Tailored Cross-Cultural Training for International Assignees

Relocating an employee can cost 3–5x their annual salary. Yet research shows the top reasons assignments fail are cultural misunderstandings in the workplace, family members struggling to adapt and misaligned expectations of everyday life abroad.

The human element is what makes or breaks an assignment. That’s why language and cross-cultural skills are now recognised as strategic enablers of success. For the last 30 years, we have prepared employees and their families with the tools they need to adapt quickly, perform effectively, and integrate into their new environment.

You can choose from one, or all, of our services below.

Behind every successful relocation is a family that feels settled. That’s why we extend our support beyond the employee to spouses, partners and children helping them adapt, connect, and thrive in their new environment.

Assignments to (and from) the UK 

Our services also support inpats relocating to the UK. From understanding British communication styles to practical settling-in support, we make transitions smoother for employees and their families.

📖 Read our case study: Living and Working in the UK

Need Language Support Too?

We also offer intensive language lessons tailored to your schedule:

• Face-to-face with a tutor at your home or office
• Online with a live trainer
• Residential immersion courses at partner schools

Ready to Future-Proof Your Mobility Programme?

Companies that invest in language and cultural training report:

• Faster time-to-productivity
• Higher assignment completion rates
• Improved global client relationships
• Stronger retention of internationally mobile staff

Don’t let language and cultural challenges derail your investment in assignees. With Babel’s tailored training, your globally mobile staff will be prepared to succeed. Contact us today.

📩 Email: mail@babelgroup.co.uk
📞 Phone: +44 (0)208 295 5877

FAQs

Why is global mobility increasing again?
Companies are re-investing in international assignments to drive growth, expand into new markets, and develop globally minded leaders.

What causes global mobility assignments to fail?
Cultural adaptation challenges, lack of family integration, and insufficient preparation, not logistics.

How does training improve assignment success rates?
Language and cultural training equip employees and their families to adapt faster, collaborate effectively, and build stronger local relationships.

Who benefits from cross-cultural training - the employee or the company?
In our experience, both. Employees enjoy smoother transitions and reduced stress, while companies gain stronger ROI, talent retention, and productivity.