SEE PRESS RELEASES UNDER NEWS AND SERVICES AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS UNDER CONFERENCE 2007 which is also under the rubric NEWS AND SERVICES

In today's global workplace, dual career issues are an increasing concern. Women's participation in international mobility has increased from 5% in 1990 to 16.5% in 2005.

ORC Worldwide launched of the 2008 Survey of the Impact of Dual Careers on International Assignments and would like to invite you to participate.

Updated for the 2008 edition, the Dual Careers Survey , which has been conducted five times since 1990, explores the challenges faced by expatriates and their spouses/partners when presented with an international assignment opportunity. Participating companies will receive a FREE report, and there is no charge to participate.

The survey covers:

• Assistance for spouses/partners in expatriate policy


• Types of assistance offered to the spouse/partner prior to, during, and after international assignments


• Compensation for financial loss


• Reasons for rejecting assignments


• Early repatriation and failed assignments


• Factors in the selection process


• Overcoming dual career barriers


• Growth in awareness of dual career issues

To participate:

1. Log on to http://dynasurv.orcww.com/DualCareers2008/login.asp


2. Click the REGISTER link.
   
   Once you have registered you need only enter your email address and password to continue your survey.


3. Complete your survey by the deadline: August 15, 2008.

Should you have any questions on the survey, please contact me directly or Caitlin.Larrabee@orcww.com Thank you in advance for participating in this survey!