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AASCVienna 2014
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BEFORE - Verena Heingärtner, Lawyer, Network
AFTER - Mrs.Christian Schleifer, ‘Spouse of’, Expat Bubble
PLAN vs REALITY
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THE FACTS
(source: International Survey Summary Report 2012, PERMITS Foundation)
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Based on UNDG JGN 2004
Open for ALL expat spouses on site
Focus on spousal employment*
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THE NETWORK
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MISSION & VISION
LIAISON & EFFECTIVE VOICE
CONNECT People & Organisations
SUPPORT Spousal Employment & Professional Development
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Welcome Kit: “Living & Working in MTL”
Buddy System / Focal Points: Face to Face contact
HR Database: Job, Volunteer Opportunities
Workshops & Coaching: Help for Self-Help
Events: Charities, Arts, Local Networking© 2014 MTL LESA
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highly qualified professionals
healthier work environment
lower staff turnover and related costs
higher efficiency & over-all performance
GLOBAL MOBILITY POLICY
Personal & Professional Fulfillment of Accompanying family
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KEY for BUSINESS SUCCESS
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
REDEFINE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Special Work Permits
Equivalence of Qualifications
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Focal Point & Office
Start BEFORE assignment (min 6 months ahead)
Include Partner in the whole process
Assess Skills & Expectations to tailor support (language, qualifications, experience,…)
Collaborate with other Networks (Expat Centers, Dual Career Networks, Spouse Clubs…)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
QUESTIONS ?
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