Employees moving abroad (expats) will experience a predictable Cycle of Adaptation and challenges specific to the expat experience. These create risks of negative impact on the employee and their family that may precipitate a failed assignment and subsequent repercussions for the employer. It is crucial, then, that organizations take all the necessary measures to protect one of their most valuable assets – the employee living abroad. Evidence shows that by implementing five essential support services, expats will have an increased probability of success, both personally and professionally, and the employer will realize their business objectives:
- Selection and preparation service
The success of an organization’s global endeavours depends almost entirely on having the right employee for the right job, so prior to assigning an employee to work abroad, organizations are advised to implement this screening and assessment tool.…
