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12/02/2010 What companies find important in international assignment policies

Expatica HR award-winning survey, ORC’s Worldwide Survey of International Assignment Policies and Practices, reveals what companies find most important to include in their assigment policies.

23/12/2009 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 life abroad.

07/09/2009 Financing retirement and healthcare in an ageing world

Nest egg Mercer and the World Economic Forum offer strategic advice to employers, who will play a critical role in addressing the challenges posed by an ageing population and looming healthcare and pension benefit costs.

25/08/2009 Companies making tough choices in order to grow during recession

Venus fly trap Firms focused on rapid growth are blending defensive tactics like staff cuts with offensive measures in their efforts to pass their competitors.

14/05/2009 Expat localisation: policy versus practice

ORC Worldwide's International Localisation Policies and Practices survey reveals that, despite having a policy, most companies deal with employee localisation cases individually. To ensure lower costs, companies need to standardise their policies.