Whitepaper
ZF Survey on International Mobility
Status quo and future development of international assignments and Local+ employments
International assignments have long been a cornerstone of global business strategy, serving as a vital mechanism for knowledge transfer and talent development. However, rising cost pressures, evolving workforce expectations, and the rise of “work from anywhere” models are forcing a fundamental reassessment of traditional expatriate frameworks.
Based on a structured survey of global mobility experts across 37 diverse multinational corporations – complemented by an internal study of approximately 90 current and former assignees – this whitepaper provides a comprehensive, data-driven benchmark of where international mobility stands today and where it is heading.
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This Whitepaper addresses:
- Policy Shift: Rigid, long-term assignments are giving way to short-term deployments, “local+” models, and virtual cross-border work.
- The Human Factor: Career growth and successful reintegration matter far more to assignees than the size of their benefits package.
- Assignment Friction: A look at the conflicting reasons why international assignments fall through from both corporate and personal perspectives.
- Rising Complexity: Tightening visa laws and personal requests for cross-border flexibility are creating new compliance and risk challenges.
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