We often get asked what qualities a good global mobility professional should have. Efficiency, knowledge of compliance regulations, and numeracy are three that immediately spring to mind. But perhaps more important are empathy, intercultural awareness, and exceptional communication skills. Now, more than ever, these traditionally “softer” skills are what will get your assignees through this pandemic while also feeling well-supported by your global mobility programme.
What holiday travel guidance and home leave are you providing to assignees?
Dec 03, 2020 @ 02:45 AM / by Mira Pathak
Lump Sum Value: An interview with Clorox’s Global Mobility Team
Dec 01, 2020 @ 12:12 PM / by Jordan Blue
Diana Caicedo leads Clorox’s Global Mobility program (among her many other roles). Clorox recently transformed their US domestic mobility program by expanding their Lump Sum program and introducing a Lump Sum calculator configured to their program specifics. We sat down with Diana to hear how Clorox uses Lump Sums and what advice they would offer others that are interested in Lump Sums.
Using Home Leave Allowances to Improve Employee Experience
Mar 30, 2020 @ 03:03 AM / by Mike Wincott
Improving the assignee experience is a key focus for Global Mobility teams. Assignee experience comes in many guises, from better support to more choice, from clearly enhanced career prospects to seamless communications. When AIRINC’s Advisory Services team is working with clients to develop an improved assignee experience, we have to take into account that every assignee is different. As a result, we all view the assignee experience in a different way. Programmes that want to genuinely improve the assignee experience need to use a broad range of tools to deliver the enhancements their assignees are looking for.
COVID-19 is impacting everyone, everywhere, and its sphere of influence changes almost daily. Of all the places facing change and uncertainty, the airline industry is at the forefront. News of airlines facing bankruptcy and impending doom cloud the headlines globally. As Global Mobility specialists, we examine 110,000 fares on a quarterly basis so that we can deliver our clients the most up-to-date information to support their assignees. Now, more than ever, we know that you need quick answers and accurate estimates to support your international and domestic assignees that need to return home during this sweeping pandemic.
Taking Action on 3 Top Priorities from the 2020 Mobility Outlook Survey
Mar 19, 2020 @ 10:09 AM / by Rob Zeitz
According to AIRINC’s 2020 Mobility Outlook Survey, Global Mobility’s top priorities for 2020 include enhancing the employee experience (73%), redesigning the mobility program (56%), and simplifying the program (52%). So how can Mobility accomplish these goals?
Create lump sum payments or managed cap calculations specific to your program
Oct 25, 2019 @ 06:22 AM / by Michelle Curran
It's time to reduce the administrative burden of researching and calculating allowances, and ensure consistency across your organization! Now you can:
Top 5 downloads that shaped our perspective for 2019 and beyond!
Mar 07, 2019 @ 04:04 PM / by Gerald Abbey
With the upcoming release of AIRINC's 2019 Mobility Outlook Survey, we wanted to look back at the previous year to rank the top downloads from our extensive Global Mobility library. Below, you'll find the top 5 reports that have helped shape and share our views on where mobility is going in 2019 and beyond.
Update: Will the government shutdown affect my tax refund?
Jan 08, 2019 @ 10:00 AM / by Jeremy Piccoli
January marks the beginning of the United States tax filing season, with employers required to issue annual Form W-2s no later than January 31. However, with the partial government shutdown creeping into tax filing season, early filers may not see U.S. tax refunds in a timely manner.
Using Lump Sums Effectively: A discussion with Procter & Gamble [webinar]
Oct 17, 2018 @ 11:46 AM / by Michelle Curran
Please join our upcoming webinar featuring guest speaker Joris Cauwenberghs, Expatriate Compensation & Policy, Procter and Gamble!
The results from our recent Lump Sum Pulse Survey are in! The survey explored how companies are determining and delivering lump sums, and the pros and cons with this approach. Companies report using a Lump Sum approach for the following reasons: