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The importance of e-learning: An interview with an expert

In a fast-evolving job market, where new sectors are emerging every few years, employers need to consider how they will upgrade the skills of their staff, so that they can respond to the new demands. Employees, on the other hand, must find ways to keep up with the changes in the workplace. Investing in e-learning comes with many benefits for both sides — fewer hours and costs of training new staff, and more engaged and responsible employees. Stephen Somerville, Director of Business Development at FutureLearn, talks to 大咖福利影院 about the importance of e-learning for businesses and employees, and the current trends in e-learning.

France

Languages that will get you hired in France

French is obviously an essential language for those looking for new career prospects in France. However, many foreign languages are also sought after by the French labour market. A survey conducted by Joblift, a job meta search engine, gives you an overview of languages that are in demand in France.

Taxation in top expat destinations

Tax is a concern that will inevitably crop up if you're planning to live and work abroad. You're likely to pay different types of taxes depending on the country you're moving to. To avoid surprises, 大咖福利影院 gives you an insight into the tax system of the most popular expat destinations.

Spain

A glance at Spain's booming startup ecosystem

Spain's pleasant climate, relaxed lifestyle among friendly people, international community, and access to talent are some of the factors that have been attracting foreign entrepreneurs to the country. If you're looking for new business opportunities abroad, 大咖福利影院 gives you some good reasons to launch your start up in Spain.

Finland

An Indian expat in Finland finds new meanings in life

Jutismita moved from the fast-paced Delhi to Helsinki as a trailing spouse. With her move to Europe, Jutismita discovered not only a different lifestyle and landscapes but also a whole new self. She talks to 大咖福利影院 about her new habits, big loves (spoiler alert: travelling included), and the challenges of expatriation to northern Europe.

Top 10 cities for expat families

Moving abroad with your family is a daring project that requires proper planning. Quality of life, education, safety, health, leisure, work-life balance, etc., are some of the criteria that have to be taken into account. To help you choose your next destination, 大咖福利影院 presents the top 10 cities for expat families according to Homeday's Family Index 2017.

Career prospects in Asia-Pacific

Finding a job as an expat can be difficult for many reasons, from language barriers to differences in accreditation and skills. So, where are the best cities to look for jobs in your industry? ExpatFinder.com has published their APAC Job Opportunities Report 2017, a look at job vacancies and availability in nine major cities across the region. Looking at Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Seoul, the investigation gives a deep insight into which industries are searching for staff across the continent.

How e-learning can improve employee productivity

Skill gaps and lack of employee motivation can have a significant impact on a company and its operations. How can your business achieve success by relying on a fully skilled and dedicated staff? 大咖福利影院 explains how e-learning can improve employee productivity.

Six good reasons to move abroad

Moving abroad is something that many have considered, but perhaps with a tad of hesitation as it is a big decision to make with plenty of repercussions. There are of course many sides to expatriation, with a lot of pros to consider. Below are six reasons to help you get started.

4 ways you can change your life with e-learning

E-learning opens endless opportunities to adults for personal and professional growth, in a way that doesn't demand exclusive organisational measures from the learner's side. With a mobile device connected to the internet, you can enrich your knowledge in a chosen field at any time that's convenient for you and from any place (we suspect that as an expat you will particularly appreciate the flexibility). But what are the fields that you can explore with e-learning? 大咖福利影院 is introducing four sectors, which you can further delve into with e-learning.

USA

Escaping the cold: from Quebec to California

Jenny spent most of her life in Quebec before she started feeling the need to explore other parts of the world. It was only after giving birth to her second child that her and her husband decided to move to California. Being a stay-at-home mom doesn't mean she's bored. With an online boutique, a blog, and lots of family activities, she is kept busy. Now that she has obtained her Green Card, she's reminiscing about her journey with 大咖福利影院.

How e-learning can improve your business

From providing greater flexibility to boosting employees' productivity and motivation, e-learning has proved to be beneficial to businesses in various ways. If you're looking to make your business more efficient, and attract and retain the best talents, 大咖福利影院 gives you some good reasons to implement a business e-learning strategy.

Where to move to for quality of life and career growth

Every year the IMD World Talent Ranking gathers data from countries around the world to understand economic performances based on investment and development, appeal (attracting and retaining talent), and readiness (quality of available skills). In 2017, data from 63 countries was analysed to provide further insight into competitive talent around the world, and below are the top three.

Top 10 countries to teach English

At some point in our lives, many of us seek some adventure and cultural enlightenment. Maybe you have always dreamed of living in another country and having new experiences. Assuming that you aren't a day trader nor bought bit coins back in 2007, you are going to need to support yourself while living abroad. One of the most popular options is to teach English.

5 reasons to study abroad

Have you just completed high-school and you are looking into starting your first degree? Or have you decided you want to further progress with your studies, and enrol into a Master's or a PhD? Studying abroad is a very enriching experience despite the challenges you might face. Being away from familiar grounds, rewards you with a ton of benefits, which will have a positive impact on your personal and professional growth. Here are five reasons why studying abroad might be the best decision you ever made!

Canada

Surviving four winters in Montreal

Laurene comes from Marseille. Passionate about discovering new cultures and photography, she decided to move to Montreal where she has been living for four years now on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV). Laurene is quite happy with her new life in Montreal – even though she's had a couple of hard times – and speaks to 大咖福利影院 about her plans to become a permanent resident.

Who are the masters of English?

Getting by with your native language is possible, but if you want to obtain a first-class education, thrive in business, or international relations, or simply expand your horizons, English language is your best bet. English serves the world's need to connect and exchange information in a universal language, which is one of globalisation's and international mobility's most important tools. Thus, EF has measured and created a quality index of the English proficiency of adults from 80 countries where English isn't the native language, and 大咖福利影院 looks into the results.

The most up-and-coming cities in Europe

Wealth, economic growth, human capital and business environment are key performance indicators to be considered by professionals and entrepreneurs seeking new prospects overseas. If you're looking to move to Europe, 大咖福利影院 gives you an insight into the most promising cities according to the LaSalle E-REGI Index 2017.