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The much-anticipated Trailing Spouse Survey was launched in May 2005. The 80-page survey contains findings from a 4-year study of accompanying spouse issues on international assignments and completes a project that was started nearly 5 years ago on this website as part of a much larger study conducted at Southern Cross University, Australia. Nearly 100 copies of the survey have already been purchased by relocation companies, expat coaches, international schools, corporate HR executives, bookstores, and academic institutions. The Trailing Spouse Survey is unique. It is from the perspective of the trailing spouse and explores the non-work/family issues associated with deploying international assignees. The survey is intended to provide practitioners, assignees and trailing spouses with useful information to assist them in making informed decisions about their international assignments. The statistical and benchmarking data provided in the survey is intended to assist practitioners with the development and design of their expatriate policies and programs. The survey provides insightful conclusions from the trailing spouse’s perspective in six specific areas, including: o Organisational support from HR o Barriers to mobility (willingness to relocate) o Family issues o Work/Life challenges o Dual-career challenges o Assignment success factors
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I just have to tell you that I have finished reading your survey and I absolutely love it and all the information that you have gathered on behalf of trailing spouses. It is so validating ... every HR and relocation company needs to have a copy of this survey! Debra R. Bryson, MSW, LCSW Co-author of "A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide to Maintaining a Sense of Self While Moving Overseas"
Congratulations on your published survey! It is an excellent (and needed) contribution to the study of trailing spouses and relocation issues. Dr Kandace Schrimsher, Emory University
I wish I could write an entire chapter/article for my new book (instead of just a professional profile) on what you shared with me from your trailing spouse survey -- please move ahead with a great career based on your terrific insights and experiences! Professor Charles Vance Loyola Marymount University Author of "Managing a Global Workforce" (ME Sharpe, 2006), "Mastering Management Education" (Sage, 1993) and "Managing a Global Workforce" (ME Sharpe, 2004)
I'm blown away by your survey results. You've done a fantastic job! Paul Warner, Director - Retiree Services & HR Alcan Shared Services Chicago
I think your research into the issues facing "trailing" spouses is terrific. As a intercultural trainer and spouse myself I think there is a real need for organizations to listen to the voices of spouses. Val Boyko, Intercultural Trainer and Professional Coach www.myglobalcoach.com Congratulations on getting your survey material published, it's a great study. I will use your research findings in my IHRM course next semester. I think it's important for the students to know these issues and I also think that the results from your survey could get some good group discussions going.
Dr Peter Ross
I have just purchased a copy of your survey online and have read it with
interest. I find your work insightful and helpful for those working with
expatriates.
Pastor P Charles Seoul National University
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