Employee Relocation

Coach Tips: Prepare Everyone in Your Family with Repatriation Assistance

“As you embark on your repatriation journey, there are so many variables in the equation,” shares Julia Thornburg, Global Career and Transition Coach at IMPACT Group, who provides repatriation assistance to families across the world….

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Scary Move for Single Mom: Masuma’s Story

“As a single mom of two toddlers, it was very scary to leave behind my family, friends, and all my resources to relocate,” comments Masuma Naqwe, who moved from North Carolina to Massachusetts to further…

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Set Your Relocation Priorities in 5 Key Areas

Relocations affect all aspects of your life. Whether you move with one dog or six children, there are countless things to consider. To make your move more manageable, determine what your main priorities are early…

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Thailand, the Land of Smiles

Thailand is often referred to as “The Land of Smiles.” It got this nickname because in Thailand, a smile is much more than just a smile…it is a form of subtle interpersonal-messaging. There are at…

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This Side Up: A Simple Guide to Your Successful Relocation

This Side Up: Don’t move without this book! Whether you are relocating for the first time or the fifth time, This Side Up! A Simple Guide to Your Successful Relocation is an honest and heartfelt…

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Move with Ease: Your Relocation Checklist

If you have never moved before, or haven’t moved in a while, it can be overwhelming to think about all the tasks you’ll need to complete. Are you unsure of how to turn the relocation…

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Peach vs. Coconut: Cross-Cultural Communication is Difficult!

There is no doubt that moving to a new country and learning cross-cultural communication styles has challenges. To successfully acclimate into a new culture, you need to make friends. One of the biggest challenges to…

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A Quick History of U.S. Summer Holidays

If you are new to the U.S., you will quickly realize that the summer months are filled with national holidays. From honoring those who have passed on to remembering our freedoms, these holidays are celebrated…

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Coach Tip: Making Connections in Your New Country

Question: How can I quickly establish professional connections abroad? My family is relocating to another country and I am uncertain about how to quickly network into my new community. This is a good question that…