International HR Forum

Africa Compensation and Benefits Event – Feb 7th

2013-01-31T16:47:44Z

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 Read More......(read more)

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2013-01-31T06:51:10Z

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

2012-08-28T03:15:04Z

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......(read more)

Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective International HR Professionals

2012-08-13T02:27:07Z

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

Two Tax Planning Strategies to Reduce Expatriate Costs

2012-07-30T22:14:36Z

Author: Eric Loff – Global Tax Network The tax cost of an international assignment can be significant and companies struggle to find ways to manage these costs. This article outlines two straightforward strategies for reducing the tax costs of your Read More......(read more)

Excel Resources for Compensation Professionals

2012-06-27T04:47:18Z

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 Read More......(read more)

Two Surveys Are Better Than One

2012-06-12T03:35:07Z

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......(read more)

Expatriate Orientation – Why, What, When?

2012-05-30T13:52:28Z

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......(read more)

Maxi-Devaluation in Malawi – HR Response

2012-05-14T04:35:52Z

The Malawi government implemented a devaluation of almost 50% on May 7, 2012. What will happen to wage levels, and how should companies react? Should you increase salaries right away? Learn about the most sensible approach in this post. Continue reading Read More......(read more)

Expatriate Assignment Checklist Part 2 – Assignment Planning

2012-04-27T02:08:02Z

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......(read more)

Expatriate Assignment Checklist Part 1 – Assessment, Selection and Approval

2012-04-17T02:54:25Z

This is the first of a five-part series which will discuss the five stages of long-term international assignments, and provide detailed checklists for HR professionals. Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Expat Lump Sums – Trap or Panacea?

2012-04-03T04:01:41Z

Author: Mary Lou Stockton – Global Tax Network A US company sends an employee on assignment to the UK. The company informs the employee that they will pay X amount for his UK housing. The employee wants to spend more, … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

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

2012-03-22T16:44:29Z

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......(read more)

10 Killer Reasons to Attend the North East Totally Expat Show

2012-03-15T03:35:57Z

The International HR Forum is proud to be a Partner Organization for the upcoming North East Totally Expat Show on 3 April in New York. The event is just three weeks away! It will be the largest global mobility event … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

NY Totally Expat Show

2012-03-08T05:05:39Z

The NY Totally Expat Show is coming on April 3rd. Registration is free for corporate global mobility professionals. Come network with your peers, participate in informative sessions, and find out about the latest products and services for the global mobility Read More......(read more)