Expats in Outer Space: Lessons from Astronauts
Posted on March 5, 2018 | Posted in: Cultural Agility, International Assignments
Whether you are preparing to work abroad for the first time, currently working abroad, or are a seasoned expat, you can learn a lot about your overseas experience from an unlikely source – astronauts. Perhaps undertaking the most extreme form of expatriation – going some 30 million miles into outer space to work and live […]
Inside Aperian Global: Ashley Coombs
Posted on November 9, 2017 | Posted in: Aperian Global News, International Assignments
In our monthly interview series, Inside Aperian Global, you will get to know the passionate people that drive Aperian Global’s mission, values, and day-to-day operations. Aperian Global’s employees will provide you with a sneak peek into their work lives and share stories about themselves. This month, we asked Ashley Coombs, one of our Global Account […]
Aperian Global Wins NEI Service Award
Posted on October 17, 2017 | Posted in: International Assignments
We are so pleased to announce that our organization has earned the 2017 NEI Service Exceeding Expectations award. The award was presented at the NEI Global Partner Alliance Summit in Omaha, Nebraska on October 3rd, 2017. The NEI Service Exceeding Expectations Award is presented to service partners by industry segment and is based on the […]
Building Better Global Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
Posted on March 28, 2017 | Posted in: Aperian Global News, Cultural Agility, International Assignments
For the past ten years, Aperian Global consultants have been invited to run cultural preparation workshops for EY (formerly Ernst & Young) professionals partaking in their high-impact EY Vantage Program. This program was created to stimulate regional economic growth by supporting high-impact entrepreneurs while providing development opportunities for mid-career professionals in foreign environments. We are […]
Bridging the Cultural Gap Between Syrian Refugees and their Prospective Danish Employers
Posted on February 7, 2017 | Posted in: Aperian Global News, Cultural Agility, International Assignments
In collaboration with the Municipality of Kolding, Aperian Global wrapped up a series of pro-bono training sessions to help Syrian refugees integrate into Danish society, while equipping potential employers and municipal workers with the cross-cultural skills to ease integration. After a full-day spent participating in our Thriving In A New Culture workshop with 17 other […]
Global Snapshot from China, by Nicole Stephenson
Posted on October 18, 2016 | Posted in: Global Snapshots, International AssignmentsDeveloping Cultural Competency for International Assignments: What We Can Learn from Expatriate Challenges
Posted on May 11, 2016 | Posted in: Cultural Agility, Global Leadership, International Assignments
We are in a time that is considered an era of rapid change as multinationals pave a new path to growth in a global marketplace. What has emerged is a new workforce with varying demographics, needs and expectations. Talent management has become a growing imperative and expatriate assignments play an increasingly critical role in […]
Inside Aperian Global: Mui Hwa Ng
Posted on April 26, 2016 | Posted in: Aperian Global News, International Assignments
In our monthly interview series, Inside Aperian Global, you will get to know the passionate people that drive Aperian Global’s mission, values, and day-to-day operations. Aperian Global’s employees will provide you with a sneak peek into their work lives and share stories about themselves. This month, we asked Mui Hwa Ng, our Director of Consulting […]
3 Things Successful Managers of Repatriates Do
Posted on April 18, 2016 | Posted in: International Assignments
Multinational organizations invest in their high potentials by sending them on international assignments. Expatriates are expected to acquire global leadership skills, to bring home new market knowledge, and to become ready for the next career step in the organization. But what if the next step for these motivated, high-value employees is leaving? It’s a retention […]
The Other Half of the Equation: Spouse/partner career support during global assignments
Posted on April 7, 2016 | Posted in: International Assignments
Guest blog from Ed Marshall, Practice Leader for Global Mobility, IMPACT Group The investment in a global assignment, when done effectively, can be a win-win for the employee and the organization. The employee gains invaluable experience while learning a new culture and deepening his or her knowledge of the business, while the organization cultivates a well-rounded leader […]