14/09/2009 How to repatriate successfully

Tips for expats and organisations on planning, evaluating and managing a successful relocation back home.

25/06/2009 Women expats: Trailing to greener pastures?

Mirella Visser, President of the European Professional Women's Network (EuropeanPWN) delves into the results of Expatica's recent survey of expat women and finds that female expats are twice as happy as accompanying or 'trailing' spouses.

08/01/2009 Investigating expat work-life balance from the expat viewpoint

Expatica HR Top 5 Industry Survey Awards' top ranking survey reveals that expats work longer hours abroad than at home and that women expats have higher work-related stress levels than men.

15/10/2008 Hardship allowances

Essential for recruitment and retention in locations with challenging living conditions, Lauren Smith explores methodology and policy issues related to this costly allowance.

12/09/2008 What are we doing for our ‘young’ transferees?

Michele Bar-Pereg investigates ways in which global mobility professionals can assist this group in making their assignments successful.

04/01/2010 The 'dark' side of international assignments

Substance abuse by expats and their dependents contributes to assignment failure. However, convincing people to seek help, given the strong denial or secrecy surrounding these problems, can be a challenge.

07/09/2009 Financing retirement and healthcare in an ageing world

Mercer and the World Economic Forum offer strategic advice to employers, who will play a critical role in addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population and looming healthcare and pension benefit costs.

14/07/2009 As science progresses, health care management is faltering

We have the technology and often the money and the will but poor management of our medical systems is preventing us from delivering quality health care, says a new report.

13/08/2008 The benefits of hiring 'third culture club' members

Surveys show that third culture kids (TCKs) are bright, and courted by employers.

24/04/2008 Western style benefits on rise in Middle East

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options.

23/12/2009 Companies focus on contingency planning as H1N1 spreads

The recent emergence of Influenza A (H1N1) has posed a challenge to employers worldwide. Concerned that this virus is going to become more serious and widespread, they are taking actions to minimise their risk.

15/10/2009 Learning on location

Supporting the continued development of your expat's skills while they are abroad will not only keep them happy, it will increase the overall success of the assignment and the likelihood of a good repatriation. We take a look at schools and educational programmes suited to expats.

13/10/2009 Expatica opens in the UK!

Expatica is pleased to announce Expatica UK, the newest Expatica.com website offering daily news, features and practical information on living in the United Kingdom.

08/01/2009 Investigating expat work-life balance from the expat viewpoint

Expatica HR Top 5 Industry Survey Awards' top ranking survey reveals that expats work longer hours abroad than at home and that women expats have higher work-related stress levels than men.

24/04/2008 Western style benefits on rise in Middle East

Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options.