Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate digital knowledge sharing (KS) and social learning (SL) of geographically dispersed employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: The method is qualitative case study action research within a leading global provider of...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the transformation of the Global Mobility (GM) function within global organisations from a tactical/transactional into a strategic function to add value to the business and international assignees. Design/methodology/approach: The method of...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the human capital (HC) expatriates require and develop during an international assignment (IA) to work effectively and live contentedly in a host country. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative research entailing interviews with 78 expatriates...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore engagement of flexpatriates on rotational and regular field assignments in the energy industry, theoretically grounded in the “Four Fundamental Pillars of Engagement”. Design/methodology/approach In an exploratory case study within a global...