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The culture of Malaysia is a fusion of many different traditions, and the business world is a reflection of this. There is no such thing as a “typical” Malaysian company. There are traditional Chinese family businesses, Indian-run small to medium
A recent study from international bank HSBC, which surveys more than 22,000 foreign workers around the world, named Germany the top country in which to work abroad, according to Lonely Planet, among other outlets. The survey focused on eight career-focused
We all dream of the perfect work-life balance. Certain cultures and countries do a better job of creating and fostering it than others. InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, recently conducted a survey to
High-tech, multicultural Malaysia features low unemployment and a strong economy, but it needs professionals in a wide variety of job sectors to fill skills gaps. By Mary Anne Thompson, founder, and president, Goinglobal Inc. Malaysia is an upper middle-income, multicultural,
According to the new 2018 ranking from US News & World Report, Denmark is the best country in the world to live for women. More than 9,000 women were surveyed as part of the news organization’s annual Best Countries ranking
It’s been over a year since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU), and there is still much uncertainty over what effect this will have on the economy over the next few years. But, despite that uncertainty, the
InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, compiled a ranking of the top countries for women working abroad based on the insights given by over 6,000 women in the annual Expat Insider Survey.
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is a top goal for most people. The global average for people satisfied with their work-life balance is only 17%, so it’s safe to say that it’s a goal many struggle to achieve. What is considered a satisfactory work-life balance varies from person to person, and some countries promote a better work-life balance culture than other countries.
According to a study conducted by ADP, Europeans have a strong desire to work internationally. The study, conducted in July 2016 after the vote for Brexit, considers how employees feel about the future of work, international competitiveness and talent management. Among nearly 10,000 European employees surveyed, 74% would consider career opportunities in a foreign country.
Searching for jobs internationally can be a complicated process, but with thorough preparation and research, you can spare yourself (and recruiters) a headache.
Location Targeting – it’s important to narrow down the location in which you wish to seek employment, rather than choosing a general geographic region.