Western style pay and benefit practices are on the rise in the Middle East, according to a new study by Mercer. The survey showed the traditional focus on salaries is shifting to include a variety of benefit options. read more

Claire Keogh examines the positives and negatives of the current weak US dollar and strategies for assisting employees abroad who are feeling the pinch. read more

A study by Mercer shows that six of the world’s ten highest paying counties for information technology (IT) managers are in Western Europe. The 2007 'Pay Around the World' survey compared total annual cash compensation and remuneration information for IT staff of 6,545 companies in 35 different countries. read more

For your assignees on-route to Singapore, the following digestible tips on liaising or communicating with Singaporeans could make all the difference between success and failure on the business floor. read more

Misunderstandings involving cultural norms relating to gender interaction can have severe consequences for the business. We offer suggestions on gender etiquette for employees moving to the US. read more