Published 06 April 2023
As Africa's foreign exchange reserves dwindle and currency values fall, leaders need to be clear about where the causes lie.
Published 17 June 2025
Family and cultural adaptation challenges are an often overlooked - but critical - factor in the success of international assignments. Without the right support, these issues can derail even the most well-planned moves. Here we delve into why ignoring them is no longer an op...
Published 08 July 2021
How have key events around the world have affected cost of living indices for your assignees?
Published 22 June 2022
How have key events around the world affected cost of living indices for your assignees?
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 20 October 2023
While exchange rate fluctuations may be beyond employers' control, they are accountable for implementing protective measures to safeguard assignees from adverse impacts. Getting exchange rate protection right involves aligning multiple processes correctly. Depending on how th...
Published 26 October 2023
In the final blog in our series on international remote working, we discuss some of the pros and cons as well as key considerations for companies implementing and managing international remote workers.
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 30 March 2023
What are location allowances and how and why are they paid? Read on to set location allowances for your globally mobile employees with confidence.
Published 23 August 2023
Accurately comparing expatriate salaries across diverse roles and industries is complex. Fortunately, a robust and consistent job evaluation system, like ECA's points system, can help simplify the task. It provides organisations with a way to benchmark their diverse groups of...