Expat Communication adapts its offer during confinement
Expat Communication's services during the Coronavirus epidemic
Expat Communication informs and supports the French-speaking expatriate community during the epidemic:
In response to the Coronavirus crisis and the current situation of French expatriates around the world, Expat Communication, a leader in international mobility support, is adapting its editorial and support offer.
The situation of expatriates in the world: fear, uncertainty, loneliness and distance.
“What is difficult is the impossibility for us to reach France today. I just think that if something were to happen to one of my relatives, I would not be able to be at his side”, says Emilie, expat in Moscow on Femmexpat.com.
For all the expatriates in the world, the epidemic accentuates the distance. Fear, stress, loneliness… but also unanswered questions for the inhabitants of the countries not yet affected: ask for a medical repatriation? to bring back his children? At what cost? For how long? Who to believe among the contradictory instructions of the different countries of attachment? What are the medical and geopolitical risks?
Alix Carnot, associate director of Expat Communication and author of the book “Chérie, on s’expatrie” explains :
“After the second week of confinement in Italy, we felt a real need for moral support from our expatriates. They, usually so brave and resilient, are confronted with a terrible experience. Never before has our motto “Together, we care for expats” been so strongly felt. As of March 13, we decided to adapt our offer to meet their needs.”
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Deployment of a reinforced editorial on our websites FemmExpat.com and ExpatValue.com
In response to these needs for information and support, our two sites adapt their editorial line and offer :
Real-time information on the aid measures put in place by the Quai d’Orsay and the mutual aid mechanisms for the French. (SOS1toit, social security systems for impatriates…).
Daily testimonies on “The coronavirus seen from…” Dozens of testimonials report on the situation experienced by expats around the world. Latest concerns: incivilities towards Western expatriates in countries undergoing containment, such as India.
- Advice and articles to help you get through this period signed by certified coaches, psychologists, child psychiatrists, economic consultants ….
- Lighter mood posts thanks to cartoonists like Caroline Gaujour, partner of the site.
- On Expatvalue.com, the website for international careers, articles on expatriate safety, government measures, management in times of crisis and advice for entrepreneurs.
More information on www.femmexpat.com and www.expatvalue.com
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Virtual meetings to maintain the link between expatriates
Virtual Expat Cafés:
Stephanie Merlant, associate director, explains:
“Just like the welcome cafes that expats know well, we decided to organize free online expat cafes to take a break from the hustle and bustle. We are inundated with articles, jokes and advice. But who listens to us? Is it possible to confide in us? Can we take stock quietly, without needing to justify or reassure ourselves, for once without wearing a mask?.
During this period of confinement, French-speaking expats from all over the world can benefit from the know-how of the Expat Communication team, editor of the Expat Value and FemmExpat websites and of the coaches of our Expat Coach Academy. Limited to 6 people and animated on zoom, these cafés are declined according to the problems and the time zones.
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Workshops to go further on issues related to confinement or expatriation co-facilitated by the Expat Coach Academy team of coaches
These certified coaches, present on 5 continents, have 20 years of experience in accompanying expatriates. They offer two workshops per week on topics such as “I’m not a hero: tips for dealing with stress and uncertainty”, “Confined Expats with their children: 3 keys to staying calm”, or “how to accompany your parents”, and “some tips for motivating teenagers during confinement”.
A webinar dedicated to expat entrepreneurs is also planned in partnership with the L-Start network.
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A follow-up of expats sent by companies
At a time when most international mobility managers are uncertain about whether or not their teams will be repatriated to the field, and when expatriates themselves are struggling to get a clear explanation from their employer, Expat Communication offers an adapted follow-up: systematic calls to employees and families by coaches to validate needs and possible latent anxieties, and subscription to the entire editorial system.
Meanwhile, while expatriation preparation activities have largely slowed down, career coaching for expatriate spouses and cross-cultural training continue. Precious meetings to meet, exchange and structure a disoriented daily life.
A quick reorganization allowed the complementarity of the information and coaching offers as well as a long expertise in online coaching. It allows us to remain as close as possible to the needs of the expatriate community, which is the first to be affected by this period of change and uncertainty.
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Finally, how do you structure support that is broad enough to address each of these topics?
This is the purpose of Club Expat Premium. This digital platform offers expatriates and their spouses long-term support on all personal and professional aspects of their mobility.
- With its 350 fact sheets and guides updated every year, Club Expat Premium provides easy access to the essential information about expatriation.
- Thanks to its 40 recurring workshops accompanied by e-learning, it allows its members to network and progress in their expatriation experiences.
- Finally, our online training courses allow us to deepen the intercultural aspects and to accompany the professional transitions of the employee and his/her spouse.
Expat Coaching, Expat Lab, Coach Academy, Club Expat Premium. In 3 years, Expat Communication has developed an innovative concept that radically renews expatriation support. The condition for success: at the forefront of digital technology, preserve our DNA:
“The human being at the heart of international mobility”.
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