Articles
Germany in a single word
Based on the Expats & Spouses Monitor research, this article shows the top words Germany is associated with by internationals.
Talent shortage in Germany. What about the talent that is already here?
The German labour market has been coping with a shortage of talent for years. Despite institutional encouragement to recruit professionals from abroad, there is still room for improvement when taking advantage of the international talent already settled in Germany. Based on the Expats & Spouses Monitor findings, this article showcases the richness of highly qualified internationals and some of the difficulties they face when searching for a job and integrating in Germany.
Expatriate and entrepreneur, more than a natural combination
Expatriates are entrepreneurs by nature. Regardless of whether they start a new company or have a corporate job, expats are forced to master precisely the skill set that starting up a business requires.
Dzhangar Sanzhiev, from corporate expat to expat-preneur
Dzhangar Sanzhiev is originally from the south of Russia. He moved to Düsseldorf with his wife [...]
The Expats & Spouses Monitor, creating knowledge about expats in Germany
The Expats & Spouses Monitor is a research project created for expats by expats. We aim to shed light on different aspects of expats life in Germany to create awareness about the challenges they face and promote international talent integration. We have collected the experiences of 864 expats from 88 nationalities living in 144 German cities.
What does research tell us about Expats’ Spouses?
Research shows that expatriation affects career progression and the sense of identity of expats' partners. Organisational support can significantly improve partners adjustment to the host country.
