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Weston Hicks

Weston joined AIRINC in 2012 and spent three years supporting clients in a variety of industries. He joined AIRINC’s Product Team seven years ago as a Solutions Expert to help our clients solve their challenges within AIRINC’s technology. Weston is now responsible for ensuring AIRINC’s technology continues to deliver value while addressing new challenges our clients face while deploying talent globally.

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Trends
July 2, 2025

An Insider’s Guide to Delivering Flexibility With Lump Sum Relocation Policies

When it comes to employee relocation, a flat-rate approach to lump sums rarely fits every situation. Lump sum payments...
Lump Sums,
Make it easy with airinc
Allowances & Exchange Rates
April 4, 2025

Understanding Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): A Key to Global Mobility Success

When managing international assignments, getting compensation right is critical—not just for fairness, but for...
COLA Change Report, Cost of Living / COLA, International Assignment Allowances
north american housing
Domestic Relocation
September 30, 2024

The Challenges of Relocating Prospective Homebuyers in Today's Housing Market

Incentivizing homeowners to relocate has become more challenging due to the current housing market conditions. Rising...
International Housing Guide, Inflation, Housing & Utilities, North America, Data and Infographics, Technology,
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Technology
July 24, 2024

Mastering Global Assignee Pay Communication: A Proactive Approach

Effective communication regarding changes in global assignee pay is key to delivering a positive experience. At AIRINC,...
Employee Experience, COLA Change Report, Technology, Communications, Cost of Living / COLA, AIRLinc
Trends
June 20, 2024

Tech Solutions for Core Flex Policies

Are you looking to optimize your company's relocation policies and manage costs more effectively? Core/Flex policies...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Flexibility, Mobility Policy, Technology,
global salary evaluation tool
Compensation
April 22, 2024

Comparing Compensation: Net-to-Net vs Global Salary Insights

Many companies perform a net-to-net calculation when moving/hiring someone onto local terms in a location. A net-to-net...
Remote Work, One-Way Transfers, Global Salary Comparison, Technology, Global Equality Affinity,
global salary evaluation tool
Compensation
March 18, 2024

When International Local Moves Fail – What to look for

AIRINC works with many companies to support local moves and permanent hires across borders. As a result, we have seen...
Remote Work, One-Way Transfers, Global Salary Comparison, Technology, Global Equality Affinity,
Domestic Relocation
November 7, 2023

Delivering the goods: how do you keep up with the ever-changing demands of the market?

Weston, you have worked at AIRINC for over 11 years, how has role changed over the years? Over the past 11 years my...
Lump Sums, Domestic Relocations, Strategy & Design, Flexibility,
About AIRINC
October 12, 2023

Major Upgrade to Calculators Supporting Cross-Border Compensation Assessments

AIRINC is delighted to release our new Global Salary Comparison (GSC) tool, which will be a one-stop-shop for any type...
Tax, API, One-Way Transfers, Compensation, Talent, Global Salary Comparison, Technology
Compensation
May 4, 2023

Attracting and retaining key talent in new markets

A San Francisco-based European company was looking to break into a new growth industry that required hiring and...
Talent, Geographic Differential Index, Salary
Domestic Relocation
December 13, 2022

What are the most expensive locations in the USA?

According to AIRINC's recent U.S. Domestic Relocation benchmark, 29% of companies provide a cost of living allowance...
Housing & Utilities, United States of America, Domestic Relocations
Compensation
July 22, 2022

Remote Work Series, Part 4: How do you calculate compensation for a domestic remote work move?

Next up in the AIRINC remote working series we focus on the U.S. When considering a remote work location, it doesn’t...
Remote Work, Domestic Relocations
Allowances & Exchange Rates
July 21, 2022

What does inflation mean for you and your global talent?

The past year has been unprecedented for inflation. Both supply chain issues and global conflicts have led to high...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Inflation, Talent
Technology
June 7, 2022

Forecast Global Project Costs for Bids: A Case Study

According to AIRINC's 2022 Mobility Outlook Survey, cost predictability is a hot topic. While AIRINC’s Assignment Cost...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Case Studies
Domestic Relocation
February 24, 2022

What are the top 20 most expensive major cities in the US for housing?

Recent headlines in the United States have been dominated by the rapid inflation of housing prices.
Housing & Utilities, United States of America
Trends
July 5, 2021

China Air Travel Restrictions

China announced that it will begin requiring negative COVID-19 tests within 48 hours of departure from all inbound...
Airfare, Asia
Allowances & Exchange Rates
May 17, 2021

Interesting Facts about Monaco leading up to the Monaco Grand Prix

The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix is just around the corner (pun intended). This weekend, open wheel race cars will be flying...
Europe, Fun, Data and Infographics

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