Published 14 August 2019
Alternative host-based approaches to expat pay, such as the local-plus approach, are proving popular. But is it always a more cost-effective approach?
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?
Published 09 June 2022
With a wide range of index types and customisation options available, we take a look at how global mobility managers can make the most of their cost of living index.
Published 07 December 2022
Wage increases are always keenly anticipated by staff, but why are salaries reviewed at all? And do assignee salaries need to be reviewed in a different way to local salaries?
Published 07 July 2022
We take a look at the common difficulties that arise when moving staff from low- to high-paying countries and consider potential solutions.
Published 19 January 2023
An assignment letter should be as detailed as possible if potentially costly misunderstandings are to be avoided. Here's what you need to consider and the various elements that should be covered.
Published 18 September 2020
We look at the advantages and disadvantages of tax equalisation and tax protection to help you decide the best option for your organisation.
Published 30 August 2019
Global mobility professionals are increasingly looking at different ways to compensate their expatriate populations. One method that often attracts a lot of attention is the local-plus approach.
Published 27 October 2022
Cost estimates enable better-informed decisions and cost-efficiency in your global mobility programme, providing indispensable insight for different stakeholders across the business. Here we take a look at how cost estimates are used and what components are included in the ca...
Published 26 January 2018
Our latest Mobility Basics post looks at how and why mobility and location allowances are used when calculating salaries for international assignees.