General Interest

AIRINC is turning 70! And while I am not that old, I have been with AIRINC for over 30 years. "Why?" you ask... well,...
When I started working in Global Mobility, it was pretty vanilla. There was really only one way to deploy talent...
In the context of Global Mobility, with employees transitioning from one location to another location, there will be...
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,...
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...
On March 12, 2024, AIRINC celebrates 70 years in business! During that time, the Global Mobility industry has gone...
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....
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...
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...
I’m frequently asked what makes a great Global Mobility Program. Having had the opportunity of working with many global...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
At AIRINC we believe mobility makes the world a better place. This is front and center in our mission statement “We...
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...
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...