Global Mobility and the Relocation of an Employee to an International Assignment

Course Number:93
Category:Global Compensation
Field of Study:Personnel/HR
Audience:HR Managers, HR Generalists, Relocation Coordinators, Compensation Analysts, Compensation Managers
Level of Difficulty:Intermediate
Delivery Method:QAS Self Study
Prerequisites: Moderate algebraic training
Advanced Preparation:None
SHRM BASK:As defined by the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK), this self-study course relates to competencies in Operating in a Global Environment with functional areas in Total Rewards and Managing a Global Workforce.
OverviewWhen there is a need for an employee to work in another country there are many things that need to be considered. Global mobility encompasses a range of assignments from frequent international business travel to five-year relocations. This course presents an overview of global mobility covering the different kinds of assignments, policies to deal with cost-of-living and pay differentials, tax issues, cost control, selection of assignees, preparation for the assignment, support, and repatriation.
Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize trends in global mobility
  • Select appropriate questions that need to be asked when analyzing the need for an international assignment
  • Identify the different types of international assignments
  • Differentiate between localization and permanent transfer
  • Specify different policies for different types of assignments
  • Identify key factors in developing global mobility policies
  • Recognize personal characteristics and circumstances that make a candidate a good choice
  • Specify ways to assist employees and their families before, during, and after an international assignment
  • Identify tax compliance issues
  • Recognize cost-of-living challenges for international assignees
Credit & Professional
Continuing
Education Information:
  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Credit Information:

    ERI Distance Learning Center is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

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  • aPHR/PHR/SPHR/GPHR Credit Information:

    ERI Distance Learning Center is a recognized provider of recertification credits. The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) has pre-approved this activity for 1 HR (General) credit hour(s) towards aPHR, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® recertification.

    HRCI Approved Provider
    HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that ERI Distance Learning Center meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.
  • CCP/CBP/GRP/WLCP Credit Information:

    This online course qualifies for recertification credit for the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), and Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP®) designations granted by WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals. For more information on recertification, visit the Society website at www.worldatworksociety.org.

  • CPE QAS Self Study Credit Information:

    National Registry QAS Self Study - Course approved for 1 credit(s) in these states:

    Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

    Course approved for 1 credit(s) in Vermont

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ERI Economic Research Institute is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®