In the run up to Christmas, I am delighted to share news on some significant developments that will improve the mobility of expat partners.
Permits Foundation
In October, I attended the annual conference of the Permits Foundation in London, where, once again, they stressed the importance of their worldwide lobby to grant expat partners work permits. In this article, we detail what they have achieved so far.
Return to work support
Our recent Return to Work survey highlighted how important the option of ‘returnships’ is, also for our target group. Therefore it’s great to see an increasing number of companies are now looking to support those who want to re-join the workforce through returnships.
Volunteering 3.0
Another interesting development is the rise of ‘virtual volunteering’. Although a voluntary job doesn’t generate a paycheck, it can bring valuable work experience. With virtual volunteering, location is no longer a restriction.
Positive for mobility
During the pre-decision phase, in the kitchen table discussions that we provide, we have seen how the above-mentioned developments are having a positive influence on the mobility of expat partners and, consequently, also of expats.
