Partner & Family Support
Partners’ careers, childcare and education are key concerns for many relocating families. Current demographic trends mean that some must also take into account the welfare of parents, or other elderly relatives, when considering relocation.
Without adequate partner and family support, employees may refuse the move, or the relocation may fail. This section brings together news, features and practical advice on the full range of employee family support topics.
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Latest Partner & Family Support Features
Creative connections: aspects to consider for the 2025 Awards
This year’s Think Global People/Relocate Awards have the theme of creative connections at its heart. But what does creativity look like for those in global mobility, leadership and education when entering this year’s Awards? Dr Sue Shortland provides some ideas to guide entrants.
Latest Partner & Family Support News
Inner Wings Giving Tuesday 2024
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us again in building confidence and resilience in children across the UK—especially those who need it most. Through our free school programmes, Finding Your Superpower and Finding Your Voice, we nurture positive self-worth and acceptance, empowering children to recognise their unique strengths and develop lasting resilience.
International Women's Day
Partner Careers
Dual careers: a changing landscape?
When planning an international assignment, finding appropriate employment for both partners remains one of the major barriers to global talent mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explores why – and what employers can do to address the geopolitical and policy challenges.
Permits Foundation News Update June 2024
Permits Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit organisation share their news.
'Partnering for Progress' Permits Foundation 2024 Conference
The Permits Foundation Conference brought together an engaged audience keen to press ahead and build on progress made over 22 years to establish a partner’s right to work in as many countries as possible around the world. Fiona Murchie was there to find out more and the implications for global mobility.
Childcare
Congratulations Class of 2024: Schools share A level, Btec and Level 3 results
Over 80% of students receiving A level results this week secured their first-choice university. We share individual schools’ and students’ achievements behind the data and celebrate everyone’s achievements around the world.
Ten lessons for British schools expanding internationally
The international market for British schools is still buoyant. Sally Robinson spoke to leading consultants in the international education sector to find out how UK schools can expand internationally. Ahead of our online International Education & Schools Fair throughout November, here are ten lessons on how to get it right.
IB, A level and GCSE results 2023: Pass rates fall, but still cause to celebrate
This summer’s exam results season was always going to be challenging for schools, students, parents and universities. Yet around the world, international and independent school students beat the odds to deliver exceptional results and outcomes that put the cohort firmly on the path to success in their future careers.
