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Five Steps for Successfully Relocating Employees

As the globalised economy starts to reorientate itself after the trials and tribulations of the last few years, many businesses around the world are looking to reorganise their operations, relocating employees. This applies both to the size and struc...

Ten Reasons to Retire to Portugal

Portugal is a lesser-known destination than some others in Europe but is quickly becoming a contender for the most desirable retirement destination. The locals are known for their hospitality, the landscape is beautiful, and the climate is mild and p...

What to do if You’re Made Redundant as an Expat

Being made redundant from your job can be very stressful and demoralizing, regardless of whether you are living at home or abroad. However, being made redundant as an expatriate is made all the worse by the fact that you are physically separated ...

6 Weird Jobs From Around the World

News about the job market at home can be pretty dull and depressing and many people may be tempted to look further afield for new and exciting job opportunities. If you’re looking for a job abroad why not check out some of these weird and wonde...

Planning for your children, education can be an expensive business

HSBC Expat Educating children abroad can be an expensive business, so it's important to start planning early. Good quality education is a priority for every parent but for anyone considering relocating their family overseas it can be a deal-break...

Looking for Work Overseas? Don’t Miss the 2011 Language Recruitment Fair

If you’re looking for work overseas and are bilingual or multilingual then you shouldn’t miss the 2011 Bilingual People Language Recruitment Fair. The expo event, which is sponsored by online language job site www.toplanguagejobs.de, offers in...

7 Inspirational Expatriate Entrepreneurs

The move to a new country can often signify time for a change. Many expatriates find that they are inspired and motivated by their new surroundings in a way they never anticipated, and it is not unusual to hear of expatriate entrepreneurs who have le...

The Top Eight Expat Concerns According to HSBC

HSBC’s Expat Explorer research provides great insights into life overseas as an expat. Based on a survey of 4,100 expats living throughout the world during the months of April and June 2010, the research reveals a great deal about the practical and...

7 Ways to Market Yourself When Searching For a Job Abroad

Finding a job abroad is growing increasingly difficult as a result of the global economic crisis. The majority of countries now operate policies that make it difficult for their companies to hire foreigners and the market for overseas skills seems to...

5 Great Ways Trailing Spouses Can Earn Their Keep

There’s no end of coverage on trailing spouse syndrome and the potentially damaging emotional effects that can occur when an individual relocates to new country so that their partner can pursue their own career and interests. However, a life damned...