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Aug
20
2018

Four Steps in Revisiting Mobile Talent Compensation

Posted by William

Here are four simple steps for revisiting expatriate compensation approaches to align them with a more comprehensive vision of talent mobility. [Read More...]



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Mar
28
2017

Paying Expatriates: Understanding Split Pay

Posted by William

Allowing employees on international assignments to decide the percentage of the salary to be paid in the host currency can solve a lot of headaches. [Read More...]



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Mar
14
2017

International Pay Structures: Why Are Companies Considering Them?

Posted by SuperUser Account

International Pay Structures (IPS) are becoming increasingly popular for mobile talent and may be extended to certain cadres of executive jobs too. [Read More...]



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Jul
20
2016

Managing International Assignments: Compensation Approaches

Posted by SuperUser Account

The challenge is to deal with individual assignment complexity, envisage greater policy segmentation, and map each compensation approach to assignment types. [Read More...]



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Jun
22
2016

Changes to Cost of Living Allowances: A Closer Look

Posted by SuperUser Account

A longstanding approach to expatriate compensation is the home-based balance sheet methodology. Here we describe the approach and variables that affect it. [Read More...]



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May
03
2016

What Is the Relationship Between Family Size and Mercer Spendable Income Amounts?

Posted by SuperUser Account

As the size of a household increases, so does money spent on goods and services – but at a decreasing rate. See how that affects spendable income calculations. [Read More...]



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May
02
2016

Home-Host Housing Options: What Makes Sense and Why

Posted by SuperUser Account

When expatriates face sell/keep and rent/buy decisions for housing, consider the pros and cons within the parameters of the relocation policy. [Read More...]

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May
02
2016

Effective Short-term Assignment Per Diem Calculations

Posted by SuperUser Account

An increasing number of assignments means higher costs, so ensure that the short-term allowances you provide to your employees are calculated smartly. [Read More...]



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Jan
18
2016

Local Plus: Focusing on the Practicalities of an Increasingly Popular Concept

Posted by SuperUser Account

Local plus packages have grown ever more prevalent. Learn the key characteristics of successful local plus policies and some of the implementation challenges. [Read More...]

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