Jul 9Is an Overseas Assignment Right for You?The allure of an overseas assignment can be very appealing to some individuals, especially for certain destinations that are very sought after, such as London. However, it is wise to note, that some of the most unsuccessful relocations from the US, for example, are into the UK — this may…Global Mobility4 min read
Jul 6Take Your Business Back to BasicsIn today business world, it is extremely easy to become overwhelmed with everything that comes our way, ranging from which social media platforms we should be on and how to manage their algorithms, to understanding the latest marketing trends that will allow us to grow our businesses in the best…Global Mobility5 min read
Jun 27Working with a Realtor in ItalyRegardless of whether you are renting or buying in Italy, it is always advisable, to try to work with the best realtor possible in the area where you would like to live. A few guidelines for doing this include the following: Make sure that you work with a realtor who…Global Mobility4 min read
Jun 22Five Super Tips for Relocating to Italy#1 — Top Five Jobs in Italy According to the latest market research, these are the most sought-after professional profiles in Italy at present. · Robotic Engineer (deals with the design, construction, and testing of robots). · Machine Learning Engineer (IT professional who focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance…Global Mobility6 min read
May 11Italy: 14 Things You May Not KnowThe standard power in a property in Italy is 3kW. If you feel that 3kW is not sufficient, you can request an upgrade. The cost of the upgrade can vary depending on the provider and the type of upgrade — you can request to upgrade to 4.5kW, 6.0kW or 10kW…Global Mobility5 min read
May 2Repatriate & RadiateA while back, I was asked to attend an intimate HR event — the agenda was to look at relocation and immigration cases that were particularly problematic to manage. One of the challenging scenarios that we reviewed were Italian nationals repatriating back to Italy. It was in that moment that…Global Mobility5 min read
Apr 11Gladiator SpiritAs an expat, whether you are just starting a new business in Italy, or if you are already a business owner, many of the challenges that you face running a company in Italy day-to-day are the same, and will, in many cases, require what I call gladiator spirit, if you…Global Mobility3 min read
Mar 2812 Truths About the Italian Housing Market Laid BareDespite the articles of doom and gloom that you can read about the Italian economy, the housing market, especially in major cities like Milan, Florence, and Rome, continue to hold their own, therefore, the property market remains very much in favor of the landlord or seller. This means there is…Global Mobility5 min read
Mar 7The A-Z of Relocating to ItalyIf you have always dreamed of living in Italy, or if indeed you are moving here as part of an intracompany transfer, in order to make your relocation go as smoothly as possible, there are certain things that you should be aware of before making the move. Below you will…Global Mobility4 min read
Jan 12Making Friends & Networking in ItalyOne of the hardest parts of moving to Rome for me back in 1988 was not having any friends initially. A valuable lesson that I learnt was not to become friends with someone just because you share a common language — this can be very tempting, especially if you are…Global Mobility3 min read
