Culture & Language
Cross-cultural and language training is now considered essential preparation for any international assignment, benefiting both the individual and the employer. However, ‘culture shock’ – which adds to the pressure on an employee who might already be coping with the demands of a new job, and can also affect accompanying family members – may lead to assignment failure. This is disruptive for the family, and costly for the company. The up-to-the-minute international business, culture and language news in this section can help you navigate the highs and lows of corporate relocation.
Latest Culture & Language Features
Mini Factsheets
Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
Culture
Where is your blind spot in the global mobility ecosystem
How the ‘Psychological Contract’ is Shaping the International Mobility Experience
Future-proofing your organisation: measuring & defining culture
In an era of rapid adoption of technology, and in the aftermath of one of the greatest changes to working practices in several generations, researchers are looking at how measuring a company’s culture can enhance employee satisfaction and business success and help guard against catastrophic mistakes. Marianne Curphey reports from the CIPD annual conference.
How to tackle resistance to cultural change in the workplace
In the second article in our Equality in the Workplace series with Think Global Women keynote speaker Mark Freed from Men for Inclusion, Marianne Curphey finds out how we can accelerate change in the workplace and how culture change can benefit both men and women.
Language
Human relationships and collaboration
The 2025 Relocate and Think Global People Awards offered a vivid snapshot of the dynamic changes that are taking place in global mobility and the way that the industry is innovating and rising to the challenge.
The value of ensuring wellbeing at work
The subject of employee wellbeing has become a key talking point in recent years. But what is employee wellbeing? Why should organisations invest in it? Dr Sue Shortland reports on recent research in the field.
Multilingualism: A Key to Thriving in Global Mobility
In today’s increasingly globalised world, Global Mobility professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless transitions for individuals and families relocating across borders. Language barriers remain one of the most significant challenges to successful integration into a new country. Recognising and promoting the value of multilingualism can be instrumental in ensuring that clients not only adjust more effectively but also thrive in their new environments, enhancing both their personal and professional lives.
Your opportunity to explore global mobility policy and practices and how to support international workforce and their families. Download Working across cultures mini-factsheets:
