December 14, 2022
Global mobility
6 common reasons that lead to expatriate failure
International assignments can be risky and costly ventures for organizations. In the event of an expatriate failure, the cost – both financially and culturally—can be significant. Aside from the typical costs of setting up expatriates such as expat training, and relocation expenses, there are potentially high amounts associated with expatriate failure that the organization should […]
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December 13, 2022
Global mobility
6 advantages of using a digital marketplace for global mobility services
A digital marketplace offers many advantages if you need support with global relocation processes. It is an easy way to assess vendors and offers, and it offers more transparency around pricing. Using such a tool can help HR connect with local experts that offer innovative solutions and services they might need. Let’s take a look […]
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December 12, 2022
Global mobility
What to expect in Global Mobility. Trends for 2023
The world of global mobility is constantly changing as companies continue to expand their reach and operations across the globe. With this comes the need for an effective strategy when it comes to relocating employees and managing their international assignments. As we look ahead to 2023, what can we expect from current global mobility trends? […]
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November 28, 2022
Global mobility
How to prepare for a successful international assignment?
5 stages HRs should consider before expatriate deployment International assignment can be complex for employers and HR professionals to manage. The overall cost of an assignment within the ever-changing global business landscape as well as the individual needs of the relocating employees must be considered. By preparing and investing in the right processes from the […]
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April 29, 2022
HR
Employers set to compensate pay discrepancies?
Worker expectations push employers to address pay compression, survey finds
Market conditions and worker expectations are driving employers to make addressing pay discrepancies one of their compensation goals, according to a Robert Half survey of 376 C-suite executives. The firm found that 56% of respondents observed pay discrepancies between new hires and more tenured staff in the past year.
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April 29, 2022
Relocation
The “cultural shock” for digital nomads, is it different?
It seems pretty self-explanatory that being able to communicate would help you to feel less lonely. But many digital nomads don’t make the effort to improve their language skills before they depart – especially when it comes to regional dialects.
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April 28, 2022
HR
More transgender employees are hiding their identities at work
Building trans-inclusive workplaces
The TotalJobs survey of 410 trans people showed two-thirds (65%) continue to hide or disguise their gender identity at work, compared to half (52%) in 2016. There are warnings that without supportive policies, practices and culture for transgender people, employers could find themselves in breach of their duty of care.
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