Expatriate Life Healthcare Culture

9 In 10 Expats Feel Isolated

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Thursday, 10 October 2019 15:02

This World Mental Health Day, new research suggests that many expats have struggled with life overseas. Research* by AXA – Global Healthcare reveals that almost nine in ten (87%) expats…

American Employees Have A Strong Desire To Work Abroad, But Rarely Take The Opportunity

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Tuesday, 06 August 2019 08:59

A recent survey commissioned by MetLife found that 67 percent of American employees are interested in taking an expatriate (expat) assignment through their employer—stints lasting three months or more in…

Working Hours Aren't Key To Expats' Improved Work-Life Balance

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Thursday, 25 July 2019 08:33

New research suggests that for many expats, the way in which they spend their downtime has more impact on their work-life balance than the prospect of working shorter hours. Tom…

78% Of Expats Across The Globe Opt For Virtual Health Care Services

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Tuesday, 11 June 2019 10:35

In The iPMI Picture: Richard di Benedetto, President, Aetna International.

Global health care provider Aetna International recently surveyed 2,000 expat employees across the globe, to find out which aspects of international relocation affect their health and well-being the most.From work…

Three-Quarters Of Expat Men Worried About Local Healthcare

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Monday, 10 June 2019 10:40

In recognition of Men’s Health Week, new research reveals that the majority of men living abroad are concerned about their local healthcare facilities, with two-thirds prepared to return to their…

Pay And Benefits Rise For Expatriates In Singapore

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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:30

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Expatriate pay packages in Singapore rose by USD 13 163 in 2018 to a total of USD 236 258, including an average cash salary of USD 90 170. This was…

Expatriate Pay Packages Rise In Hong Kong

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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:26

Hong Kong expatriate pay packages continued to grow in 2018, with the average package costing companies USD 276 417, including an average cash salary of USD 86 984. This was…

UK Overtakes Japan As Most Expensive Country To Send Expatriates

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Thursday, 23 May 2019 10:20

The UK has overtaken Japan as the most expensive location to send expatriates, with the average expat pay package rising by GBP 44 688 to GBP 311 240 according to…

A Third Of Expats In The UK Are Worried About Domestic Politics

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Wednesday, 10 April 2019 09:17

New research reveals that 14% of expats in the UK would consider returning to their home country for political reasons. Research* from AXA – Global Healthcare has revealed that a…

UAE Cabinet Approves New Provisions For Sponsoring Expat Family Members

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Monday, 01 April 2019 11:04

The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend provisions of the resolution on sponsoring of foreign workers to their families in the country. According to a statement by the…