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Relocating executives: "mission (im)possible"? There is no doubting that globalization assumes growing mobility in an already hectic business world. As part of this process, Human Resource Management (HRM) must not only play a decisive role but also be proactive and pursue company aims.

René Rey

Moving abroad: opportunities and challenges When an employee is invited to take on a challenge in another country, the company is sure of his potential, but is unable to predict whether the expatriate will be successful or not.

Daniela Lima

Insights from a Brazilian expat in Switzerland In this interview, Angélica Rotondaro, professional in the communication and branding area, talks about her experience as a Brazilian expatriate in Switzerland and the challenges in multicultural environments. She lived and worked in Zurich from 2006 to 2009, and in 2007 she participated in branding projects in twelve different countries. She currently represents the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) for Latin America and develops consulting projects focused on brand and positioning of ethical products in the European market.

Angélica Rotondaro

Interview with Yvette Sánchez Yvette Sánchez, who holds the chair of Hispanic Cultures and Literature at the University of St. Gallen and is director of the Centre for Latin American Studies (CLS HSG), gave an interview to SWISSCAM Magazine. She is engaged in several research projects in the fields of Interculturality, TransArea and Hemispheric Studies, especially of ‘Latinos' in the United States.

Yvette Sánchez

Training in intercultural competence? A little serving of sushi for lunch today, indulging in the luxury of a plate of tapas after work, and then a caipirinha or two to round off the evening. We will take tango classes in the new year, and until then we will thrill to African rhythms at the jazz festival.

Guido Homberger

economy

Why we must not miss out on Brazil's rise to world power status At present, few countries are as underestimated as Brazil. However, the world's fifth-largest country in area and population is well on the way to becoming a world power in economic terms.

Alexander Busch

The BNDES and internationalization of companies

Sérgio Földes Guimarães

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Acquisition of real estate in Brazil There are several reasons why foreigners look to purchase real estate in Brazil - whether to buy their own house to live in Brazil, a vacation home on the beach or to purchase real estate for their commercial and industrial activities or as an investment, among many others. This guide will give you an overview of the requirements and restrictions of purchasing real estate in Brazil.

Claudia Barmann Bernard

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Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards: where does Brazil stand today?

Rachel Benevenuto

success story

Panalpina opens own store in Sao Paulo

Daniel Setz

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Lunch with Senator Garibaldi Alves Filho / Legal Business Breakfast - Swiss Technology at Hospitalar 2010 / SWISSCAM participates at ECO Business 2010 - Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter's visit to Brazil / New employee: Lana Hangstmann de Moura - New members - State Secretary Jean Daniel Gerber visits Brazil to promote bilateral relations / Swiss National Day

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10/2010

Edition 62 | focus: interculturality

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Cleyton e Angela Heuberger/ Veronika Candelaria Gertrude Reichenberger/ Rolf Rauschenbach/ Tjerk Brühwiller/ Jeunesse Brunner

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