The HSBC 2009 Expat Explorer Survey is here! 3,146 people in 30 different industries and 50 countries across the globe completed the survey. Key findings: Credit Crunch hits expats hard The first report of the Expat Explorer series has revealed that the current economic crisis has had a significant impact on expats’ financial situation. US,… [Read more…]
August 12, 2009
Click here to see World Bank rankings of ease of doing business in 181 countries. Singapore ranks at top. World Bank Rankings [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]
August 9, 2009
More and more people have been expanding their job searches beyond where they currently live. The challenge now is, many companies have reduced their relocation expense budget, thus requiring the relocating professional to absorb that cost. So, though it might be easier to find a job in another city, you’re looking at potentially paying more… [Read more…]
August 2, 2009
Interesting development – government will now sponsor Expats working in Bahrain. Click here for the full article.
July 16, 2009
Expatica recently conducted a survey of women working abroad and how satisfied they are with their Expat life in the workplace. Apparently, they are more satisfied then ever! Read more here.
July 13, 2009
Here’s a collection of interesting Expat-related surveys and articles I came across the past few days - Click here to read about a special opportunity for American Expats in China. Click here to read about how expatriates planning to reside in the UAE may soon need to pass a cultural understanding exam to secure a… [Read more…]
July 9, 2009
Johannesburg ranks cheapest for Expats! Since we saw Tokyo take over as most expensive, good to see news about a more affordable place. Click here to read more. This one is about how England is becoming more affordable for Expats. Scroll down and read the section that says “Benefit in Disguise”. Click here for the… [Read more…]
March 19, 2009
Came across another interesting survey – http://www.offshore.hsbc.com/1/2/international/how-can-we-help-you/expat-explorer/expat-explorer-experience This was done by HSBC and covers a wide range of categories, including best place to make friends abroad, most popular for real estate, and those most and least likely to learn a new language.
March 15, 2009
Been seeing some interesting survey results: Favorite venues for Asian Expatriate assignments are Singapore and for European Expats, it’s Copenhagen. Check out the full article at http://www.eca-international.com/showpressrelease.aspx?ArticleID=6830 British Expatriates rate Australia and New Zealand as most affordable – http://www.privatehealth.co.uk/news/march-2009/cost-of-living-for-british-expats-30333/
August 16, 2009
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