Episode 2 – Family Readiness in Global Relocation

In the second episode of the Relocation Unpacked mini-series, we shift the focus from organizational strategy to the personal and family dimensions of global relocation.

Together with global relocation expert Israel Fruman, hosts Zvika Kan-Tor and Prof. Gadi Ravid explore how families prepare for international assignments — emotionally, practically, and socially — and why family readiness is often the decisive factor in relocation success or failure.

The discussion covers key aspects of family preparation, including emotional readiness, early decision-making, the critical 90-day preparation window, housing and schooling considerations, financial and legal planning, and the importance of building social support networks in the host country.

This episode is based on a practical Family Relocation Checklist and is designed for HR leaders, global mobility professionals, and decision-makers who recognize that successful relocation extends far beyond logistics — and requires a deep understanding of the human and family experience behind every assignment.

🔗 Additional tools, family preparation guides, and extended resources related to this episode are available on our website:
https://www.gmstudies.org/

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office@gmstudies.com

The material for this episode was prepared and edited by Israel Fruman.
Global Mobility Studies (GMS) thanks him for his valuable contribution.