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.
Winner of the Relocate and Think Global People Awards:
Excellence in Employee Experience or Family Support
Winner: NetExpat
Latest Partner & Family Support Features
Human relationships and collaboration
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.
Latest Partner & Family Support News
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.
International Women's Day
Partner Careers
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.
What’s New with Permits Foundation this Quarter?
Permits Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation share their news.
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.
Childcare
Congratulations Class of 2024: Schools share A level, Btec and Level 3 results
Over 80% of students receiving A level results this week secured their first-choice university. We share individual schools’ and students’ achievements behind the data and celebrate everyone’s achievements around the world.
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.
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.
