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Articles, interviews, self-assessments, survey results, book excerpts, the latest business trends and management perspectives from around the globe. PLUS links to AMA’s seminars and events throughout the world and our wide range of ongoing learning resources.

	Survey Shows UK Job Satisfaction and Commitment on the Decline. Fewer than 60% of respondents say they feel a strong sense of commitment to their organization, down 5% from three years ago.

Additional Global Perspectives Articles of Interest:

• Global Trends for Workers with Disabilities. People with disabilities make up a growing proportion of the workforce around the world. Here are some ways countries and businesses are responding.

• Seeking a Global Pension Fix. For many countries, finding the money to fund pensions for an aging population is a big worry. Here are some strategies that may prevent a pension crisis.

• Global Quality of Life Survey Results. From Mercer Human Resource Consulting, the latest stats on personal safety and overall quality of life for expats around the world.

• Defrosting Business Communications with Europe. If your business takes you to the European Union, these communication tips are a must-read.

• Multi-national Firms Favor a Global Approach to Compensation Management. A new study by Mercer Human Resource Consulting shows that global pay strategies play an increasingly important role in multi-national organizations.

• Debating Discounts in the Philippines. Offering products for a fixed price makes sense, even in cultures where price haggling is the norm.

• Case Study: Getting to “Yes” with Chinese Companies.William R. Dodson explains why what you say can be less important than how you say it when you're communicating with the Chinese.

• Egyptians Will Enjoy the Largest Pay Increases and Japanese the Smallest in the Year Ahead. The latest salary trends survey also shows increases for U.S. workers will stay only one point ahead of inflation.

• Is Outsourcing the Answer for Your Organization? For many companies, outsourcing is a viable option for successfully competing in a global economy. The author presents some of the pros and cons, to help you decide what’s right for your company.

• Investing Overseas: the Risks and Rewards. Before you dip your toe into the waters of foreign investments, consider these basic pros and cons.

• Global Relocation Trends Survey. “Come back soon, avoid the U.S. and leave the kids at home.” That’s the message many companies are giving to execs heading to overseas assignments. Find out the latest “Global Relocation Trends Survey” results.

• Negotiating in an Anti-American Environment. Unfortunately, an increasing number of American businesspeople find themselves dealing with distrustful or antagonistic attitudes overseas. Here are some tips to help overcome a negative situation.

• Top 10 Ultimate Travel Savings Strategies. How to get the best rate at the best hotel, use those frequent-flyer miles most effectively and navigate the Net to find the cheapest airfares, from the authors of Guerrilla Travel Tactics: Hundreds of Simple Strategies Guaranteed to Save Road Warriors Time & Money.

• New Global Cost-of-Living Survey Results: Tokyo Is Most Expensive; Asuncion, Paraguay Is Cheapest. London is the most expensive city in Europe; the Big Apple tops U.S. cities and Asuncion, Paraguay is the cheapest city on earth, according to Mercer Human Resources latest data.