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What is Blue Monday?
It’s no secret: Mondays are (usually) disliked. They start the week by reminding us of everything we have to do and how much is left to do at the end of the week. But are all Mondays equally “tortuous”? Will 16 January be the worst in 2023? The third Monday in January is called “Blue […]
Expatriation to the United Arab Emirates, which visa to choose?
Did you know? There are more expatriates in the UAE than locals. Expatriates make up over 88% of the 9.890 million inhabitants of the 7 emirates that make up the nation. Mainly Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Filipinos and Egyptians, Western immigrants in the Persian Gulf country are estimated to number around 2.5 million. If you are […]
Why go on Tiktok as an expat?
With nearly 1.8 billion users, TikTok has established itself as the social network for short videos. Increasingly used as a search engine, especially by generations Z and Alpha, it is useful in many other ways besides entertainment. Using TikTok as an expat can serve to: There are endless reasons why expatriates or future expatriates spend […]
Expert talk 3: Monika, Policy Manager at Global Health
We are happy to welcome Monika, Policy Manager, for this new Expert Talk interview! Hello Monika, we would like first to know more about you, what is your background? Hello ? my name is Monika, I was born in Germany, where I also spent half of my childhood. At 12 years old I moved to […]
Expatriation and secondment of employees, what are the differences for the employer?
Do you, as an employer, want to send one of your employees on an assignment abroad? Two options are available to you: secondment and expatriation of your resources. Although often confused, these statuses do not mean the same thing… What are the differences between expatriate and seconded employees? The status of expatriate employee: definition The […]
Which instant translation tool is right for expatriates?
Who hasn’t experienced this situation? Whether you excel in a foreign language or are just starting out, you have inevitably stumbled over a sentence. Pronunciation, unfamiliar words or idiomatic expressions will soon hold no secrets for you with these instant translation tools for expatriates. This is it, you’ve just taken up your dream job as […]
Expat Woman: Expatriating as a Woman
Let’s start the article with a striking statistic. In 91% of cases, the expatriate’s spouse is a woman. A woman who, in one out of three cases, even admits to having “sacrificed” herself professionally to complete her husband’s project. This sacrifice is more widespread among women, but is gradually changing sides. Expat woman: the obstacles […]
These are the countries in which you cannot buy
Expatriation is a carefully considered choice that allows for personal and professional development. And what is one of the highest achievements of personal development, the goal of a lifetime: becoming a property owner!Buying real estate while abroad represents a long-term commitment, proof, if any were needed, of the attachment one has for the host country. To […]
Covid: the latest on the global pandemic
Virus status SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, like any circulating virus, undergoes mutations (changes) that result in different variants of the virus. These changes may have an effect on the infectiousness, the symptoms it produces and their severity, or resistance to existing vaccines. In other cases, the changes have little or no effect on the […]
Psychology and expatriation, the struggles of the expatriate
Expatriation is a complex and multifaceted event. It often gives rise to contradictory and sometimes destabilising emotions for those who are confronted with it. These strong emotions can represent a real psychological challenge for the expatriate. Expatriation amidst enthusiasm and doubts Moving abroad requires a physical, emotional and psychological effort that confronts the expatriate with […]
Supporting your expatriate employee during their relocation
If you are planning to expatriate one of your employees to one of your subsidiaries abroad, support is the key word. Indeed, professional expatriation is not only limited to obligations and formalities, but also includes support for the expatriate employee as well as family arrangements. It is therefore necessary to pre-empt the expatriation of an […]
Corporate Expat Package and Health Insurance
Expatriation is increasingly common in companies. Previously limited to long-term experiences and for managerial profiles, expatriation in companies is now proposed for shorter assignments and more varied profiles that are progressively less hierarchical. In order to support the future expatriate from his or her country of origin to the host country and to maintain his […]
