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Just Abroad Launches New Study Abroad Program, Offering Affordable Coaching and Diverse Options Post by ANI on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Just Abroad, a leading education consultancy specialising in international study programs, has launched a new initiative to connect Indian students with diverse academic opportunities in top global destinations covering the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. This exciting expansion marks the venture into new territories for the company, which is a sister concern of the established Atmia Education, known for its success in sending over 3000+ students abroad for MBBS studies, with more than 10000+ currently pursuing their…

The L-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for intracompany transferees. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position to transfer to a related U.S. business entity with a qualifying relationship. What is a “Qualifying Relationship”? A qualifying relationship exists if the foreign entity is either a parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate of the U.S. petitioner. This visa category is meant to facilitate the movement of key personnel to ensure the smooth running and development of the company’s U.S. operations. We provide the definition of parent, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate…

63 In the dynamic realm of international commerce, the effectiveness of labor use plays a crucial role in determining economic health and expansion. Frequently disregarded in wider economic discourse, the labor efficiency ratio is a crucial indicator of workforce productivity and its impact on the financial well-being of an organization, industry, and country. This paper explores the complex relationship between labor efficiency and economic growth, looking at the global labor productivity landscape, sectoral impacts, empirical data, theoretical underpinnings, and policy implications. Economic theories behind labor efficiency Labor efficiency, fundamentally, refers to the output generated per unit of labor input. It’s…

Ball State University Director of Study Abroad Ashley Coker has one mission: give Ball State students the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures.  “My favorite part of my job is helping students make the connections they need in order to have that experience,” Coker said.  During the 2024  summer semester, the opportunities to study abroad are abundant for the first time post-pandemic. “We have students going on 35 different experiences this summer. 15 of those programs are Ball State faculty-led,” Coker said, highlighting The Miller College of Business’ upcoming trip to Italy will explore the different facets of international…

53 In an era where the traditional “work from office” norm is swiftly regaining its foothold, a progressive movement led by visionary CEOs is emerging, contesting conventional practices and championing the merits of hybrid work models, particularly emphasizing their value for women. This initiative gains significant relevance against the backdrop of the Indian labor market, which has observed a notable dip in female workforce engagement over the past three decades. The pivot towards flexible working arrangements stands out as a potent strategy for empowering women, promising to both draw in and preserve the invaluable contributions of female professionals. The hybrid…

20 In the constantly changing labor environment of 2024, under persistent economic uncertainty, a revolutionary change is beginning to emerge. Companies are reassessing conventional incentive schemes because they understand that increasing employee engagement and productivity requires more than just pay raises and bonuses. An important trend is highlighted by a ground-breaking RBC Workplace Realities Poll: workers want a strong financial wellness plan to help them through the turbulent economic times, not simply monetary compensation. This strategy change is essential to the success of the company and benefits the workforce as well. The rising demand for financial wellness The year 2024…

For decades, Chinese families have considered sending their children to study abroad a surefire shortcut to gaining wealth and cementing their social status. This phenomenon actually even predates China’s Reform and Opening Up, with many upper class students having headed overseas in the first half of the 20th century, before a 30-year interregnum. And while Chinese students aren’t going to stop flocking to foreign schools and universities any time soon, rising unemployment and dropping salaries for returning students mean the trend is starting to subtly change.Studying abroad is still popular: Last year, students who originally planned to study at universities…

In the Chinese city of Shanghai, two young women seeking education abroad have both decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying advertising, it was the cost. “It doesn’t work for me when you have to spend 2 million (yuan) ($2,78,000) but find no job upon returning,” she said. Ms. Dong is headed to Hong Kong this fall instead.Costs were not a concern for Yvonne Wong, 24, now studying comparative literature and cultures in a master’s program at the University of Bristol in…

35 A groundbreaking Ensono poll has highlighted a significant change in the IT sector’s work culture. The poll shows how hybrid work models are creating more inclusive and fair opportunities for women.  The poll, which involved 1,500 full-time female professionals from several countries, including India, reveals the significant impact that flexible work arrangements may have in the technology industry.  Let’s examine the results and consider the implications for women in technology going forward. Hybrid work: A gateway to greater opportunities According to a survey conducted by technology advisory company Ensono, 80% of women believe that remote work has provided greater…

Studying abroad is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a period when moving to another country for a short stay is easy. It is a time to explore new cultures and have a taste of the feelings of living a different life. I completed a program at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, a country that I had never been to. It is not all sunshine and rainbows (literally, there was so much rain) and the experiences that you will have will mostly be unique to you and others in your program. “How was studying abroad?” is not a question that can be…