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Africa Compensation and Benefits Event – Feb 7th

International HR Forum — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:47:44 GMT

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)

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International HR Forum — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:51:10 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:15:04 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:27:07 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:14:36 GMT

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)

Excel Resources for Compensation Professionals

International HR Forum — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:47:18 GMT

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)

Two Surveys Are Better Than One

International HR Forum — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:35:07 GMT

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?

International HR Forum — Wed, 30 May 2012 13:52:28 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:35:52 GMT

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)

Expatriate Assignment Checklist Part 2 – Assignment Planning

International HR Forum — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:08:02 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:54:25 GMT

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?

International HR Forum — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:01:41 GMT

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)

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

International HR Forum — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:44:29 GMT

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

International HR Forum — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:35:57 GMT

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...(read more)

NY Totally Expat Show

International HR Forum — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:05:39 GMT

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)