The Expat Insider 2018 Business Edition focuses specifically on the following three expat types on a global level, as these expats are key figures in global talent mobility:
Foreign Assignees
Respondents that were sent abroad by their employer
International Hires
Respondents that were recruited by a local company
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Relocating Spouses
Respondents that moved abroad together with their partner
How do Foreign Assignees perceive the support provided by their employers? How easily do Relocating Spouses settle in abroad? How well-supported are International Hires compared to Foreign Assignees? Get these answers and other key insights about the expat types in the report.
Relocation SupportWhat types of relocation support are most commonly offered by employers — and what’s most desired? Which types of support are perceived as most useful and least useful? 
HappinessHow happy (or unhappy) are these expats really? What happiness factors are most important to which expat types? What makes them unhappy and to what extent?
Ease of Settling InHow do adapting to the local culture and making friends impact expats and their general satisfaction with life abroad? What aspects of settling in do the expats struggle with most?
A Glance at Family LifeHow are the expats experiencing family life? What percentage of Relocating Spouses are at home, taking care of their families? How does this impact their satisfaction with life abroad?
