If you're like most companies, you probably view Home Leave budgeting as a time- and money-consuming challenge. Whether you use a blend of lump sum/cash allowances, reimbursement, tickets booked directly through corporate travel, or a choice between these options, difficulties often arise; they’re unavoidable!
Jonathan Nyquist

Recent Posts
How can you establish reliable airfare allowances?
Aug 21, 2018 @ 12:31 PM / by Jonathan Nyquist
Airfare is an essential for a majority of international assignments, and dependable airfare data is crucial to effectively managing costs. Mobility programs spend millions on:
Has your Global Mobility Program considered hiring a driver for International Assignees?
Feb 23, 2018 @ 01:52 PM / by Jonathan Nyquist
Even in less developed locations, mobile phone networks can now connect to email and VPNs. As a result, investing in a driver is an important consideration.
Holiday Travel & Home Leave: What's the difference between booking airfare ahead vs last minute?
Dec 14, 2017 @ 01:33 PM / by Jonathan Nyquist
Think ahead about Home Leave and Holiday Travel! Last minute bookings are an average 20% more than trips that are booked three weeks or more in advance!
How do you Manage Furnishings for International Assignments? [Infographic]
Nov 06, 2017 @ 04:05 PM / by Jonathan Nyquist
Many assignees are responsible for sourcing their own furniture on assignment if they are not provided shipping assistance or renting fully furnished units.
Calculating a Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA): Capturing True Costs
Jul 18, 2017 @ 01:53 PM / by Jonathan Nyquist
For the sake of argument, let’s say that all the prices in Mbabane are half as much as they are in San Francisco—does that mean I should not receive a COLA to support my move?
Business Traveler: Challenges of the Shortest International Assignment
Jan 07, 2016 @ 11:00 AM / by Jonathan Nyquist
While business travel has many benefits over traditional expatriate assignments, the challenges of budgeting and travel planning are often overlooked.