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Jun
22
2016

Changes to Cost of Living Allowances: A Closer Look

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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?

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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
03
2016

Cost of Living Housing Exceptions - Policy Flaw or Necessity?

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Define the underlying criteria of the housing allowance to ensure fair, consistent treatment while controlling costs. [Read More...]



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May
02
2016

Home-Host Housing Options: What Makes Sense and Why

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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

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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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May
02
2016

How Do “Expat Lite” Programs Manage to Cut Costs?

Posted by SuperUser Account

Cost-reductions can be great for a company that has a large expatriate population for which this cheaper alternative to the balance sheet is appropriate. [Read More...]



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Feb
03
2016

Localization and Local Plus Packages: An Alternative Deal for Foreign Talent

Posted by SuperUser Account

Both in spite of – and because of – economic uncertainty and uneven growth, multinational companies continue to refine their talent mobility practices. [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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