An expat is often parachuted into a new country with very little notice or adaptation period before he/she needs to be performing well in his/her new job.
These conditions do not bode well when not only do different profiles need to be managed but social conventions, bias and other invisible laws that govern individual behaviour and the way they communicate must be addressed.
Expats would be better equipped to perform at their best rapidly should they be guided through the cultural labyrinth in which he/she lands.
Expatriation entails other complications when returning to the country of origin. For those who managed to adapt to a new culture, way of life, the return home can be very disconcerting and can even cause anxiety