2021 Barometer: International mobility in the time of Covid

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With its partners, the Expat Communication’sExpat Lab has produced the Expat Communication 2021 Barometer. A series of surveys on theimpact of international mobility on the lives and careers of expatriates in the Covid era.

Summary of the Expat Communication 2021 Barometer

The year 2021 will remain a year apart. The pandemic affects the whole world and reshuffles the cards of expatriation and work organization. One year after its launch, it became urgent to take stock of the situation of expatriates. The views of those who live abroad were brought to our attention throughout the year thanks to 9 surveys on themes directly impacted by the health situation and its evolution. The extremely volatile context evolves daily.

A rich, complex and fascinating subject, some key figures on the impact of international mobilitý on the lives and careers of expatriates are presented to you in this summary.It is advisable to integrate these figures, highlighted here, in a rapidly changing world.

Discover the Summary of the Barometer and watch the Conference: The year 2021 seen by expatriates:here

The needs identified for 2021

Recent data
Regular surveys
A collective analysis of the results

Since 2014, our « Expat Lab » analyses the main trends in international mobility. This study is conducted on a global level, in English and French, regardless of the country of origin or expatriation. In 2021, we have adapted our methodology to the volatile environment.

A new format, closer to reality

In a year still marked by the pandemic, our investigations proved to be crucial. In a context of uncertainty and major changes, companies need to be informed in real time of the situation of expatriates on the field. They must constantly adapt their international mobility policies, compare their visions and maintain dialogue with expatriates. This is the mission of our Barometer.

For expatriates, it is important to be heard, to be able to bring to the attention of companies, the media and public authorities the reality of their experience, strongly impacted by the current crisis…

To meet these needs, the Expat Communication 2021 Barometer has become monthly, agile and collaborative.

MONTHLY: each month, different themes will be treated and analyzed to best reflect the situations experienced by expatriates.
AGILE: the delay between the launch of a subject and its restitution in the form of an infographic will remain less than 6 weeks to meet the constraints of a highly volatile period. The questionnaires adopt a very short and easily accessible format.
COLLABORATIVE: with the creation of a board that brings together companies, service providers and experts to gain perspective.

Each month, a theme

The relay was assured throughout the year via our newsletter and social networks. Find all the infographics and results of the Expat Communication 2021 barometer below:

The weather 2 for expatriates (November 2021)
Living conditions and health: What is important to you (October 2021)
The specific support that expatriates need (September 2021)
Expats, it’s where you live (July 2021)
What do you learn in expatriation (June 2021)
The return of expatriation (May 2021)
Expatriation packages (April 2021)
The place of expatriate spouses in expatriation(March 2021)
The weather for expatriates(February 2021)

All this work is included in a summary that will be presented on LinkedIn on January 20, 2022 at 2pm CET by the board members and will then be published on this site.

Methodology

Our surveys are conducted via online questionnaires (in French or English) distributed to our clients and partners at the beginning of each month.

They are intended for anyone who has lived or is living an expatriation experience of more than one year or who has returned from an expatriation. To participate you must be over 18 years old.

Take the current survey

The questionnaires are available in French or English. This link is accessible from your computer, tablet or phone.

Duration of the questionnaire: about 5 min

Your answers are treated confidentially, and if you wish to receive the results directly and answer our future surveys, you will be redirected at the end of the questionnaire to a second link to guarantee the anonymity of your answers to our survey.

Your participation is essential, thank you in advance for taking time to respond.