In today’s integrated global markets, implementing support programs that facilitate seamless mobility of key employees is critical for any business organisation.
There are many factors that contribute to successful international assignments and Expat International has applied its experience to structure programs and services for each critical phase of an overseas assignment. Repatriation to ‘home base’ is probably one of the most critical area and the issue on which many companies encounter difficulties.
When assessed over the long term the success rate of international assignments for many companies can be below 60%!
This situation often occurs when organisations
fail to provide structured support systems that contribute to superior job performance throughout the assignment
fail to prepare for a successful transition to the next assignment, or return to home base.
These failures can result in
loss on the investment in employees transferred – as measured in the loss of key staff leaving after an overseas assignment
a culture developing of staff generally resisting overseas postings – this is always a high hidden cost for organisations.
further losses being incurred if the resultant impact on competitiveness is also assessed in financial terms.
It is essential therefore that companies operating internationally have ongoing structured processes and access to external resources and expertise to meet these challenges.