EGN Cross Functional Virtual Event

Date/Time: 03/26/24

from 09.00am - 10.00pm

Virtual

The Unspoken Secrets of the Expat Life

40% of expatriations fail. And this number has not changed for decades! This translates to a USD 315 billion annual loss on expatriations. Why has this expatriation rate not changed over decades? What can be done to change this?

In this talk by Kia Holm Reimer and Neha Thakkar from Expat Advising, you are invited inside the life of an expat. Kia will share insights with candid honesty into why many expatriations fail, why some expats do not perform, and why they are unlikely to share the real reason for failure. They will share how taking a strategic approach and familiarizing yourself with the different stages of the expat life will benefit you as a people manager, strengthening your employer branding, company culture, retention, and ROI as the first-movers in the niche management of expats.

With this dynamic and interactive session grounded in academic research, 35+ years of experience, and interviews, you will walk away with:

Knowledge of how to proactively address expat challenges and tap into unknown opportunitiesFood for thought to

trigger meaningful conversations with the expats you manage

Concrete steps to take right away to move the needle for yourself as a manager and for your organization

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

KIA HOLM REIMER
Kia is the Founding Partner of Expat Advising - a boutique consultancy revolutionizing the expat industry with a niche approach and a unique portfolio of products and services. Kia has been a serial entrepreneur with experience in Denmark, UAE, France, and Singapore. In 2023, Kia was awarded "Singapore 40-over-40" for her entrepreneurial journey and accomplishments with Expat Advising.

NEHA THAKKAR 
Neha has been a globetrotter for over 24 years, having lived and worked in 9 countries across the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Through a rigorous academic approach as well as first-hand lived experiences, she leads strategy for Expat Advising. Neha has a Master's degree from Harvard University.

Agenda:
09.00 AM: EGN introduction by Simon Littlewood
09.05 AM: Presentation by Kia Holm Reimer & Neha Thakkar
09.45 AM: Q & A session
10.00 AM: Meeting end

About EGN
As A Business Networking Organization, Our Main Value Proposition Is In The Creation Of Authentic Business Relationships Via Networking Events And Peer Group Meetings. The Business Successes Garnered From The Networking Opportunities Created Have Been Invaluable To Our More Than 600+ Members.

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