International assignments

New and updated

• Date:

  17 June 2020

  Type:

  News

  Global mobility will return to 'business as usual' for many employers

  Almost half of employers plan a return to 'business as usual' when it comes to global mobility, according to a survey by consulting firm PwC.

• Date:

  15 January 2020

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  Why cultural training is vital for overseas assignments

  Overseas projects often fail when employees and their families are not prepared for life abroad. Janette Hiscock looks at why cultural training and education can set staff up for success.

• Type:

  How to

  How to manage international assignments

  Updated to reflect the position in relation to Croatian nationals' right to work in the EEA.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  Letter seconding an employee on an international assignment

  Updated to highlight the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018, on this document.

• Type:

  Policies and documents

  International assignments policy

  Updated to highlight the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018, on this document.

• Type:

  Good practice manual

  Making a success of long-term international assignments

  Good practice guidance discussing the support that employers can provide to international assignees to ensure the success of their overseas assignments programme.

• Type:

  FAQs

  What are the key considerations for an employer before it sends an employee on an international assignment?

• Type:

  FAQs

  What options do employers have for dealing with currency fluctuation affecting the compensation of employees on international assignments?

• Type:

  FAQs

  What should employers consider when producing a crisis management policy for employees on international assignments, eg to respond to a natural disaster or terrorist attack?

• Date:

  5 December 2014

  Type:

  Survey analysis

  XpertHR international HR management survey 2014

  The first XpertHR survey of international HR practice reveals how employers need to balance clear policies with flexibility, while managing the competing local and global needs of employees and the organisation.