This one-day course provides insight into the theory and practical elements of managing international assignments. Incorporating discussions and exercises, the course covers the fundamentals for international HR professionals. This course is designed as an introduction or refresher for those in the field.

Course outline

• Understanding assignment objectives and conditions
• Assignee selection, preparation and relocation
• Benefits while on assignment
• Introduction to salary options
  • Home-based/build-up approach
  • Host-based approaches
  • Dual approach
  • Hybrid approach
• Allowances
  • Cost of living
  • Housing
  • Schooling for children
  • Home leave
• Relocation
• Tax and social security issues
• Administration
  • Assignment letter
  • Payroll administration
  • Finance/treasury considerations
• Successful assignments
  • Family and spouse concerns
  • Post-assignment: repatriation/localization/onward transfer