|
Selection and Preparation of Expatriate Employees/International Assignees
· Assessment tools
· Spouse/family input on decision
· Briefing with current expatriate business person
What Benefits are Appropriate for an Expatriate with and w/o Family Members?
· Visa and immigration
· Home sale or assistance with rental
· Medical benefits - global or retain domestic
· Taxes
· Security and evacuation preparation
· Culture and language training
· Schooling
· Home leave
Efficient Utilization of Relocation Benefits
· Set clear expectations for who is responsible for different aspects
· Range of services to be provided by relocation provider
· Duration of services - duration of assignment?
On the Ground at Destination - who is there to provide local guidance?
· Local HR vs. relocation provider
· Current expatriate employees/spouses
· International schools
Repatriation or Next Assignment
· Who has responsibility to find a position upon repatriation?
· How will employee stay or become connected to home office or future office?
Importance of Communication through Assignment
· Pre-departure
· Post-arrival
· During assignment - newsletters, corporate/home/local business updates
· Pre-repatriation or new domestic or international assignment
· Post-repatriation or new assignment - are skills and experiences being utilized - ROI
|
