A workforce globalization blog

As today’s workforce becomes increasingly global, the role of HR professionals becomes increasingly complex. We created AIRShare to share informative, anecdotal, and advisory content intended to help you support a mobile workforce.

The Balance Sheet seeks to keep the employee economically neutral vis-a-vis the home country while living in another...
Many companies perform a net-to-net calculation when moving/hiring someone onto local terms in a location. A net-to-net...
At AIRINC, we are “numbers people” - some would (lovingly!) call us geeks! But not everyone is a numbers person; some...
In March 2024, exchange rates were most affected by the supply of U.S. dollars, high inflation, and devaluation....
We asked you, those most familiar with the complexities of Mobility, what your predictions are for the upcoming year,...
The spectrum of mobility activity is constantly increasing; making it challenging to effectively advise the business...
For the AIRINC quarterly update, I traveled to Buenos Aires to get first-hand insight into the current housing and...
In the context of Global Mobility, with employees transitioning from one location to another location, there will be...
This year’s Bay Area Mobility Management conference theme was Mission: Possible—Ignite Change and Drive Action.
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
Join us for a peek into the impact that generative AI technologies can have on elevating the success of your Global...
On March 19, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Shanghai brought China’s global mobility community together.
AIRINC’s most recent policy and practice benchmark on Short-term Assignments explored various themes, including the...
According to real estate sources, landlords are more open to negotiating rents for smaller apartments in Ho Chi Minh...
In today's globalized business landscape, the role of global mobility has undergone a significant evolution. From...
AIRINC believes in sustainable business practices. To that end, we have made a commitment to reduce our Scope 2 carbon...
AIRINC works with many companies to support local moves and permanent hires across borders. As a result, we have seen...
During AIRINC’s 5th Global Tax Chat, we covered the latest mobility tax developments on topics AIRINC has been...
Moving in stride with the evolution of technology and AI, Global Mobility must adjust to workforce changes and...
On March 12, 2024, AIRINC celebrates 70 years in business! During that time, the Global Mobility industry has gone...
UPDATE March 11, 2024 On Friday March 8, 2024 Nigeria President Bola Tinubu announced the government’s intention to...
We are finalizing the report and getting ready to unveil the findings from AIRINC's 2024 Mobility Outlook Survey, so...
In September 2023, Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa unexpectedly announced that the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR)...
Australia is a popular destination for expatriates, students, tourists, investors, and businesses due to its high...
In the context of Global Mobility, with employees transitioning from one location to another location, there will be...
Commuter assignments, a specialized facet of the mobility policy suite, are gaining prominence in today's global...
In January 2024, exchange rates were most affected by foreign reserves, raw resource prices, and demand for the U.S....
Get off to a strong start in 2024 with your entertaining dose of Global Mobility tax news, updated tax laws and...
Housing can be one of the most emotional aspects of an assignment, securing a safe and comfortable rental is often top...
One-Way Transfers are increasing, and it is important for Mobility and Compensation professionals to be prepared.
The Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) — also known as Goods and Services Differential, Commodities and Services...
Each year, AIRINC hosts a photo contest to help bring us together and share our adventures with each other.
Wishing you and your family a healthy and peaceful new year!
In the dynamic realm of global employment, organizations are continually innovating to meet the unique needs of their...
What if you knew someone thinking of flying from Tokyo to Las Vegas for a huge American football game coming up? What...
Following the turbulence with the Argentinean economy, AIRINC recently published a blog update on the Peso and changes...
As an AIRINC researcher, I travel to new cities every few months and absorb as much as I can in my time onsite. It is...
After a successful roundtable in November 2023, we are back again in Singapore to discuss your Global Mobility plans...
Short-term assignments (STAs) play a pivotal role in global mobility, offering organizations a swift and cost-effective...
Domestic relocation has fundamentally changed since the pandemic. People’s lack of willingness to relocate, the desire...
The last month of 2024 had few major changes. Each of these countries had domestic troubles regarding debt, inflation,...
The landscape of the Mobility function has undergone a seismic shift. In addition to traditional assignments and...
What do you see when you look at this photo - a typical skyline of a metropolis, busy streets down below, secret...
Introducing the Global Salary Comparison (GSC), a highly configurable tool for evaluating compensation for...
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
In this "Have you met?" of an ongoing series, we meet Gwen Ryan. Based in the Boston office, Gwen joined AIRINC in 1995.
Domestic relocation has fundamentally changed since the pandemic. People’s lack of willingness to relocate, the desire...
The newly elected administration led by President Javier Milei brought swift changes to Argentina’s economy. On...
With 2024 upon us, it's time to craft resolutions that will truly transform the landscape of Global Mobility. Unlike...
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to wish you happy holidays from all of us at AIRINC!
I’m frequently asked what makes a great Global Mobility Program. Having had the opportunity of working with many global...
Good news! The Hong Kong office obtained the title of "Hong Kong Green Organisation" for 2022 Hong Kong Awards for...
Policy and supply/demand changes are the root for the few changes that occurred in November. Strict monetary policy and...
Introducing the Global Salary Comparison (GSC), a highly configurable tool for evaluating compensation for...
I’m frequently asked what makes a great Global Mobility Program. Having had the opportunity of working with many global...
We just had enough time to take a quick peek into the future of mobility tax during AIRINC’s fourth Global Tax Chat on...
Influenced by shifting external and internal forces, Mobility’s responsibilities reach well beyond conventional...
In this "Have you met?" of an ongoing series, we meet Adam Silver. Based in the Boston office, Adam joined AIRINC in...
The talent you need isn’t always where you need it to be. To me, that sentence embodies the raison d’être of Mobility....
Whether you're just beginning your career in Global Mobility or you've been in the field for years, it's always...
AIRINC's 2023 Mobility Outlook Survey showed that international one-way transfers are one of the fastest growing policy...
Domestic relocation has fundamentally changed since the pandemic. People’s lack of willingness to relocate, the desire...
The AIRINC Singapore Roundtable took place earlier this month. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and...
AIRINC recently held its fourth annual virtual Halloween costume contest: The SCARE-Inc Spooktacular. Employees from...
I typically write a blog about a specific topic. This time I am not...
As we come to the end of 2023, we are curious about what is in store for Mobility Tax in 2024 -- and beyond! How will...
And what’s a duck boat? As part of Worldwide ERC’s 2023 Global Workforce Symposium, AIRINC hosted a duck boat...
Exchange rates were stable excluding a few listed below with significant movement for the month of November. The main...
To ensure your domestic transferees receive benefits that are aligned to market conditions, AIRINC has just released...
Participate now in AIRINC’s short survey on managing flexibility and addressing high interest rates in U.S. Domestic...
K2and AIRINC ran a joint mobility event in Munich in October, with four sessions exploring different facets of Global...
Weston, you have worked at AIRINC for over 11 years, how has role changed over the years? Over the past 11 years my...
Imagine…As a Global Mobility Expert, you get asked by the business to give more flexibility to determine the ideal...
Jason and I had the pleasure of attending the highly anticipated Jasper Perth Mobility Focus, hosted at the QT Hotel on...
A large automotive company needed to simplify their program administration by enabling their partners to access their...
Whether you're new to Global Mobility or you've been in the industry for a while, do you need a refresher on the basics...
Join us for a Fireside Chat with Sally Harris, Intel's Domestic Relocation Design Program Manager. With her extensive...
Every quarter AIRINC provides a comprehensive and insightful update on our cost-of-living research, including a...
Recently, the APAC team participated in our annual team-building event at an Escape Room. Divided into two groups, we...
Brazil is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and a rich culture. Sources tell me expats are always excited...
Meleah, AIRINC is better known for international data, but could you tell us about AIRINC's domestic data? We have...
Exchange rates for the month of September were more stable than previous months. Few currencies moved drastically...
AIRINC is delighted to release our new Global Salary Comparison (GSC) tool, which will be a one-stop-shop for any type...
Join us for one or both of the webinars in our Focus On series where we share insights from our updated data research...
Every quarter AIRINC provides a useful data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods &...
In this "Have you met?" of an ongoing series, we meet Lynette Laurence. Based in the APAC Hong Kong office, Lynette...
In the world of long-term temporary assignments, two popular approaches are often used: the Home-Based Tax Equalized...
Benchmark your Short-Term and International Commuter Assignment Policies for a Competitive Edge! In today's globalized...
International remote work is now a part of Global Mobility’s lexicon. Employee requests to work from anywhere have...
When you are relocating domestically what is the best solution for your company: full-service relocation, lump sum...
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to South America and host AIRINC’s first ever roundtables in Brazil and...
Mike, in developing mobility programmes, you have spent a lot of time interviewing stakeholders.
If you could live and work in any location around the world, which factors would you consider when making your choice?...
Domestic relocation has fundamentally changed since the pandemic. People’s lack of willingness to relocate, the desire...
Currency movements for the month of August are mainly attributed to hyperinflation and government policy changes....
In the world of long-term temporary assignments, two popular approaches are often used: the Home-Based Tax Equalized...
Run instant cost estimates with AIRINC’s Assignment Cost Estimator (ACE). ACE offers a full tax engine combined with...
On September 12th, AIRINC hosted our third Global Tax Chat. I was joined by my colleague, Jeremy Piccoli, and our...
Chris, you host a regular U.S. Domestic roundtable discussion. What hot topics and trends are industry leaders focused...
Remote Work continues to be a hot topic and concern for companies. Are you aware of your tax obligations as an employer...
A leading conglomerate wanted to promote more mobility within the organization. Not only were mobile opportunities...
When expatriates embark on the search for rental housing in Japan, it is crucial for them to be mindful of an...
On August 28, 2023, the Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly announced another...
We are excited to introduce a new addition developed by our talented Engineering team: AIRLinc users can now experience...
ESG is firmly in the global mobility spotlight. Across all three pillars, mobility has a role to play. From reducing...
In the world of long-term temporary assignments, two popular approaches are often used: the Home-Based Tax Equalized...
The mobility team at a leading biotechnology company was looking for ways to partner with their Talent Acquisition...
Jason, you help a lot of APAC Hq’ed companies develop mobility programs, what’s unique about the APAC context? Many...
Did you know that AIRINC has both a full tax engine and all of the allowance data that you need to run complete cost...
Permanent Establishment (PE) refers to a "taxable presence" that can result in corporate income tax or other taxes on...
One of the best things about working at AIRINC is getting to talk to so many different people across a variety of...
We have been watching top locations where companies send their key talent - view our interactive Goods & Services...
Mike, you have designed a lot of mobility programs for European companies. What should companies consider if they want...
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to South America and host AIRINC’s first ever roundtables in Brazil and...
Currency Performance: Best and Worst from July 2023 This July, many currencies lost value with the U.S. dollar,...
ESG is firmly in the global mobility spotlight. Across all three pillars, mobility has a role to play. From reducing...
On August 8, 2023, we held our final session in our summer school series on Mobility Taxation. This time, I had the...
In setting up your optimal organization design there are many questions such as should I insource or outsource? Should...
AIRINC has recently hosted another successful roundtable discussion in Singapore, where corporate companies come...
Time and again when I speak with clients, DE&I is at or near the top of their to-do list. The C-Suite is driving...
As part of our consultative work, AIRINC runs employee-sentiment surveys. Companies often request employee surveys...
Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods & services, tax...
Joining AIRINC as a Research Analyst, one of my first tasks was to conduct AIRINC’s cost-of-living research in none...
Recently we continued our summer school series on Mobility Taxation. This time joining me for class 201 was Jennifer...
At AIRINC we believe mobility makes the world a better place. This is front and center in our mission statement “We...
The realm of Global Mobility is swiftly bouncing back from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Germany is...
It was the best of times, it was the unpredictable weather of times. Two weeks in Kazakhstan took me through three...
Currency Performance: Best and Worst from June 2023 Foreign reserves and political instability highlight the currency...
Mission: impossible - Talent strategy alignment A large EMEA -based multinational company wanted to re-evaluate its...
We were thrilled to be in Sydney for the Jasper Global Mobility Forum in June, following our successful event in...
Did you know that AIRINC has both a full tax engine and all of the allowance data that you need to run complete cost...
The Pillars of ESG are a big focus area for many companies. In boardrooms around the world there is a strong impetus to...
International remote work is now a part of Global Mobility’s lexicon. Employee requests to work from anywhere have...
Yesterday marked the exciting start of our highly anticipated summer school series on Mobility Taxation. Joining me for...
AIRINC can help you refresh your Strategy, Process, or Policy. But who are the people behind the scenes? And who has...
Webinar: AI, APIs, Automation - OH MY! Technology's Impact on Global Mobility Technology has the ability to greatly...
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to South America and host AIRINC’s first ever roundtables in Brazil and...
Are your employees using their personal vehicles for business purposes? Now you can use AIRINC's Global Driving...
What does a DE&I and Talent Focused Mobility Program look like? A leading healthcare company needed their global...
In the next in our "Have you met?" series, we meet our Chief Information Officer Laura Bayne.
ESG in Global Mobility - Part 1: Policy Top Tips ESG is firmly in the global mobility spotlight. Across all three...
AIRINC head to Barcelona next week for the 14th Annual edition of the 'HRcoreREWARD' seminar.
AIRINC and Global Tax Network are bringing you a three-part webinar series this summer on Mobility Tax. If you are an...
Run instant cost estimates with AIRINC’s Assignment Cost Estimator (ACE). ACE offers a full tax engine combined with...
AIRINC can help you refresh your Strategy, Process, or Policy. But who are the people behind the scenes? Our Director...
Housing can be one of the most emotional aspects of an assignment: securing a safe and comfortable rental is often top...
We have been watching top locations where companies send their key talent - view our interactive Goods & Services...
March 2023 was quiet for currency movements compared to previous months. We have few volatile currencies this month...
Please join us for a corporate roundtable hosted by AIRINC, LATAM Talks, and Brazil Talks. AIRINC’s Stephanie De Los...
Work permit regulations are complicated across the world. One organisation we work with is the Permits Foundation. The...
In our second Global Tax Chat we focused on social security and were joined by our host Robert Zeitz and special guest...
My colleague Anraoi recently wrote about the importance of providing cultural training to employees, so they’re better...
Corporate sustainability goals have been adopted by virtually all organizations and the imperative to change has made...
Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods & services, tax...
This week was eventful for the AIRINC APAC team. On May 9, AIRINC was invited to the 2023 Global Mobility Conference...
Talk of artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. Although its influence on Global Mobility is still...
A San Francisco-based European company was looking to break into a new growth industry that required hiring and...
One-way moves used to be just for permanent transfers, but global mobility is finding creative ways to apply this...
After this year’s Spring Festival, I went to Kuala Belait in Brunei to conduct AIRINC’s cost-of-living research. In...
The market basket is a key element in establishing the Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA), so it is important that Global...
Singapore has long been a popular destination for companies and expatriate professionals, thanks to its safety,...
There is a strong movement to promote DE&I within and throughout mobility. With a more diverse mobility program, we can...
In late March, AIRINC hosted industry leaders from the Boston area for a roundtable discussion and to provide their...
Developmental Housing In our most recent Mobility Outlook Survey for 2023, 30% of companies are expecting an increase...
Dubai is a popular city known for its luxurious lifestyle, world-class infrastructure, and stunning skyscrapers. Over...
The countries in this month’s exchange rate changes all experienced a depreciation with their currencies due to...
Whenever there is a new trending topic in the Global Mobility space, I’ve begun to recognize a pattern in how programs...
Every quarter AIRINC provide data points update on our cost-of-living research including housing, goods & services, tax...
Housing affordability and increased costs have long presented challenges for domestic relocation. Mortgage rates in the...
One-way moves used to be just for permanent transfers, but global mobility is finding creative ways to apply this...
AIRINC facilitated another Pharma, Biotech, and medical device round table session with strategic leaders from around...
Moving to an entirely new surrounding can be an exciting, scary and challenging process. An expat moving to a new...
With many audiences consuming mobility for a variety of talent deployment opportunities, there is great need to...
As organizations strive to achieve sustainable operations, global mobility is being asked to contribute to the...
In the next in our "Have you met?" series, we meet Jeremy Piccoli. Jeremy joined AIRINC in 2012, after spending 6 years...
AIRINC recently moderated a session with US Domestic Relocation program leaders to share insights and solicit feedback...
All photos by Olivia Aiken Fresh Data, Fresh Perspectives Wow, what a lifechanging experience. I spent a week in Buenos...
Happy St Patrick's Day On St Patrick's day, we see celebrations around the world. Irish culture and history is...
With the rise of remote work we've seen an increase in companies utilizing Employer of Record (EOR) services. This is...
This week is a significant date in AIRINC's history as we turn 69 years old.
2023 Mobility Outlook Survey - Global Results Since the pandemic, mobility has quickly modernized and become a...
The term, API, often gets raised when talking about making Global Mobility’s work easier and faster. Why is it...
One-way moves used to be just for permanent transfers, but global mobility is finding creative ways to apply this...
In my prior blog post I proposed that mobility needs to support new audiences and to enable global talent strategies....
Sandra De Bruyker joined AIRINC’s Client Engagement team in Brussels as a Client Engagement manager in 2007. She is now...
How are organisations planning to change their overall compensation philosophy? Compensation approaches are becoming...
AIRINC are pleased to announce our partnership with EXPATEO. Based in the Basque Country, EXPATEO is specialized in the...
Many of us have only recently heard about new Artificial Intelligence tools to help with conversations and written...
Our best photos from 2022! Each year, AIRINC hosts a photo contest to help bring us together and share our adventures...
Our inaugural Global Tax Chat covered a range of tax topics useful to global mobility managers. Here is a quick summary...
Housing can be one of the most emotional aspects of an assignment: securing a safe and comfortable rental is often top...
Global mobility needs a new elevator speech; a new way of describing what the function does; relocating talent doesn’t...
The U.S. Treasury Department recently announced that the U.S.A./Hungary Income Tax Treaty (in force since 1979) is...