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Severance package: How to get the best deal as an expat worker?

Over the last two years, many companies have had to adjust to the turbulent economic cycle by laying off many of their top foreign workers. For those employees who've undergone a layoff, it can be a challenging time both mentally and financially.

Why Switzerland remains the favorite destination for expats

Switzerland is and remains an attractive destination for expatriates from around the world. In fact, the pandemic almost helped the country retain its notoriety, especially among the international talent who is keener on moving there.

Why can't German employees work remotely abroad?

With the end of the pandemic in most parts of the world, many organizations have been requiring hybrid roles and a partial return to the office. But many employees do not want to say goodbye to the cherished freedom of remote working, and ideally, some would like to work from holiday destinations.

What are the challenges of being a temporary expat worker?

International conventions guarantee all expatriate workers the same rights. In reality, however, there are expatriates and others. In fact, white-collar workers have greater protection than blue-collar workers in sectors that are under pressure. The image itself is totally different. In the collective unconscious, the image of a temporary foreign worker seems far from being the common "expat" reference. They are often granted less consideration and protection and are exposed to more difficulties. What does international law say in this regard? How are countries ensuring the protection of temporary expatriate workers?

Malaysia reopens its borders amid migrant worker shortage

After nearly 2 years of restrictions on international travel, Malaysia has finally decided to reopen its borders. With fully vaccinated travellers now allowed to enter the country, the government is making plans to restabilise the economy - starting with addressing the issue of the migrant labour shortage.

Working abroad: How important are company values for expats?

"The Great Resignation" is a phenomenon that has shaken the United States for more than a year now. The latest peak was reported in November 2021, with more than 4.5 million resignations. Fortunately, this trend hasn't spread to Europe, but entire sectors are currently facing a labour shortage. At the same time, more and more workers are looking for a change of career within a company having values that match theirs. So what if The Great Resignation was questioning the whole world of work? How important should company values be for expats?

Is Hong-Kong's decreasing attractiveness a boon for Saudi Arabia?

While Hong Kong is experiencing an exodus of foreign workers, Saudi Arabia started to reverse the trend after a year and a half as the economy recovers from the pandemic and oil prices rally. The private sector added more than 250,000 jobs for expats in the country, according to the kingdom's General Authority for Statistics.

Working overseas as a nurse: Five tips to overcome tax implications

Medical workers are in demand in Europe, Asia, on the American continent and have decent wages. With an exceptional medical education, a list of successfully passing exams like NCLEX-RN, and experience of 2 years or more, it is possible to get a job as a nurse abroad.

Is Singapore more restricted to expats due to Covid-19?

As the expat exodus from Hong Kong gathers pace, Singapore tightens its visa process. The government recently set up difficulties on visa rules for white-collar workers. It raised the minimum salary requirements and introduced a points system similar to what is used in the U.K. and Canada. Expat workers interested in moving to Singapore have to carefully go through its new working visa requirements before considering it as a destination.

Is Europe facing a skilled labour shortage?

This sounds like one of the best news for 2022. According to the latest economic growth figures, unemployment in Europe is on the decline. Faced with a labour shortage, the leading economic powers in Europe are looking for global talent, just like the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia. In Europe, too, there is a skilled labour shortage in all sectors. How are European countries dealing with the situation?

Changing career paths as a woman expat

Even in their own country, women already face a glass ceiling and several difficulties for getting opportunities in the labour market, especially in higher positions, due to gender stereotypes and sexism. According to the latest Women in Work Index by PwC, 70% of women in OCDE countries are part of the labour force, against 81% of men. Besides, women are less hired for full-time roles, with only a 76% presence, while men have 91%.

Are companies keen on sending women on international assignments?

The percentage of female expats is rising, but it is still far away from gender parity. Did you ever ask yourself why that is? Till the 80s, researchers are stating that there is a global glass ceiling similar to the corporate glass ceiling, making it more difficult for women to pursue a career abroad. In this article, you will learn about the global glass ceiling and how women who broke through this glass ceiling experienced life on the other side.

Misconceptions about being a Latina expat

Travelling and living as an expat is a passion for all genders, although women might not feel as safe as men for the massive violence cases all around the globe. But, on the other hand, that reality is changing. According to Harvard Business Review 2019, the number of women travelling alone has increased by more than 230%.

Mid-career paths for expats

Too old to travel? Too late for a new adventure? Why would it be? Too late to settle down? Never! This is a message for all the aspiring expats doubting if age is a limit to their possibilities to move and pursue their career overseas. The real answer is: it will be a limit only if you want it to be.

How did the pandemic affect cross border workers?

Cross border workers are people who live in a country and work in another, and they might as well be expats. When you live near a border, you might have to travel and work in another country for various reasons (better career opportunities, more attractive working environment and wages, etc.). In Europe, hundreds of thousands of people cross borders every day to work in France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy or Spain. While it is a well-established system, it wasn't spared by the Covid pandemic.

Is freelancing a good option for expats?

Getting a working visa is a big challenge, especially for expats from abroad interested in living in the north of the globe. During the pandemic, the visa process has increased its bureaucracy. Therefore, freelancing has been an opportunity for many expats to perform their dreams of moving to their hosts' countries and finding a way to make ends meet.

Germany

Labour shortage: What are the opportunities in Germany for expats?

Germany is facing labour shortages and is looking for greater immigration to avoid economic crisis, according to Peter Altmaier, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. Germany wants to attract 400,000 skilled workers from abroad each year, and to attract skilled professionals, it is raising the national minimum wage to 12 euros per hour.

Social media influencer: How to work legally as an expat

YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, etc., are part of our daily lives. Indeed, social media has transformed our way of consuming, creating new professions, new ways of reaching an audience, of getting a message across. Are they showcases or multi-faceted creators? And what if you are an expat who also wants to become a social media influencer?