As a general rule, expatriate assignments are expensive, complex and stressful. An assignment will generally cost twice as much, and often three times as much as the cost of a local hire. A large number of resources need to be mobilised to get the assignment underway, among them shippers, tax advisors, immigration consultants, accommodation services, international schooling, home and host country human resources, payroll in home and host locations and more. And whilst a domestic move is stressful enough, a foreign move is doubly so, given that a new culture and often a different language can be involved.
Our consultants have worked in the expatriate tax and immigration departments of the Big 4 accountancy firms, dealing with the technical aspects of foreign moves. They have also worked in the HR departments of multi-national investment banks and energy companies, dealing with the practical side of foreign assignments. And importantly they have been expatriates themselves. This combination of technical and practical experience allows a unique insight into the complexities of international assignments at every level.
For further information contact Nigel Sellens:
P: +44 (0) 20 7152 1104
E: nigel.sellens@harbourhr.com
