Permits Foundation global survey report 2008
19 December 2008Permits 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 both the private and public sectors.
The results provide a clear evidence that:
A lack of partner employment opportunities adversely affects global mobility of highly skilled international employees.
A few focused improvements by employers and governments can make a triple win for families, employers and host countries.
Work permits for spouses and partners are one of the keys to location attrractiveness.
