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.
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compensation & allowances
cost of living
Employers headquartered in North America face significant challenges in staffing their operations in emerging markets, according to Mercer’s research.
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talent strategy
The more mobility and talent management strategies are integrated, the less vexing traditional problems of expatriate management become.
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policies & practices
The cost of electricity, gas, and oil for appliances, plus water, garbage collection, and so forth should be factored into allowances.
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cost of living
Define the underlying criteria of the housing allowance to ensure fair, consistent treatment while controlling costs.
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compensation & allowances
cost of living
Successful organizations know how to leverage diversity to create a unified and inclusive global culture.
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diversity, equity & inclusion
As expatriate tax matters become increasingly complex, with home and host locations expanding into developing countries, HR professionals face a difficult task.
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tax & social security
Social security can be one of the most significant contributions that employers pay an employee on an international assignment, but it may also be overlooked.
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tax & social security
Despite the increase in global talent sourcing, not taking quality of living and cultural adjustment factors into account can doom international assignments.
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policies & practices
quality of living
Practical suggestions for keeping exceptions to company policy from becoming the norm – and creating administrative burden and escalating costs.
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policies & practices
operational strategy