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Wherever in the world you may be, we make sure you feel at home by keeping you connected to the news and information that matter to you. We frequently publish new articles to empower your life abroad through practical and inspirational content both, not only about health and international health insurance related topics, but also anything we consider key to fulfilling your lifestyle in your new host country.
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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
What you need to know about working in Europe
Are you planning to work in Europe and wondering what requirements you need to meet? Whether you’re an EU or non-EU national, knowing the legal and administrative requirements is crucial to a successful expatriation. We’ll look at the different types of work permit and the sectors in demand. Working in Europe as a European Union […]
Which island to choose when you want to expatriate?
Do you dream of fine sand and turquoise seas while combining professional opportunities with an idyllic quality of life? If so, you’re one of those people who want to move to an island. The choice of an island is not so simple when it comes to long-term travel. Many criteria come into play. From health […]
Stress or anxiety? How to differentiate them and what can be done
Being abroad has a direct impact on your mental state. For most expats this can fluctuate from time to time – one moment you´re confident and you feel fully at ease and happy with the life you are experiencing, and at another moment you might miss home, your friends, and family or just that typical […]
World Heart Day: how are men and women impacted differently?
On the Friday the 29th of September it is World Heart Day, a global event where awareness of cardiovascular disease is raised. A heavy topic and maybe not top of your list whilst you are enjoying expat life. However, we feel it is important to help raise the awareness and also to highlight the differences […]
HR: How do you manage your multicultural team?
As a human resources manager in a large company, you’ve probably already wondered how to manage a multicultural expat team. While they bring undeniable richness to the company, differences can sometimes be the breeding ground for poor communication and integration problems. They may concern different types of issues, such as: Numerous studies demonstrate the priority […]
Expatriating to Scandinavia: reasons for success
Whether it’s to get closer to Santa Claus, to ward off the effects of climate change or to take advantage of a system that’s totally different from southern European countries, there’s every reason to expatriate to Scandinavia. Let’s discover them together Moving to Scandinavia for the healthcare system Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, […]
Expat’s first aid kit: Essential first aid kit for children and adults
As an expat, holidays may now be quite different to what you were used to. Now, your annual leave may often consist of going back home and visiting friends and family. Enjoying things that you forgot you missed so much when you were outside of your hometown. absorbing the change of scenery and maybe soaking […]
Scams and expatriation: how to protect yourself?
Whether you’re at the very beginning of the expatriation process, close to departure or just arriving in your host country, you’re in a hurry! When you’re in a hurry, you think less and you’re more vulnerable. And crooks know it! From housing to banking, discover the most common expat scams. Pre-departure scams for expats This […]
Expert talk #5: Pierre, DevSecOps consultant
We are happy to present the interview of Pierre, DevSecOps consultant at Global Health. You can find below the written transcription of the video. Hello, I am Pierre, and I am an independent DevSecOps consultant at Global Health. Can you explain more about your job? I am a security engineer, so I am working to […]
First job and expatriation: why is it good for your career?
Have you just finished your studies and are you thinking about moving abroad for your first job? Rest assured, you’re far from alone. According to a study conducted by MoveHub in 2017, relocation requests from millenials (aged 18 to 35) had increased by around 60%. Expatriations made easier with the digitization of professions, greater flexibility […]
The best artificial intelligence tools for expats
Artificial Intelligence (and especially generative AI) has been in the spotlight since the end of 2021 and the arrival of Chat GPT, which we no longer need to introduce to you! And yet, we were all using it before its exponential development. Perhaps you were already using Deepl to translate your texts? Let’s take a […]
Global Health and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) announce strategic IPMI and benefits partnership
Luxembourg, June 22nd 2023 Download in PDF Global Health, the international health insurer and service provider for globally mobile people of Foyer Group, and Generali Employee Benefits Network (GEB) – both operating in Luxembourg, have signed on April 13th, 2023, a strategic partnership. This partnership agreement enables GEB to offer to its customers new options […]