In 2001, Global'Ease was awarded the "Trophée
de la Formation" in recognition of its approach on Mobility
focusing on family.
This approach was developed from a simple realization:
"A happy expatriate is an effective expatriate." The
expatriate's professional effectiveness is directly related to
his well-being and that of those around him. Our role is therefore
to ensure that the tools he needs to drive his success are readily
available to him.
Though some may say that the idea of full personal development is not quite realistic, we believe that this idea must become inherent to all mobility experiences. We thus commit ourselves in doing our best to enable each expatriate make the most of their international experience.
For each stage of the international assignment (from preparing for departure to adapting after re-entry), we examine the experiences of the expatriate, his family and friends as well as the team he is joining. We study the forms of stress that each person involved experiences during the different stages, as well as those that cause a decrease in effectivness on the part of the expatriate. Furthermore, we identify the needs in order to reduce this stress. We propose solutions and tools to fill the needs of the expatriate and those around him. These will enable them to once again feel a sense of well-being and consequently the expatriate, his loved ones and the company will all benefit from the richness that an international assignment can bring.
Below you will find a few examples of solutions and tools we have developed.
The stage |
The
expatriate and his family's needs (other than logistical) |
Some
of Global'Ease's solutions |
Pre-departure
|
 To express unvoiced concerns
To locate the host country in relation to one's own and
to others
To get a general idea of what to expect in the new country
|
Preparing for an expatriate international assignment
Roots and Wings, My Adventure Roadbook, a creative journal for expatriate children
Online resource center
Country-specific workshops
|
First Steps
|
To overcome stereotypes
To identify daily reference points
|
Orientation session in host country: Beyond the Baguette, Beyond the Handshake (or Living in France and working with the French). Also available for other countries
Welcoming an expatriate onto one's team
|
Interactions
|
To facilitate learning how to communicate and speak the language
To decode behavior
To rest, recharge, and reconnect with cultural reference points
|
Shared Experiences
|
To belong
To connect with the local culture
|
Passing on the group's culture and knowledge
Kunveno, a club for all internationally-minded people |
Full Potential
|
To prepare to go home
To work on personal growth
To link one's experiences
To ensure one's successful assignment
To share one's plurality
|
Going back (preparing to go home before the end of the assignment)
Having a successful re-entry experience (individual assistance provided in reintegrating on a personal and/or professional level)
Going on a new international assignment
|
These solutions are, of course, just examples.
In order to discuss a program for your expatriate assignees and their families that meets your specific expectations, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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