Long-Term Assignments

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Trends
April 20, 2026

How Companies Are Refining Compensation, Premiums, and Allowance Design

When I speak with clients across APAC, one thing comes through very clearly: most companies aren’t trying to redesign...
Surveys & Benchmarks, Long-Term Assignments,
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Trends
April 15, 2026

Start Strong: Selecting the Right Assignee for a Cross-Border Move

For many companies, especially those with small mobility programs, a first international assignment can feel like a...
White Papers & Articles, Long-Term Assignments,
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Trends
April 9, 2026

Rethinking Long-Term Assignment Policy Design in 2026

Long-term assignments aren’t new. Most mobility teams I work with have spent years building out their programs—refining...
Surveys & Benchmarks, Long-Term Assignments,
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Trends
February 25, 2026

2026 Long-Term Assignment Policy Trends: What’s Changed Since 2022?

International long-term assignments remain one of the most established and widely used components of global mobility...
Surveys & Benchmarks, Long-Term Assignments,
Singapore Roundtable
Webinars and Events
October 15, 2024

Insights from AIRINC's Singapore Roundtable on Mobility Programs

Recently, AIRINC hosted a thought-provoking roundtable discussion, delving into two pivotal benchmark publications on...
Surveys & Benchmarks, Industry Events, Strategy & Design, Long-Term Assignments, Mobility Policy, Technology, Host-Based Assignments, Short-Term Assignments
Trends
April 17, 2024

Ever wondered what drives assignment expenses?

At AIRINC, we are “numbers people” - some would (lovingly!) call us geeks! But not everyone is a numbers person; some...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Trends, Long-Term Assignments, Technology, Host-Based Assignments, Short-Term Assignments
Allowances & Exchange Rates
June 5, 2023

Self-Serve Cost Estimates for Domestic and International Mobility

Run instant cost estimates with AIRINC’s Assignment Cost Estimator (ACE). ACE offers a full tax engine combined with...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Domestic Relocations, Long-Term Assignments
Trends
May 17, 2023

Have you learnt the language?

My colleague Anraoi recently wrote about the importance of providing cultural training to employees, so they’re better...
Assignment Cost Estimator, Long-Term Assignments, Mobility Policy
Trends
March 16, 2023

How can Mobility teams benefit from EOR and related services?

With the rise of remote work we've seen an increase in companies utilizing Employer of Record (EOR) services. This is...
Localization, Remote Work, Long-Term Assignments
Trends
October 24, 2022

Trends from AIRINC’s Long-term Assignment Benchmark Survey

Assignment Allowances: Focus on Premiums and Cost of Living Does your company pay a mobility premium for Long-term...
Surveys & Benchmarks, Long-Term Assignments
Trends
August 12, 2022

How flexible is your long-term assignment policy?

Trends from AIRINC’s Long-term Assignment Benchmark Survey: Spotlight on Flexibility Over half of companies have a...
Flexibility, Long-Term Assignments, Mobility Policy
Allowances & Exchange Rates
February 17, 2022

What’s in my suitcase?

The excitement of moving to a new country, meeting people, eating different food, learning a new language, experiencing...
Long-Term Assignments, Cost of Living / COLA

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