01/02/2010 Companies still sending expats abroad despite economic downturn

Expatica HR Top 5 Industry Survey Awards' top ranking survey reveals that, despite the economic crisis, the overwhelming majority of companies still feel the need to send expatriates abroad although they are reevaluating their policies to cut costs.

29/01/2010 Announcing the winners of the Expatica 2008/ 2009 Top 5 HR Industry Survey Awards

The top ranking survey, ORC Worldwide Flash Survey: Cost Savings Initiatives 2009, "is a current and timely review of the impact of context on the use and management of expatriation in a tight economy."

18/01/2010 Expatriate management conferences, seminars and expos 2010

Updating your conference schedule? Take a look at our listing of expatriate management conferences, seminars and expos.

18/01/2010 HR European news roundup - January 2010

A selection of the latest European HR news from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE).

13/01/2010 Financial organisations change pay mix for 2010

A new survey by Mercer shows changes in short-term incentives as financial organisations respond to regulatory guidance resulting from financial crisis.

more HR features

• European stocks begin 2010 on positive note:
  European stock markets rose to see the new trading year in, after earlier gains in Tokyo, as dealers returned to their desks in upbeat mood for the first trading day of 2010.
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• The 'dark' side of international assignments:
  Substance abuse by expats and their dependents contributes to assignment failure. However, convincing people to seek help, given the strong denial or secrecy surrounding these problems, can be a challenge reports Robin Pascoe.
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• Companies focus on contingency planning as H1N1 spreads:
  The recent emergence of Influenza A (H1N1) has posed a challenge to employers worldwide. Concerned that this virus is going to become more serious and widespread, they are taking actions to minimise their risk.
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• What makes an expatriate assignment work?:
  Researcher Ben van den Anker looks at the factors involved in making a successful expatriation and finds that soft skills are important for an expat to fit into abroad.
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• HR European news roundup - December 2009:
  A selection of the latest European HR news from the Federation of European Employers (FedEE).