1. AASC Vienna 2014

2. 2 BEFORE - Verena Heingärtner, Lawyer, Network AFTER - Mrs.Christian Schleifer, ‘Spouse of’, Expat Bubble PLAN vs REALITY © 2014 MTL LESA

3. 3 THE FACTS (source: International Survey Summary Report 2012, PERMITS Foundation) © 2014 MTL LESA

4. 4 Based on UNDG JGN 2004 Open for ALL expat spouses on site Focus on spousal employment* © 2014 MTL LESA THE NETWORK

5. 5 MISSION & VISION LIAISON & EFFECTIVE VOICE CONNECT People & Organisations SUPPORT Spousal Employment & Professional Development © 2014 MTL LESA

6. 6 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Welcome Kit: “Living & Working in MTL” Buddy System / Focal Points: Face to Face contact HR Database: Job, Volunteer Opportunities Workshops & Coaching: Help for Self-Help Events: Charities, Arts, Local Networking © 2014 MTL LESA

7. 7 highly qualified professionals healthier work environment lower staff turnover and related costs higher efficiency & over-all performance GLOBAL MOBILITY POLICY Personal & Professional Fulfillment of Accompanying family © 2014 MTL LESA KEY for BUSINESS SUCCESS =

8. 8 LEGAL FRAMEWORK REDEFINE LEGAL FRAMEWORK Special Work Permits Equivalence of Qualifications © 2014 MTL LESA

9. 9 Focal Point & Office Start BEFORE assignment (min 6 months ahead) Include Partner in the whole process Assess Skills & Expectations to tailor support (language, qualifications, experience,…) Collaborate with other Networks (Expat Centers, Dual Career Networks, Spouse Clubs…) © 2014 MTL LESA RECOMMENDATIONS

10. QUESTIONS ? © 2014 MTL LESA 10

11. THANK YOU! verena.heingaertner@gmail.com