Should we work less hours?
Do you regularly work more than 40-hours a week? If your answer is yes, you might want to consider a change. An increasing number of studies suggest that less really is more. A 40-hour...
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Tips for beating culture shock
Moving abroad isn’t easy; you have to get used to a new environment, new people and a new way of life. While this can all be really exciting, it can also be full of...
Do I need the native language?
Learning the native/local language when you move to a new country will open lots of job opportunities and help you settle in, but before you start stressing over becoming fluent, remember that there are...
Driving in Europe
Doing a road-trip across Europe is a great way to see places, experience different cultures and try different food. Just make sure your planning isn’t just the route and where you are going to...
Can Bitcoin become the expat’s best friend?
From the hype of 2017 to today’s bumpy reality, Bitcoin is a subject of a lot of discussion. With some investors, tech experts and average consumers buying into the concept of an online currency,...
Could Africa miss UN targets for the second time?
In September 2015, the United Nations established the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to tackle economic and social development as well as environmental protection....
International Women’s Day 2018
On Thursday 8th March 2018, women all over the world came together to celebrate women’s achievements from the past and present, whilst campaigning for progress for the future. This year’s protests for gender equality...
Nairobi is becoming a hub for expat tech entrepreneurs
Nairobi, Kenya, is the latest destination for young tech entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of major funding opportunities and a unique lifestyle. Since 2010, the city’s transformation into a cosmopolitan hub has resulted in...
Multiculturalism in the workplace
Nowadays many businesses are putting a big emphasis on diversity in the workplace. Is this just to fill a quota or is diversity a factor of success? Does diversity equal profit? At the beginning...
Mandatory ‘Certificates of Good Conduct’ come into effect in the UAE
As of the 4th February 2018, non-nationals working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have to obtain a ‘Good Conduct & Behaviour Certificate’ as a main condition of receiving or renewing a work visa....
Cape Town fast approaching Day Zero
Cape Town is hugely popular with international tourists and is an important economic hub for South Africa. Yet it could soon become the world’s first major city to run out of water. As water...
