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Mobility Basics: Achieving equity

Published 27 April 2018

Equity among assignees is one of the holy grails of international HR but there is no simple way of achieving it. This blog post looks at the different salary approaches that can be used by a company, and the pros and cons of each.

Public transport allowances – a sustainable and cost-effective assignment choice

Published 22 February 2023

Sustainability is increasingly being factored into international assignment packages, with many companies choosing to provide assignees with public transport allowances instead of motoring benefits. On top of the positive environmental impact, providing a public transport all...

Where are housing rents rising and why?

Published 17 May 2022

We take a look at why rents are rising in many markets around the world, including a focus on four locations where our clients' assignees are feeling the pinch.

Benefits provision for international assignments

Published 10 September 2021

Our latest infographic shares some of the key highlights from our Benefits for International Assignments Survey.

Mobility Basics: The assignment lifecycle - on and post assignment

Published 29 October 2018

The second and final part of our assignment lifecycle series looks at the different steps that need to be considered by a global mobility team during an assignment, as well as the repatriation process once it has ended.

From spreadsheets to AI: how will technology shape the future of global mobility?

Published 11 July 2019

We've taken a look at the different ways that technology can transform global mobility, both now and in the future.

Short-term assignments are the new normal, but compliance remains a challenge

Published 10 September 2019

ECA's Short-term Assignments Survey found that almost 75% of companies expect the amount of short-term assignees to increase in the next three years.

Salary Trends 2025-26 – Local pay awards remain above inflation

Published 20 November 2025

Explore the key global pay shifts revealed in our latest Salary Trends report - and uncover what they mean for your mobility planning in 2026.

How has water scarcity impacted location allowances?

Published 07 December 2023

ECA's recently published Location Ratings results show how water issues are increasingly affecting both the wellbeing of expatriates and their location allowances.

Mobility Basics: Covering living expenses on short-term assignments

Published 17 May 2023

As short-term assignments become an essential means of moving talent, how should employees be compensated for their living costs during the assignment?