International employee mobility advisory services

The most significant challenges in global mobility revolve around talent management. Mercer can support you in effectively integrating these functions.

Connecting mobility strategy with talent management

• Assisting mobility leaders in adopting a talent management mindset and developing a strategic business case through stakeholder workshops and tailored in-house training sessions
• Developing rigorous plans for moving and managing individuals across organizational, geographic and cultural boundaries
• Evaluating international career movements necessary for both current and future business success
• Establishing robust succession plans

Deploying and retaining the right talent

• Building a sustainable talent pipeline in international markets
• Differentiating mobile talent segments and creating tailored policies for each
• Identifying the most suitable international assignments or roles for individual development, such as managing startup operations, entering new markets, implementing global processes or gaining international leadership experience
• Developing a strategy to nurture local talent through knowledge transfer and capability building
• Planning for repatriation and post-assignment roles
• Enhancing the retention of successful assignees

Managing performance

• Clearly defining assignment objectives from the outset and monitoring progress throughout the assignment
• Establishing mobility-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) for both assignees and the mobility function
• Boosting productivity by addressing challenges related to communication, processes and cultural barriers
• Coordinating annual talent reviews for all expatriates

Enhancing assignment experience

• Exploring technology and outsourcing options to streamline administration
• Implementing methods to gather regular feedback from assignees

Measuring value

• Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of mobility programs
• Evaluating and forecasting assignment costs
• Establishing metrics for effective mobility management