27 May 2010

Conducting any business in a known environment, within a culture that is understood is always a challenge, but venturing out into the unknown is a challenge that comes with far greater risk factors.

What are the particular challenges of sending assignees to the Middle East and supporting them there? We asked Yvonne Webb, Senior Human Resources Consultant with Sasol, a global energy company.

Asia has become more expensive for expatriates relative to the United States says a March 2008 cost of living comparison of 228 global locations.

Sasol, the global petrochemical company, have recently implemented a repatriation policy. Yvonne Webb, Principal HR Consultant, explains why the need was so great – particularly for expatriates from their South Africa operations.

Opportunities to work overseas are increasing rapidly as the global search for talent rises.