For the latest episode in K2’s Fireside Talks series, K2 Brazil’s Fireside Talks host, Financial and Admin Coordinator, Ana Paduan, is joined by her K2 Brazil colleague, Client Services Consultant, Karolina Lima, to discuss relocation in Latin America.
Karolina, who joined the K2 team in 2023, has worked within the Global Mobility industry for the last decade, and has vast Human Resources and Global Mobility knowledge, having spent time both as part of an in-house GM team, and working for relocation companies.
Throughout their discussion, Ana and Karolina unpack some of the main challenges assignees can come up against when it comes to relocation in Latin America. They look at the role of services such as cultural and language training, as well as spousal assistance, in ensuring a smooth transition in instances where there are significant cultural differences between home and host locations. The pair also uncover the cost of living in some of the major Latin American cities, revealing which is the most expensive on average.
Other key conversation points include:
- The need to make security a consideration when relocating to certain countries
- The rise in popularity of pet relocations
- Best practice when supporting assignees with home search
- The importance of the ‘because it’s personal’ approach to managing moves