The Role of Repatriation in and for Global Careers

Akkan, Eren; Lazarova, Mila; Reiche, B. Sebastian

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-76529-7_9

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“…It is useful to consider this study's contribution to the small, yet emerging, body of literature on SIE repatriation. First, repatriation is an under-researched phase of expatriation, and particularly SIE (Akkan et al, 2018;Chiang et al, 2017), and the empirical data here contributes to our understanding of the construct. Specifically, our research shows a relatively strong level of congruence between participants' expectations and experiences of repatriation, and a relative ease of re-adjustment along with other positive work and non-work-related outcomes not uniformly seen in relation to assigned CDI repatriation.…”

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Repatriation of self-initiated expatriates: expectations vs. experiences

Ellis

Thorn

Yao

2020

CDI

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PurposeWhile there is a burgeoning literature on self-initiated expatriates (SIEs), the emphasis has been on expatriation not repatriation. The purpose of this paper therefore is to explore how repatriating SIEs perceive the experience of repatriation compared with their pre-repatriation expectations. Further, we examine the seminal work of Black et al. (1992) in the light of current day realities.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative research draws on interviews with SIE New Zealanders returning home. It is an exploratory longitudinal study, based on interview data collected prior to (n = 32), and after (n = 27) repatriation, comparing expectations and experiences of repatriation.FindingsFindings show that there is a strong level of congruence between the expectations of the return and their experience of repatriation. This congruence eases the transition and mitigates the impact of reverse culture shock. We revise Black et al.'s framework of repatriation adjustment to more accurately reflect the expectations and experiences of repatriating SIEs, recognising the importance of individual agency and the impact of today's technological advances on repatriation.Research limitations/implicationsThe contributions of this paper include clarification of repatriating SIEs. Further, through the revision of the framework, we identify new areas of research that would aid our understanding of repatriating SIEs and lead to the development of a more detailed model. We highlight the interplay between variables showing how these might mitigate the shock of repatriation.Originality/valueRepatriation is an under-researched phase of the SIE, and this study provides empirical data that contributes to our understanding of the construct. Black et al.'s framework of repatriation adjustment is revised in the context of contemporary SIE, highlighting the holistic nature of self-initiated expatriation and repatriation, viewing the events not as discrete, but as a continuum of time.

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“…The repatriating SIE, in order to meet our definition, was an SIE in the host country, and hence does not have the “status” of the expatriate, but is more akin to a local employee. SIEs have not had the benefits of compensatory packages often provided to expatriates (Akkan et al , 2018), so there is no impact on re-adjustment.…”

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Repatriation of self-initiated expatriates: expectations vs. experiences

Ellis

Thorn

Yao

2020

CDI

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“…Yet, numerous challenges await those who are newly repatriated. The literature notes the high percentage of returnees who leave companies within two years of repatriation (Akkan et al , 2018; Bossard and Peterson, 2005; Chiang et al , 2018; McEvoy and Buller, 2013). When repatriates have been separated from their home culture and social groups for many years, the repatriation process becomes especially difficult as they attempt to reestablish friendships and a social network (Gibson et al , 2015; Kierner and Suutari, 2018).…”

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“…This study seeks to make two primary contributions. First, it addresses the challenges of US repatriates and respective families when they return from China, by extending our understanding of the role of home social networking during the assignment and upon return (Akkan et al , 2018; Chiang et al , 2018; Kierner and Suutari, 2018; Knocke and Schuster, 2017; Mao and Shen, 2015). Second, this study focuses on how home Christian communities assist US repatriates and their families.…”

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Repatriation: a qualitative study of repatriates after returning from China assignments

Kimber

2019

JGM

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Purpose Companies expend significant resources on global assignees’ success during deployment. However, the broader repatriation experience of organizational expatriates and their families, beyond securing employment, is still largely unexplored. Thus, the purpose of this paper, an exploratory study, is to describe the repatriation experience of five US Christian repatriates who returned to the USA after long-term expatriate assignments in China. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was employed, and data were collected through five open-ended interviews with US Christian repatriates, focusing on their social networks and family repatriation experiences. Findings Upon repatriation, most global assignees received assistance with relocation and securing stateside employment but no assistance with readjustment issues for themselves or their accompanying family members. Most found repatriation the most difficult part of the assignment, and home churches were of little assistance. The findings support the deterioration of home social networks during longer assignments and extend the literature’s findings to the expatriate spouse and families. Originality/value This exploratory study addresses the experiences of Christian US repatriates and their social support through work and non-work home social networks. The findings highlight the importance of intentional efforts by repatriates and their families to strengthen their home social connections in order to minimize repatriation difficulties.

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“…In comparison to the RCS, cross-cultural readjustment is considered an optimistic attitude concept (Akkan et al, 2018). Black and his colleagues (Black, 1994;Black & Gregersen, 1999;Black et al, 1992;Akkan et al, 2018;Ellis, Thorn & Yao, 2020) suggest that cross cultural readjustment includes environment, (work, general, interaction).…”

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Micro Push and Pull Factors Influence Human Capital Flight in Academia: A Qualitative Study

Arshad¹,

Malik²

2021

IRMBR

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This study aims to deepen the understanding of the issues of an intellectual brain drain in academia. There is no doubt that higher education is vital to the growth and development of a country. Hence, the universities need to maintain highly qualified human resources to ensure effectiveness and competitiveness. This research study is focused to investigate the experiences of the academicians who are foreign qualified and migrated to advanced countries, they were asked to describe their experiences, using their own stories and interpretations of their personal experiences. The qualitative research approach was adopted to get the gist of the real reason that prompts the academicians to stay or leave their home country after getting education from abroad. The study employed social constructivism as an interpretive framework analysis method and used purposive and snowballing sampling techniques. Semi-structured interviews were recorded and analyzed. Findings suggested that career opportunities, economic, social, education, technological factors, and adjustment issues caused the brain drain of academicians of public sector universities of Islamabad. The knowledge drawn from this research can operate as a piece of useful reference information for current and future recruitment efforts, support services, and helpful in minimizing the brain drain. Keywords: Academicians, Brain Drain, Human Resource, Higher Education Institutions (HEI), Push Pull Factors.

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The Role of Repatriation in and for Global Careers

Cited by 4 publications

References 95 publications

Repatriation of self-initiated expatriates: expectations vs. experiences

Repatriation of self-initiated expatriates: expectations vs. experiences

Repatriation: a qualitative study of repatriates after returning from China assignments

Micro Push and Pull Factors Influence Human Capital Flight in Academia: A Qualitative Study

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