiving the results from their end-of-secondary school exams and assessments.
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Record entries for Cambridge at IGCSE, O, A and AS level

Data from international examinations board, Cambridge International Education, shows double-digit growth in the number of students sitting its exams this year. The figures cement both the popularity of an international education and the widening and enduring appeal of British curriculum-based approach.

Top tips for business travellers heading to Paris this summer

World Travel Protection's security expert Kate Fitzpatrick offers advice to business travellers for staying ahead of game as this summer's Paris Olympics get underway.

IB alumni grows as summer 2024 results published

This weekend, 192,867 students around the world received the outcome of their two-year Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). How did schools and students fare?
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Permits Foundation News Update June 2024

Permits Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation share their news.
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Permits Foundation News Update May 2024

Ireland announces direct work access for spouses and partners of ICTs and General Employment Permit holders.
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International Women’s Day 2024: inspiring inclusion

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March 2024 – the annual global event celebrating the achievements of women and a call to action to accelerate women's equality – we look at this this year’s key themes as we continue to ‘inspire inclusion’ and work towards a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
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Cambridge calls for more global collaboration on climate education

Cambridge University Press & Assessment, the international education group, is advancing its work on climate change education by inviting leaders and educators globally to collaborate on developing its programmes.
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New transatlantic partnership aims to put children’s voices at the heart of AI development to address impact and risks

The NSPCC and Common Sense Media, will launch a new transatlantic partnership at Bett UK on 25 January 2024.
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British international schools lead through global change

New data from COBIS shows the continued appeal of a high-quality international British education. COBIS members globally are responding to fast-evolving trends in edutech, wellbeing, curriculum and qualification choice, staff and student diversity.
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World Menopause Day 2023: managing wellbeing at work for women

This World Menopause Day (18 October) is a chance to learn more about how focused wellbeing strategies can better support one of the fastest growing employee-groups – women aged 45-54.
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World Mental Health Day 2023

Employers, schools, universities and organisations globally marked World Mental Health Day 2023 (10 October) hosting events highlighting this year’s theme of good mental health being a universal human right.
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New Schools Index ranks 125 best schools in the world

Carfax Education has published its latest annual Schools Index, ranking international private schools on academic results, ethos and reputation.
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Magpie dancers celebrate Borrowed Land Success!

Magpie Dance, one of the UK’s leading dance charities for people with learning disabilities, were delighted to welcome an audience of 300+ to their full company production Borrowed Land at Langley Park Centre for Performing Arts on Sunday 23rd July.
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International education: The Future

Where to open a British school, how to do it – and the pitfalls to avoid. This week’s conference organised by the International and Private Schools Education forum (IPSEF) examined international education in the post pandemic landscape.
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UK expecting more visa curbs to cut migration

Faced with record net migration last year and a growing clamour from the right wing of the Conservative Party, the UK government is looking at further action to curb legal immigration.
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Expats enthuse about settling in Gulf states

Gulf states occupy five of the top ten places in the world where expatriates find it easiest to settle, according to a new index from InterNations.
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Building Social and Emotional Learning at ISKL

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) recently held a workshop facilitated by experts from the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL) as part of its VOX ISKL series.
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What to do if your child doesn’t want to go back to school

If your child doesn't want to go back to school this new year, you're not alone. Thankfully, there are solutions. Here's our advice for understanding the problem, finding solutions, and when to consider alternative forms of education.
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Why You Should Consider A Holistic Approach For Your Child

Most of us are familiar with the traditional schooling environment that usually delivers a results-oriented approach to learning. In this system, teachers dictate the pace and goals of a class while students listen and absorb course material to regurgitate it in exams.
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Spanish city rated best for expats

Valencia has been adjudged the best city in the world to live in for expatriate workers after almost 12,000 expats around the globe expressed their opinions in the latest InterNations survey.
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Launch of Permits Foundation's 2022 Partner Survey Report

We are pleased to announce that Part 2 of the Permits Foundation International Dual Careers Survey Report is now available.
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Bank declares four-day week a win-win

An app-based bank in the UK has declared its trial of a four-day working week to be a "huge success" both for its employees and for its business.
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Primary school students join forces with environmental experts to tackle climate change

Seven primary school teams from across Surrey, Middlesex and Doha, Qatar have been selected as finalists of the inaugural ACS Future Impact competition, organised by ACS International Schools, and will now be mentored by sustainability professionals from organisations including Allianz, Unilever and University of Surrey.
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'Universities are failing graduates and the economy - they need a total overhaul'

Higher education is supposed to provide society with a reliable workforce. Today, it is failing to fulfil that basic function, says entrepreneur and former Dragon James Caan CBE.

Partner Careers

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Mini Factsheets

Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
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Untapped resources: the value of accompanying partners in global mobility

Accompanying spouses and partners bring a wealth of benefits to global mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explains why their contribution is important to individuals, employers and host country economies.
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Where is your blind spot in the global mobility ecosystem

How the ‘Psychological Contract’ is Shaping the International Mobility Experience

Permits Foundation News Update December 2024

Think Women: taking action

What’s New with Permits Foundation this Quarter?

Dual careers: a changing landscape?

Permits Foundation News Update June 2024

'Partnering for Progress' Permits Foundation 2024 Conference

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Permits Foundation News Update May 2024

Ireland announces direct work access for spouses and partners of ICTs and General Employment Permit holders.
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Permits Foundation news update

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New research highlights need for more human-centric mobility

A new study by Heather De Cruz-Cornaire into the state of global mobility post-pandemic for REA, a career and relocation coaching service company, concludes that human connection is critical for successful moves.
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Permits Foundation News Update – Enabling dual careers in the global workplace

Topics recently explored at roundtables included the importance of pre-move conversations between employers and the family unit, how to help non-married relocating couples, and the changing expectations of the new generation of international dual-career partners.
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World Menopause Day 2023: managing wellbeing at work for women

This World Menopause Day (18 October) is a chance to learn more about how focused wellbeing strategies can better support one of the fastest growing employee-groups – women aged 45-54.
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International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace equity

Relocate Global’s Think Women community convenes again this March at the Institute of Directors and online to celebrate women in the workplace, share and learn about what works for women.
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Launch of Permits Foundation's 2022 Partner Survey Report

We are pleased to announce that Part 2 of the Permits Foundation International Dual Careers Survey Report is now available.
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FOCUS: Career Development Programme

FOCUS Info Services is a non-profit organisation which has been working with Global Mobility and HR teams for 40 years.
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International remote working: global mobility’s leading edge?

International remote working is a growth area. As organisations adapt and work out what it means for them, Crown World Mobility’s latest report looks at the impact on global mobility.
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Who Cares? Crossing the gender divide with flexibility

One of the largest studies of its kind in recent years is calling on employers and policymakers to regard caring as the norm and adjust flexible working attitudes and arrangements accordingly.
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Prep, Push, Pivot: Essential career strategies for underrepresented women

Career expert Octavia Goredema MBE publishes the UK edition of her career guide for women of colour this International Women’s Day. Relocate Global talks to Octavia to find out how we can all advocate for every woman’s progression at work.
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Boardroom balance tipping: women take 39.1% of FTSE 100 roles

The latest FTSE Women Leaders Review, which monitors women’s representation in 24,000 positions on FTSE 350 Boards, is published today.
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Sex and Power 2022: women hold less than third of top jobs

An index tracking the progress of female representation at senior levels in UK business shows the pace of change is ‘glacial’. It also highlights the scale of ethnicity gaps.
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Partner employment access – the triple win

Dual careers have long been reported as a barrier to global mobility. In 2021 the Permits Foundation – a lobbying body that seeks to improve work access for international assignees’ partners – celebrated its 20th anniversary hosting an online conference representing host nations, employers, assignees and their partners.
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Legal victory over spousal delays for US visas

American immigration lawyers have welcomed "the historic settlement" with the Department of Homeland Security, which will ease the burden of foreign spouses wanting to join visa-holders in the US.
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Permits Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary in support of international dual careers

Permits Foundation is the only organisation that advocates specifically to enable direct work access for spouses and partners of mobile employees around the world. The Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and for the past two decades has helped to facilitate company talent mobility and improve the lives of dual career families internationally.
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Pandemic dampens cities' appeal to expats

The 'liveability' ratings for expatriates of almost three-quarters of cities around the world have fallen over the past year because of limitations on movement and recreation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Think Global Women Resources

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From powerful conversations to practical change, Findings of Think Global Women 2025

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Relocate Global and Think Global People’s annual gathering brought an international community of leaders, educators and mobility experts to London for a day that moved beyond inspiration into action.
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Constructive conversations, personal authenticity and the importance of inclusion in the workplace

Inclusive conversations are a powerful way to bring together diverse perspectives, create shared understanding, and inspire meaningful change. They can also bring teams together and enhance productivity.
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Table Feedback

Table Feedback at Think Global Women event 7 March 2025
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Pam Mundy challenging the perception of working in "difficult" geographical locations.
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Roundtable discussion with Speaker, Dr Sue Shortland

Roundtable discussion Dr Sue Shortland, Think Global Women event on 7 March 2025
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Panel Speakers

Interview with Pam Mundy and Paul Williamson, Think Global Women event on 7 March 2025
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Serendipity Interviews

Guest Interviews Elaine Héry and Angela Fubler at Think Global Women event on 7 March 2025
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Mastering leadership: Courage, curiosity and lifelong learning

The recent Think Global Women event brought together a global audience of educators, leaders, global mobility experts and innovators and featured panel discussions brimming with insights on authentic leadership, learning and navigating an international career. Marianne Curphey reports.
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Resolving the most difficult workplace conversations

Sarah Rozenthuler’s interactive session ‘Supercharged You: Leaning into difficult conversations’ was designed to help leaders and managers to amplify their voice and make meaningful change happen. As she explained, Leadership is not just about decision making, it is also about communication and having your voice heard.
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Taking action to accelerate inclusion and gender equality in the workplace

Why progress on equity has stalled – and how to tackle the stalemate
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Encouraging the best in everyone in the workplace and supporting women and girls in fulfilling their potential

The Think Global Women’s event in celebration of International Women’s Day more than delivered on the theme for 2025 encouraging the best in everyone in the workplace and supporting women and girls in fulfilling their potential. Marianne Curphey outlines some of the key themes and takeaways we will build on over the coming months
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Talent selection and development as levers for organisational change

In today’s rapidly changing business world, leaders need to be sure that their organisations can be readily mobilised in support of change initiatives. Dr Sue Shortland reviews the role of talent selection and learning and development in facilitating change management.
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Irina Yakimenko – Roundtable

Watch interview with Irina Yakimenko, Managing Partner, Intermark
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Elaine Héry – Interviewee

Watch interview with Elaine Héry, Managing Partner, Eres Relocation Services
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Angela Fubler – Interviewee

Watch interview with Anglea Fubler, Founder & Owner, Bermuda's Chatmore British Interantional School.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Patrizia Kokot-Blamey

Dr Patrizia Kokot-Blamey is a Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies at Queen Mary, University of London, and her research interests are in gender at work. In her current research, she seeks to better understand the experiences of women undergoing IVF while working. Her broader research interests focus on motherhood, breastfeeding and women’s bodies at work.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Elaine Héry, Eres Relocation

Elaine Hery, managing partner at Eres Relocation, never intended to start her own business. In fact, if life had gone to plan, she would probably be a marketing executive or in a senior leadership role at ICI, the British multinational chemical giant where she started her career. But life—and love—had other ideas.
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Think Global women: key issues affecting women’s employment

At this year’s Think Global Women conference, Dr Sue Shortland spoke about three key issues relevant to understanding EDI issues and the implications for women. She focused on equity, inclusion, and horizontal and vertical segregation.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Cynthia Renaud, Mikula-Grand Group

Cynthia Renaud has risen to the very top of her profession through grit, determination, hard work. She has embraced the opportunities that arose and juggled police work in the 44th most populous city in America with single motherhood. Yet she never had a five-year plan or charted out a rigid career path.
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Celebrating the female superpower

Think Global Women Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025
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Women working overseas must be supported in the specific challenges

Just 41% of global employers feel they are offering enough gender-specific support
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Gill Gordon, Permits Foundation

With a career spanning multiple continents and industries, forging alliances and working with trade unions and governments, Gill Gordon’s journey has been one of collaboration, negotiation and teamwork. From Paris to Berlin to the United States, each experience has shaped her leadership approach and fuelled her passion for driving change.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Dr Ama Onyerinma, Allied Empowerment

Dr Ama Onyerinma is a dynamic global leader and the founder of Allied Empowerment which provides a consultancy service for leadership and coaching for teams and individuals. and Live Abundantly!® a not-for-profit which focuses on education and employability, gender parity, social impact and justice to build socio-economic viability.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Irina Yakimenko, Intermark

Irina Yakimenko, managing partner and co-owner of Intermark, an award-winning relocation consultancy, has years of experience working in international affairs and managing global businesses in locations across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and worldwide.
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The value of reward equity in international assignment compensation

There are three main approaches to international assignment reward: home-based, host-based, and globally mobile compensation methods. Motivating assignees depends upon an equitable approach. But can this be achieved given the trend towards greater flexibility in package design and the emphasis on improving the employee experience? Dr Sue Shortland discusses this conundrum.
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International careers: are women assignees losing trust in EDI policy and practice?

Although women comprise one-third of international assignees, their representation falls away in the more senior international positions. Organisations are placing increasing emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the international context but whether their equality and diversity policies and practice achieve stated aims is open to debate. Dr Sue Shortland reports.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Angela Fubler

Growing up in an island community surrounded by family and friends, Angela Fubler, founder and owner of Bermuda’s Chatmore British International School, enjoyed her own school years immensely. In particular, she has fond memories of the care and love that her teachers showed her and her fellow students.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Karoli Hindriks

Karoli Hindriks was born in Estonia which was occupied by Soviet Russia and still remembers the Russian tanks leaving her town when she was eight years old. The soldiers left behind a country that was impoverished, but eager for change.
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Think Women’s 40 Outstanding Global Women 2025 | Sarah Rozenthuler – Navigating Life’s Turning Points: Lessons from a Remarkable Journey

Sarah Rozenthuler’s career journey has been marked by serendipitous opportunities and brave decisions and reveals the power of listening, humility, and embracing the unexpected.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion: terminology and implications

Organisations are placing increasing emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of their focus on social responsibility within their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. Understanding the terminology and its implications is critical if targeted action is to be successful. Dr Sue Shortland explains.
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