Emigrant spouses and the loss of female talent

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For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey begs a fundamental question: What do we risk by traveling to a place that is supposed to be uninhabited by humans? And as the climate warms, should we really be going to Antarctica in the first place? SHOW NOTES: Kara Weller: The Impossible Dilemma of a Polar Guide Marilyn Raphael: A twenty-first century structural change in Antarctica’s sea ice system Karl Watson: First Time in Antarctica Jeb Brooks : 7 Days in Antarctica (Journey to the South Pole) Metallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

2 года назад 35:30

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In this episode, we talk with Maria Elo, an associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark and an immigration fellow at the Institute of Migration. Drawing from her academic expertise and personal experiences, Maria sheds light on the challenges encountered by spousal migrants and provides insights into this crucial topic. With a particular focus on women, Maria also highlights the alarming consequences of losing valuable talent due to inadequate support systems.
In this episode, we cover:
Different types of challenges faced by migrants, including institutional challenges related to formal identity and private business challenges related to social and work-life contexts

The challenge of language barriers faced by migrants and the difficulties of investing in language learning while balancing other responsibilities
The importance of long-term planning and strategic engagement with one's own talent and future development
The need for multi-stakeholder engagement to discuss how to put different resources into use and create innovation and development
The importance of doing a personal analysis of potential pathways before making decisions

Join us as we explore the barriers faced by women in particular, the impact on individuals, companies, and society at large, and potential solutions to address this issue.
FInd out more about Maria here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-elo-593579a2/

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KnowThyBrand - Championing gender inclusion in business

Emigrant spouses and the loss of female talent

KnowThyBrand - Championing gender inclusion in business

published 2 года назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

The challenge of language barriers faced by migrants and the difficulties of investing in language learning while balancing other responsibilities
The importance of long-term planning and strategic engagement with one's own talent and future development
The need for multi-stakeholder engagement to discuss how to put different resources into use and create innovation and development
The importance of doing a personal analysis of potential pathways before making decisions

70 эпизодов

#Entrepreneur #Business #Marketing #Giulia Iannucci #Brand #Female Entrepreneurs #Startup #Gender Equality #Women In Business #Women #Female Leadership #Gender Inclusion #Personal Brand

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