News reports for the past few months have painted a dim view of California, suggesting a mass exodus was transpiring due to the pandemic. But in a recent research study released by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab -- a data-driven insights organization working for the...
Part 2 of 2 While the previous piece, “Drawing the Line Between Personal and Professional in Remote Work,” called for an analysis of this weighty issue, it has to be noted that many companies have already instituted remote work before the Covid-19 pandemic struck the business...
Human resource and global mobility managers are aware that more thought is required when hiring talents from another city or country, with family members and dependents in tow, especially in the current health crisis. So what are the steps that global mobility managers have to...
Global mobility managers have been quick to acknowledge technology’s role in the improvement and streamlining of tedious processes of talent mobility. But what many may not have noticed, even with widespread acceptance, is the fact that companies can still be hesitant to take action in...
People’s view on relocation varies, even if the move is just a few miles away from, say, San Francisco to San Jose in California. Depending on the location, some may find the move a relief, while others may find it stressful, amid the current health...
If your talent is thinking of moving to northern California, it’s common knowledge that some companies will usually shoulder some of relocation expenses. But there’s a difference lately. A lot more planning and preparation has come into play. Employees are spending more time educating themselves...
Part 1 of 2 Imagine a new assignee, Mohit, moved to northern California and before he could even unpack, COVID-19 arrived to spoil his move. Worse, he signed a multi-year lease on his rental. Even if he moved alone, his loved ones would be stressed out...
Money problems and the uncertainty of where the next dollar is coming from are the most painful triggers of stress that have been caused by the coronavirus. As businesses shut down and unemployment looms, the thought of paying the next bill is enough to cause anxiety...
Foreign talents, be forewarned. When a global mobility manager or company mentions culture fit as one of its corporate policies for hiring a candidate, run -- run as far away from the hiring company. In most instances, culture fit in the global hiring community would...
How does understanding Western and Eastern cultures work in the corporate setting and global mobility? In an interview with HumanResources, Sara Cheng, CEO of Fuji Xerox Singapore, delved deeper by comparing the differences between the two cultures: “Asian culture is more command and control, top-down...