TRANSITION INTELLIGENCE (TQ)

Investing in Wellbeing: The Hidden Key to Successful International Assignments

We all know that international assignments are a significant investment for any organisation. The costs of flights, accommodation, and shipping can quickly add up, making it challenging to justify additional expenses. But what if I told you that investing in your international hires’ wellbeing could be the difference between a successful assignment and a costly failure?

The Hidden Challenges of International Assignments

Moving to a new country is like setting sail without a map or compass. Your employees and their families face:

1. Cultural shock and isolation
2. Language barriers
3. Loss of support networks
4. Disruption to family routines
5. Stress and anxiety about the unknown

These challenges can significantly impact an employee’s performance, potentially derailing even the most promising international assignments.

The True Cost of Neglecting Wellbeing

While it’s easy to focus on the immediate costs of flights and accommodation, the long-term costs of neglecting wellbeing can be far more significant:

• Decreased productivity
• Higher turnover rates
• Failed assignments
• Damage to your company’s reputation

Making the Case for Wellbeing Investment

So, how can you convince your leadership team to invest in wellbeing support? Here are some tips to help you make your case:

1. Highlight the ROI: Show how investing in wellbeing support can lead to higher productivity, better retention rates, and more successful assignments.
   
   
2. Share success stories: Use case studies and testimonials to demonstrate the positive impact of wellbeing support on international assignments.
   
   
3. Present a comprehensive solution: Introduce Transition Intelligence (TQ) as a framework that addresses the unique needs of international assignees and their families.
   
   
4. Emphasise risk mitigation: Frame wellbeing support as a way to protect the company’s investment in international assignments.
   
   
5. Start small: Propose a pilot program to demonstrate the benefits without a large upfront commitment.
   
   

Remember, supporting your international hires’ wellbeing isn’t just the right thing to do for your people - it’s also the smart thing to do for your organisation.

Are you ready to take the next step in ensuring the success of your international assignments? Let’s talk about how Transition Intelligence can help your organisation thrive in the global marketplace.

Wishing you success in all your global endeavours,

Emily

Emily Rogers is an award winning Transition and Leadership coach. Having lived abroad for over 20 years, her family has spent 12 years moving around Asia, relocating to Auckland, New Zealand at the end of 2019. Both her daughters were born in India, and raising a family in a foreign context has literally transformed their lives.

Emily has experienced first hand what it feels like to move your family and settle into a new country. Dealing with the variety of challenges that living abroad presents, she has developed systems and processes that allow her to settle her family faster and easier. She now uses these systems and processes to support her clients.

With The Leap To Lead, Emily combines her personal experience and professional career in Human Resources to provide support for assignee partners. Working with Emily is your opportunity to provide the care and support that your assignee and their family needs. Whether it's their first move, fifth move or repatriating, you can prevent the potential failure of their assignment.