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
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.
Latest Partner & Family Support News
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.
International Women's Day
Partner Careers
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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