At the start of a new year, I’d like to share with you some highlights from 2014 and provide a preview of 2015, for Freelance Total Rewards, my freelance consulting and training business in Singapore, helping clients in the areas of global total rewards. Here’s the story. Coming into 2014 To appreciate how good 2014 … More Looking Back, Looking Ahead
I’ve been an expatriate, I’ve managed numerous expat assignments, and I’ve led one of Asia’s largest consulting practices for global mobility. So here are my suggested new year’s resolutions for expats, and for those who manage them. For Expats Find peace–if you took your assignment partly for the adventure, to avoid regretting not taking the … More Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Expatriates (and those who manage them)
The Singapore Government recently announced 2013 budget initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Singaporeans, especially those with lower incomes. A key feature is the Wage Credit Scheme, under which the Government will cover the cost of 40% of pay raises given during 2013, 2014 and 2015, for Singaporeans making up to $4,000 per month. This scheme offers free money … More How to Exploit Singapore’s New Wage Credit Scheme
I am writing this from my hotel room in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. Just arrived, settled in and unpacked. The ride here was long and the roads were bumpy, but amazingly I am at peace. How is it that a country with crowds, dust, half-constructed buildings and bumper-to-motorbike traffic can be so peaceful? I am here … More The Value of Mobility