Caroline Gregory 
In 2026, it is increasingly clear that much of daily life has become shared across borders. We eat the same food brands, watch the same series, get our news from the same global platforms, dress in similar styles, listen to the same music, and communicate in a broadly shared global English. From the outside, it … Read more
How can you understand Canadian culture when you relocate to Canada to work? Have you just moved to Canada and are about to start work? Or are you about to make the move to begin your new role? What are the changes you are going to encounter, and what have you already noticed as someone … Read more
How to be heard in a global meeting is something that is asked every day in every country. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is more common than ever for professionals to take part in meetings with people from different backgrounds, languages and cultures. With this comes both opportunity and complexity. How can you … Read more
If you are working globally you will encounter a lot of names and want to know how to respect everyone’s culture. In an increasingly interconnected world, it is common to work with colleagues, clients, and collaborators from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. One of the most fundamental and respectful ways to engage with others … Read more
This article focuses on 12 ways for native English speakers to be clearer when speaking with non-native English speakers. Why should you want to be clearer in your communications with your non-native English-speaking colleagues? Why should the native English-speaking leader want to improve communications with non-native speakers? Reasons for native English speakers to be clearer … Read more
If you are working globally and want to communicate well, is it better to have more cultural understanding or to strengthen your language skills? The Value and Importance of Cultural Understanding Introduction Why is cultural understanding so important? As globalisation continues to bring people from diverse backgrounds together, the ability to communicate across cultures has … Read more
You have been offered an expat interview and have the chance to work in another country. It is an exciting opportunity, but how do you prepare for the interview in a way that will help you succeed?An expat interview often includes more than the usual considerations, and showing cultural awareness and adaptability is just as … Read more
Considering an expat assignment is a momentous decision, whether you are an employee looking at a life-changing opportunity or a global HR or mobility professional guiding someone through the process. Uprooting your life and relocating to another country is never a small matter. It brings with it a complex mixture of professional opportunities, personal challenges, … Read more
Have you just moved from the UK to the USA and are about to start work? Or are you about to make the move from the UK to the USA to begin your new role? What are the changes you’re going to encounter, and what have you already noticed as someone British living and working … Read more
4 April 2025|relocating US to the UK changes Have you just moved from the US to the UK and are about to start work? Or are you about to move from the US to the UK to start working? What are the changes you are going to encounter, and what have you already observed as … Read more
