AXA Global Healthcare

Moving abroad – exciting, challenging, or both? 🌍 We asked Global Head of Individual, Thibault Demoures, who has lived and worked in many cities all over the world if he thought it was easy. He highlighted that no matter how far the assignment is, there will still be a different culture. A new tax system. A new language. Even if you're sending employees to a country right next door – this does not mean the move will be easy. Want to hear more about his experiences? Watch our latest Healthcast 👉 https://lnkd.in/eycx8jnD

Moving abroad is an adventure, but it’s not always straightforward. ↩️ Starting a new role in a new country brings real opportunities. Yet as Chief People Officer Ellen Hughes explains, culture differences and language barriers can catch you off guard. Our latest World of Work report reveals that culture adjustment, loneliness, and family-related stress are the top reasons assignments end early. The good news? Understanding these challenges means you can prepare for them. Read the full report to discover how to make your move smoother. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eyjdAX87

'It's ok to go abroad without international private health insurance' - do you agree? 🤔 International health insurance, accommodation support and travel costs are often the most widely provided benefits when sending employees abroad, according to our World of Work report. With the rise of location-flexible roles, ensuring that your employees have a comprehensive health insurance plan in place before they go shows they're fully supported from the beginning. Make sure you're up to date with our latest World of Work report, 'Keeping people brilliant' 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGeZYiVf

Benefits aren't one-size-fits-all. They're life-size. 👨👩👧👦 As your workforce moves through different life stages, their health needs shift. So should their coverage. In our new Healthcast episode 'Keeping people brilliant,' Global Head of Individual, Thibault Demoures shares why flexible benefits matter. From pregnancy coverage to orthodontics, the right plan adapts as people do. 📈 For Tibo, these adaptable benefits have been pivotal to the success of his assignments around the world. Hear all about them in our latest Healthcast episode on YouTube 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evZ4gQ7s

Thinking about health and wellbeing starts a long time before your employees set foot in their new country. When you're sending staff abroad, the logistics are often at the forefront of the planning. But what about health and wellbeing? Chief People Officer, Ellen Hughes outlines three key steps to take for your team's health and wellbeing while they're on an assignment. The bottom line? Investing in your people's wellbeing upfront reduces disruption, improves retention, and shows your team they are supported, wherever they're based. What's your approach to supporting employees on international assignments?

Social norms vary hugely depending on the country. 🗺️ One thing we uncovered in our latest Healthcast is the importance of learning the social cues of your destination country. During our research for the World of Work report, Intercultural Specialist, Sean Dubberke, described how he found it difficult to balance the social norms from his home country with his new one. If you have staff transitioning from a culture where the communication style might be different than the home country, preparing them for that change could help to alleviate some of the culture shock. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNB6tPPs