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Africa Compensation and Benefits Event – Feb 7th

Author: Warren Heaps – Birches Group LLC Are you interested in Compensation and Benefits in Africa? If you are nearby to Johannesburg, you should plan to attend the Employer Roundtable sponsored by Birches Group, Emergence Growth and Aon Hewitt...

Published 31 Jan 2013 4:47 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Compensation, Global HR, international hr, salary surveys, Benefits, Africa, developing markets, emerging markets, International Employment Law

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Salary Scales – Why Can’t We Have Just One?

If your business operates in many countries, do you really need separate salary scales for each one? Read why the answer to this question is yes. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 28 Aug 2012 4:15 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, international hr, salary surveys, salary structures

Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective International HR Professionals

International HR professionals face challenging situations every day. Here are seven characteristics of successful international HR pros. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 13 Aug 2012 3:27 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Global HR, international hr, Cross Cultural Insights, Professional Development, Leadership development

Excel Resources for Compensation Professionals

Excel is the most popular tool for compensation and HR professionals, but there are many features that most of us don't really know how to use. Here's an intro to a new site which has the answers, designed by someone specializing in HR, payroll...

Published 27 Jun 2012 5:47 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, General, Global HR, payroll, compensation analysis, hr dashboards

Two Surveys Are Better Than One

Salary surveys are a valuable and necessary step in managing international compensation effectively, but it's hard to find reliable surveys. Is one survey enough? I don't think so. Learn why. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 12 Jun 2012 4:35 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, salary surveys, International Benefits, developing markets, emerging markets

Expatriate Orientation – Why, What, When?

Orientation is an important step in any international assignment, for the assignee, their family and the company. Here are some good reasons to make sure your orientation program is effective. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 30 May 2012 2:52 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR, Expatriates, international assignments, Relocation, expats, Global Mobility Services, expatriate, international hr, Expatriate Taxation, Cross Cultural Insights, talent management

Expatriate Assignment Checklist Part 2 – Assignment Planning

In the second part of a five-part series, we examine the steps for International Assignment Planning, including compensation calculations, cost projections, tax planing and other critical preparations. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 27 Apr 2012 3:08 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR, international assignments, expats, Global Mobility Services, expatriate, international hr, Expatriate Taxation, Immigration, reducing costs, Expatriate Tax

Salary Survey Insanity in Small Markets – Are You Looking for the Wrong Data?

Conventional methods for salary surveys in smaller countries often do not work well, but companies keep trying the same approach over and over. This salary survey insanity has to end. Learn how in this post. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 22 Mar 2012 4:44 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, Global HR, salary surveys, developing markets, emerging markets

How to Make Cross-Cultural Training Effective

Cross-cultural training is costly, so how can employers maximize the investment in these programs to ensure assignment success? Read this post to learn more about effective cross-cultural training. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 16 Feb 2012 5:29 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR, Expatriates, international assignments, Repatriation, expats, Cross Cultural Insights, Training, management education, Expatriate Recruitment, Expatriate Selection, International Assignee Selection, International Assignee Recruitment

Permanent Establishment and the International Assignee

Permanent Establishment, or PE, is a corporate tax concept which is critical in managing the tax exposure for international assignees. It's easy to make a costly error. Readers can learn about the factors to examine in this post. Continue reading...

Published 3 Feb 2012 2:34 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Global HR, Expatriates, international assignments, expats, expatriate, international hr, Expatriate Taxation, International Employment Law, international payroll, Expatriate Tax

Birches Group, Aon Hewitt, Announce Partnership

Birches Grpup and Aon Hewitt announce a new partnership to promote salary surveys in developing countries. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 18 Jan 2012 8:11 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Compensation, General, Global HR, salary surveys, International Benefits, developing markets, emerging markets

International HR Forum Best of 2011

Here is a list of the posts on the International HR Forum that were the most popular during 2011. Continue reading → Read More...

Published 2 Jan 2012 2:57 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Compensation, General, Global HR, expatriate, Benefits, management development, leadership, talent management, Labor Law

Holiday Gift Giving Around the World

Gift giving across international borders can be tricky. A gift in your home country might not be well received in another country due to cultural differences and traditions. This post has some helpful hints about how to choose gifts that will be appreciated...

Published 20 Dec 2011 8:00 AM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, General, Global HR, Expatriates, expats, expatriate, Cross Cultural Insights, Expatriate Selection, culture in business

Hey HR! Here’s What Employees and Families Really Need When Relocating Internationally

Guest Author: Rachel Yates – Definingmoves.com [Editor's Note: We are very excited to share with you the assignee's spouse perspective on international relocation, from someone who has lived through five such moves. Rachel Yates edits a...

Published 13 Dec 2011 8:00 PM by International HR Forum

Filed under: Global HR Expertise, Global HR, Expatriates, Relocation, Repatriation, expats, Global Mobility Services, expatriate, flexible assignments, talent management, policy development

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