What is an expatriate in an employment context?

[alena]

I've heard the word expatriate used in global business. What does it mean, and how does expatriate employment typically work?

 

[Ellie]

An expatriate (expat) is an employee who is sent by their company to work in a foreign country for a temporary or long-term assignment. Expatriates help organizations manage international operations, transfer knowledge, and support global business growth.

 

[jacksparrow]

An expatriate (expat) in employment is a worker sent by a company to live and work in another country for a temporary or long-term assignment. Expatriates often handle international operations, management roles, or specialized business projects abroad.

 

[Tight Eyez]

In an employment context, an expatriate (or “expat”) is an employee who lives and works in a country other than their home country, usually for a temporary assignment on behalf of their employer. Companies often send expatriates abroad to manage operations, transfer skills, oversee projects, or support international business expansion.