EX-PATRIATES &
EX-PAT PARTNERS
Going abroad for work or as a partner of an expat is an exciting adventure. Yet around 40% of foreign placement fail or end prematurely.
BECAUSE OF EMOTIONAL STRESSORS
The ORC Worldwide Survey 2007 found that ex-patriates identified the following top five stress factors:
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Challenging new job (62.8%)
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Inability to take part in activities available at home (44.6%)
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Loss of support network (42.8%)
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Language and other cultural difficulties (40.7%)
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Spouse unable to find work (37.9%)
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
CHALLENGE AT WORK
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Language barrier
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Cultural difference
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Working style discrepancies
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Team dynamic
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Boss - subordinate relationship
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New working environment
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Adjustment to ambiguity
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Social challenges
CHALLENGE AT HOME
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Language barrier
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Cultural difference
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Spouse unable to find job / social life
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Loss of social & support network
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Finding appropriate school for kids
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Children fitting into new school
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Setting up new home
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Simple tasks (groceries, medical etc)
BENEFITS OF COACHING
EX-PATS & PARTNERS
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Outlet of emotions
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Clarify career & personal goals
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Take control of the relocation experience
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Understand the challenges in this new setting and make steps going forward to make any needed changes
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Ensure support / encouragement to the partners
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Reduced the stress at home
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Be more productive at work
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Understand the cultural differences
EMPLOYERS
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Demonstrates commitment & care to their employees
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Maximise the chances for successful expatriate assignment
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More productive employee
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Higher chance of retention
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New ideation
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Avoid burn-outs