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June
2007
Allowances

retstricted to myECA users only Assignment benefits – delivery and tax implications

Sonja Helfenstein, Senior Consultant at ECA, explains how changing the way taxable benefits are delivered to assignees can result in considerable cost savings for companies.

July
2007
Cost of living

retstricted to myECA users only Grub’s up!

Food inflation has been hitting the headlines around the world, but is it just another temporary cycle or something more permanent? Andrew Payne, Economic Analyst at ECA, investigates.

July
2007
Expatriate management

retstricted to myECA users only How much are you worth to your business?

ECA’s latest research shows that few international HRs are able to calculate accurately the value their international mobility programmes bring to the business. Emily Tuite reports.

July
2007
Expatriate management

retstricted to myECA users only Duty of care for internationally mobile staff

Operating in increasingly complex environments means businesses should go the extra mile to demonstrate duty of care. Martyn Thomas, Director, Operational Support at G4S Global Risks, outlines some of the areas that companies should consider.

July
2007
Cost of living

retstricted to myECA users only Cost of living – the movers and the shakers

With ECA’s March 2007 cost of living results now published, Will Turner, Cost of Living Product Manager at ECA, looks at some of the stories emerging from the worldwide cost of living survey.

August
2007
Allowances

retstricted to myECA users only Home and host housing options

David Remedios, Head of Consultancy at ECA, appraises the various approaches companies should consider when planning an assignee’s home and host housing provision.

August
2007
Cost of living

retstricted to myECA users only How much will winning the World Cup cost you?

With kick-off to the 2007 Rugby World Cup just weeks away, Sam Matthews investigates how much it will cost supporters from the 20 participating nations to follow their team to this year’s tournament in France.

August
2007
Expatriate management

retstricted to myECA users only The Permits Foundation: building opportunities for expat spouses

Work permit barriers for expat spouses can jeopardise a successful international assignment. But now there is an organisation tackling the trailing spouse permit issue. Immigration lawyer, Patrick Rovers, speaks with The Permits Foundation’s driving force, Kathleen van der Wilk-Carlton.

August
2007
Expatriate management

retstricted to myECA users only Assignee selection

Poor candidate selection is one of the most frequently cited reasons for assignment failure, but what can companies do to help ensure they select the right person for the job? Lee Quane, General Manager, ECA International Hong Kong, reports.

September
2007
Expatriate management

retstricted to myECA users only Assignment preparation

Preparation of expatriates can sometimes be neglected in the rush to finalise the terms and conditions. David Remedios, Head of Consultancy at ECA, introduces some of the key areas HR can make a difference.

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