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Flexible International Assignee Compensation Plans

Sheila M. Burns

Global Human Resource Options, LLC

This article details the process used by MediaOne International (formerly called U S WEST International) to convert its traditional expatriate pay policy to a flexible pay program. By bundling relocation costs into a lump-sum relocation allowance, and traditional expatriate balance sheet compensation items into a "flexpat" payment, the company met its objective of reducing its administrative workload associated with payroll and expense processing for international assignees. The project also resulted in reduction of costs associated with international assignments. In addition to explaining the composition of the relocation and flexpat payments, this article discusses the project planning, execution, employee communications and implementation activities associated with the conversion.

Key Words: expatriate pay • international work assignments • relocation • flexible pay plans

Compensation & Benefits Review, Vol. 35, No. 3, 35-44 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0886368703035003005
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