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Sharing research, articles and ideas about international worklife
Performance management for expatriates

Performance management for expatriates

There is interesting research about performance management related to expatriates and suggestions for designing effective solutions especially for their unique needs.  "It seems that most organizations evaluate and manage expatriates on an ad-hoc basis, often leading...

International assignments and the spouse’s career

International assignments and the spouse’s career

Resent research shows that assignment abroad has a profound effect on the well-being of assignee's spouse and the whole family. And this has a clear impact on the success of the assignment. However, difficulties in a family’s adaptation in a new country is one of the...

Some great benefits of living abroad

Based on studies living abroad have many great benefits. Among other things it can enhance creativity, reduce intergroup bias as well as promote career success. In this HBR article the focus was on the psychological effects of international experiences - especially...

Recommended Publications

Articles

Books

  • “The Intercultural Mind” – Joseph Saules – 2015
  • “Koti kulttuurien välisssä” – Lotta-Sofia Saahko – 2022