While the terracotta warriors are on temporary assignment from China to the UK, Cartus takes a look at what mobility managers need to consider when sending employees on short-term assignments.

Worldwide ERC’s® recent forum in Washington D.C. was as dynamic as ever; great sessions, super location, and lots of time to network and catch up with old friends and colleagues. It was also a great place to learn what was on the minds of relocation managers and industry experts.

A growing number of companies are choosing to send employees on short-term relocation assignments as opposed to long-term or permanent ones. According to Cartus’ Global Mobility Policy & Practices survey, 46% of respondents said short-term assignments were expected to increase, with another 43%…

Employees taking on short-term assignments are expected to hit the ground running and produce quick results. Often, they are without their families in unfamiliar surroundings. Since 52% of respondents to Cartus’ Global Mobility Policy and Practices survey said that they expected the frequency of…