Adapting into a new environment takes time, and the pace of transition varies from person to person. Honestly, it is not much different than learning to ride a bicycle The excitement of purchasing a new bicycle and dreaming about scenic rides with friends on a pleasant evening, is akin to the joy of going through
Cultural adjustment is easier said than practiced. If you are an expat, or a Global Mobility professional, the word ‘inter-cultural differences’ might be among your biggest concerns. But just because they seem daunting, does not mean that they become roadblocks in your expat experience. In fact what may seem like a concern, might actually be
After analysing the various aspects of cultural adjustment in the previous article (Intercultural Adjustment- where exactly to begin), we tried to decode the values of human connections, to outline the importance of acknowledgement of cultural differences. Digging further into the underlying aspects of cultural differences and their impact on Expat life, let us try and
Once upon a time, there was an enterprising American Mike, who was considered the rising star of the global retail furniture company he was working for. As a mark of appreciation for his exceptional talent, he was entrusted with the huge responsibility of launching the company’s flagship DIY furniture line in Korea. Sadly, due to
India’s growth story is fast becoming an international bestseller, which multinational giants across the world want to be a part of. International Monetary Fund described India as ‘the fastest growing trillion-dollar economy’ in its report dated October 2018 and poised it to be the ‘engine of growth’! With such accolades to its credit, it is not surprising
When an employee is selected for an opportunity abroad, the company’s global mobility teams usually start by working hard to ensure things like suitable compensation, an efficient secondment structure, and starting the process for immigration formalities. While these are all extremely important steps, there is another aspect to consider when an employee is on their
