Business travellers have less appetite for an expat lifestyle than before pandemic
Business travellers have less appetite for the expat lifestyle than before the pandemic according to a new survey. One in ten (10%) say that expats weren’t properly supported by organisations during the pandemic.
Over one in five (21%) also say it would benefit their career if they worked abroad, and 16% say they would have a better quality of life. Almost a fifth (18%) also say that’s it is easier for them to work from anywhere now.
Kate Fitzpatrick said: “Expats are very important to a lot of business structures, but it appears that the allure of working abroad has diminished as a consequence of the pandemic. Organisations will have to work hard to instil confidence and regain excitement about placements overseas. Safety and security will play a major role in this as employees will need to know that comprehensive procedures are in place, particularly when it comes to getting home in an emergency situation.”
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