Permits Foundation has conducted the first global survey to look specifically at the employment aspirations of expatriate spouses and partners of highly skilled international staff. More than 3300 spouses and partners took part, representing more than 100 nationalities in as many host countries. They accompanied highly skilled staff working for more than 200 employers in […]

“Global survey, local networks” – Thursday 4th December, 2008, The Hague, Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, Tokyo, Jakarta and Moscow Almost 100 representatives of international employers, government ministries, service providers and expatriate family organisations joined a global symposium, linked by video, to discuss Permits Foundation’s advocacy of work authorisation for accompanying spouses and partners. The meeting focused on the results of the […]

Sunday Times of India, Nov 2008

A new international survey aimed at accompanying spouses and partners on expatriate assignments worldwide has been launched today. Its purpose is to gather information about employment aspirations, challenges and possible solutions…

New support programs emphasizing entrepreneurial skills training and internet savvy show promise to boost employment opportunities abroad…