Preparing for the AI revolution in education, business and governance
The past year has seen significant shifts in AI capability. ChatGPT is among the vanguard. While businesses, educators and governments assess the impact and risks of such technologies, where we are now as we prepare for the next Industrial Revolution?
Upskilling for AI
Surveys highlight the uneven adoption of AI so far and the skills challenge across departments, job roles and industry sectors.
A Decade of Growth & Vibrancy: UAE’s evolving education landscape & expatriate community
Over the past ten years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has blossomed into a dynamic hub of opportunity, drawing in people from all corners of the globe, says Simon Crane of Brighton College Dubai.
Featured Schools
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.
How to avoid the legal and financial pitfalls of remote working and overseas assignments
Managing disparate teams in multiple global locations can be tricky, says Marianne Curphey. Discover how to navigate a safe passage for employers and employees.
ESG: Putting the social factor into leadership and global mobility
Organisations have embraced greener alternatives in their quest to improve their environmental credentials. The social and governance aspects, however, have received less attention. Dr Sue Shortland explains some of the actions employers might take to address social issues to provide a more comprehensive approach to meeting ESG objectives.
British School in Tokyo
Situated at the very heart of this dynamic, stimulating city, the BST community is warm and friendly and offers the highest standards of pastoral care. Having developed its reputation for high quality holistic education over more than a quarter of a century, today’s school has more than 1000 students aged 3-18, representing over 65 different nationalities. BST is run as a not-for-profit trust and is the only school in Japan offering A Levels and the National Curriculum of England.
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Eight ways to make a successful career transition for women
The number of women changing career has surged and a new book by leadership coach Dr Susan Doering provides a handy guide to a successful transition, Sally Robinson reports.
Energising the road to NET ZERO
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” These words of Abraham Lincoln ring even truer today than they did almost two centuries ago, writes David Sapsted.
'Diverse researcher career pathways will power UK innovation and growth'
Researchers across the UK should be empowered to move between industry and academia throughout their whole career to stimulate innovation and growth, according to senior business and university leaders.
What your staff want you to know about remote working
As companies are increasingly required to demonstrate that they are working towards their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, providing greater access to work for a more diverse range of applicants can be seen as a step towards fulfilling EGS criteria. But how do you make hybrid working fair when job roles can be so varied and not every role can be managed remotely? Marianne Curphey examines the options.
A tipping point year for UK free trade agreements?
During the 2019 general election campaign, one of the ruling Conservative party’s less plausible political commitments was that by 2022, 80% of the UK’s post-Brexit trade would be covered by free trade agreements (FTAs). David Sapsted reports.
Bridging the global disability divide
The focus on wellbeing and flexibility in international assignments – as well as in the wider world of work – is an ideal opportunity for leaders, talent managers and global mobility to reconsider how they can best support people with physical disabilities achieve career goals through international moves.
Artificial Intelligence the impact on the global mobility function
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become headline news with media stories suggesting that it could potentially take over from human beings, even writing us out of the picture completely. So what does AI mean for the global mobility function? Dr Sue Shortland reports on recent AIRINC research into the role of AI and other technological advancements.
Measuring environmental impact, driving change & embracing diversity
Increasing diversity in your organisation, ensuring you understand the environmental impact of your business operations, and carrying out proper corporate governance are now essential, not optional, for companies’ survival, says Marianne Curphey.
Disruptive technology: Seamless booking in serviced accommodation
Advances in technology and changing customer expectations are disrupting the serviced accommodation industry, placing new demands on corporate travel managers and global mobility teams. Philipp Morawietz, managing director of Homelike, discusses with Marianne Curphey what this means for corporate clients and relocation specialists.
Gender lessons from the top – How organisational hierarchies differ for women across borders
Moving across borders as a professional can be a great career move. It brings various benefits, from a higher salary on return to greater job satisfaction. But, for women in professional services firms, it can also bring unexpected challenges, writes Patrizia Kokot-Blamey.
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.
