Author: William

Apr 02 2020

The rise of virtual assignments Posted by William

Moving jobs to people is a new tool for companies to use in their global operations. Understand the pros and cons of virtual assignments, as well as the potential complications. [Read More...]



Categories: virtual assignments & remote working

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Apr 02 2020

Managing hardship issues in a pandemic Posted by William

Beyond the health risks for international assignees, the global epidemic has created many other quality-of-living issues for mobility managers to consider. [Read More...]



Categories: COVID-19 compensation & allowances quality of living

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Mar 31 2020

Managing cost-of-living issues in a pandemic Posted by William

Cost-of-living allowances are always subject to change, but in times of crisis the swings can be dramatic. Let's look at what affects differentials and taking a balanced approach to implement them. [Read More...]



Categories: COVID-19 compensation & allowances cost of living

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Mar 27 2020

Talent mobility: looking ahead Posted by William

The pandemic crisis is a chance to reflect on the talent mobility model, its effectiveness, and its contribution to the resilience and success of business over the long term. [Read More...]



Categories: COVID-19 metrics, analytics & ROI operational strategy

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Mar 25 2020

COVID-19 update: foreign exchange volatility and COLA Posted by William

Currency exchange rate volatility can cause hardship or windfalls for international assignees, depending how organizations respond to them. Here we explore the considerations before adjusting a cost-of-living premium. [Read More...]



Categories: COVID-19 compensation & allowances cost of living

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Mar 23 2020

Mercer's COVID-19 resources for employers Posted by William

As the situation changes daily, Mercer is committed to helping employers respond to these unprecedented challenges with employer guides, articles, and surveys. [Read More...]



Categories: COVID-19

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Feb 26 2020

2 minutes to improve assignee wellbeing Posted by William

Highly mobile employees can face many forms of stress. How can you design a support program, get support from managment, and engage the assignees themselves? [Read More...]



Categories: employee experience international benefits diversity, equity & inclusion

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Feb 12 2020

Delivering flexibility Posted by William

Here we explore implementing policy flexibility effectively, including the common types, pay packages, risk of excessive flexibility, and how to mitigate them. [Read More...]

 

Categories: policies & practices compensation & allowances

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Jan 29 2020

Talent mobility: compensation dilemmas Posted by William

Here are seven dilemmas highlighting the disconnection between new business realities and pay practices for mobile talent and the international workforce in general. [Read More...]



Categories: compensation & allowances

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Jan 15 2020

Global mobility management strategies for small- and medium-sized companies Posted by William

Companies of all sizes face similar challenges in international HR, but the best way to meet them can vary. Here are tips to help smaller organizations find balanced solutions for their global staffing needs. [Read More...]



Categories: operational strategy

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