Cartus Corporation Global Relocation Products & Services Resource Hub Blog Contact Us Login s Reference Library Reference Library Welcome to the Cartus Reference Library, where you'll find information on the latest topics and trends in global relocation, intercultural training, expatriate compensation, consulting, and talent management. 5 Things Mobility Managers Need to Know: Download our New Relocation Trends Survey Find out what global mobility managers are saying about the latest relocation trends, related policy approaches, and the solutions they are employing in the latest survey in our policy and practices series. Download the survey report or take a quick look at the Survey Highlights now. Hot Topics Five Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning Your RFP Cartus Pulse Survey Report: Zika Virus HRM Asia: Short-term Assignments Research & Trends SEE OUR COMPLETE LIBRARY OF RESEARCH AND TRENDS MATERIALS: RESEARCH AND TRENDS RESOURCE PAGE Cartus 10 Best Practices for Outsourcing International Assignment Compensation Services Managing a comprehensive international assignment compensation process does not require the services of a Big Four firm. Many companies are choosing the economical option of partnering with a knowledgeable international assignment management firm. More. Unlocking U.S. Policy Design Developing a company’s U.S. relocation policy is a complex process, requiring a balance of talent management, cost control, and shifting employee needs. Taking a holistic approach, and following these steps laid out in Cartus’ Insights, will help you cover the angles. More. Trends in Global Relocation: 2015 Biggest Challenges Survey Cartus’ Trends in Global Relocation: 2015 Biggest Challenges survey includes feedback from 148 global mobility managers on the challenges they are facing in their relocation programs, what they are doing to manage them, and hot topics and trends in the relocation industry. More. Cartus Q&A with Consulting: Short-Term Assignments Global economic challenges and the tightening of global mobility budgets have organizations seeking ways to balance management of assignment costs with business needs. To what extent are these challenges tilting the balance of assignments toward short-term moves? Cartus Consulting Solutions answers questions about short-term assignments. More. Best Practices in International Assignment Compensation International Assignment Compensation Services satisfies a complex and critical need in the support of international assignees. This document provides an overview of Cartus' international compensation best practice operating model. More. Unlocking U.S. Home Sale Success Cartus’ experience shows that the four fundamental home sale strategies—Price, Condition, Differentiation, and Readiness to Act—are always important. This document offers best practices and recommendations on how to manage these vital areas. More. UK Relocation - Higher Stamp Duty Rates Expected for Additional Properties This Mobility Insights outlines a recent UK government announcement to introduce a higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for purchasing additional properties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. More. The Netherlands: Immigration Update This Mobility Insights provides information on a number of legislative changes affecting foreign nationals based in the Netherlands, including 2015 salary criteria and increased immigration services fees. More. Cross-Cultural and Language Training: Measuring ROI International assignments have high rewards and high costs. Here's a new perspective on measuring ROI that takes a look at both soft and hard cost benefits of assignments. More. Supporting Same-Sex Partners In Cartus’ recent “Biggest Challenges” survey, 60% of respondents said that they were providing relocation benefits to same-sex partners, and 78% were doing so for international assignments, depending on whether or not visas could be obtained for the destination location. More. Managing Expats in “Unsafe” Locations The world is a very different place for today’s globally mobile workforce. Increased globalization combined with a protracted, crippling recession in many Western economies has resulted in most multinational corporations placing strong bets on global emerging markets. More. Help for Accompanying Spouses/Partners on International Assignments One of the highest risks for international assignments is the failure of the assignee’s partner or family to adjust to the new location. There can be a tendency even among seasoned global mobility managers to underrate or discount the effect that a global assignment can have on accompanying partners and families—known traditionally as “trailing spouse” situations. More. U.S. Buyer Value Option For companies interested in assisting their relocating employees with the sale of their homes, but are concerned about cost control and company involvement, the Buyer Value Option (BVO) can be a valuable program. BVO is a low cost program that provides professional support for employees selling their homes. More. Achieving Cost Savings Through Policy Design Controlling costs are always at the front of mobility professionals’ minds. In fact, controlling relocation costs was the top challenge for 78% of respondents in Cartus’ 2015 Biggest Challenges survey, and for 45% of respondents, controlling relocation costs was actually a bigger concern in 2015 than it was the previous year. More. Hardship Locations—Policy and Programme Best Practices There are inevitably many challenges that arise when relocating assignees to a hardship location, and support for assignees is more important than ever. For example, how do you initially determine a hardship location? What impact does such a move have on the assignee and their family? And how strong is your emergency contingency plan? More. Back to top Market Information SEE OUR COMPLETE LIBRARY OF MARKET INFORMATION MATERIALS: MARKET INFORMATION RESOURCE PAGE Cartus’ Best Practices for Effective Relocation to Africa Cartus' Best Practices for Effective Relocation to Africa: A Guide for Global Mobility Managers discusses the continent's greatest challenges for program managers and international assignees, and includes practical guidance and tips for success. More. Cartus’ Best Practices for Effective Relocation to Brazil Brazil, a country that has seen large influxes of assignment volumes over the past several years, offers both opportunities and obstacles for companies and their employees. Cartus’ Best Practices for Effective Relocations to Brazil discusses the country’s greatest problems for program managers and assignees, and includes include practical guidance and tips for success. More. Cartus Best Practices for Effective Relocation to China Cartus' Best Practices for Effective Relocation to China: A Guide for Mobility Managers discusses the issues posing the greatest problems for program managers and assignees in China. It also includes practical tips for success from Cartus' expert consulting team and seasoned relocation managers who have experienced China's challenges for themselves. More. Market Watch: U.S. How are U.S. housing, rental, and mortgage market trends impacting relocation? A wide variety of U.S. housing market trends have the potential to impact your relocation program, including rising home prices, low inventory levels, and a growing pressure on the rental market. Read our latest issue of U.S. Market Watch for market trends that you, and your employees, need to know. More. Market Overview: Canada Canada has been enjoying a strong, stable real estate market for some years, with nearly historic low interest rates, and balanced market conditions in most major markets across the country. On a national level, industry forecasts about the Canadian real estate scene are generally positive for this year and are also expected to further improve in 2016. More. Market Watch: Sweden Located in the Scandinavian Peninsula, Sweden is home to more multinational companies per capita than most other countries. Yet it remains a challenging location for some expatriates, with housing, schooling and climate issues currently highlighted as key areas of focus. More. Market Watch: Switzerland Switzerland remains a frequent destination for assignees, ranking fifth worldwide in a recent Cartus survey. One of the major challenges facing assignees in Switzerland is housing. Read our latest update on residential lettings in these cities, including Geneva and Zurich and their surrounding areas. More. Market Watch: Germany Cartus' latest Market Watch focuses on the city of Berlin, a location frequented by international assignees. It includes Berlin rental market trends, available property-types and popular expatriate neighbourhoods. The issue also discusses the wider property rental market in Germany. More. Market Watch: UK We discuss the imbalance between the number of sellers and buyers in the sales market, regional differences in rental prices across the UK, and provide details around recent UK lettings legislation. More. Market Watch: Singapore Property An increase in the supply of rental homes has affected Singapore’s rental prices and occupancy levels. Read our latest trends for further information. More. Market Watch: Hong Kong Property In our special Market Watch on Hong Kong, we explore some of the trends in the rental property market including location dynamics and the effect of supply and demand. More. Back to top Emerging Markets SEE OUR COMPLETE LIBRARY OF EMERGING MARKETS MATERIALS: EMERGING MARKETS RESOURCE PAGE Market Watch: South Korea Guidance on the challenges and solutions associated with living and working in South Korea, including the challenges that international assignees may face when moving to the country including housing, language, schooling and shopping. More. Market Watch: Brazil This issue provides information regarding one of the leading emerging market locations. Included are facts about Brazil’s economy, key challenges, housing and rentals, transportation, education, and cultural adaptation pointers. More. Market Watch: China Property Our special China Market Watch examines the latest property trends for both sales and rentals in the key cities of Shanghai and Beijing. More. Market Watch: India India's cities continue to multiply, with new cities being created to manage the population growth; its cultural patterns can be a challenge for Western assignees. More. Market Watch: Indonesia Indonesia is one of Southeast Asia’s biggest economies and has enjoyed rapid development in recent decades. The most popular destination for expatriates is the capital city of Jakarta. Indonesia is a challenging location for some international assignees, with housing, transportation, climate and cultural differences highlighted as particular key areas. More. Market Watch: Vietnam Vietnam is known for its beautiful landscape and welcoming people, yet it remains a challenging location for some international assignees, with housing, schooling, transportation and cultural differences highlighted as particular key areas. More. Market Watch: Philippines The Philippines has enjoyed rapid economic development in recent decades, with the most popular destination being the capital city of Manila. Yet it remains a challenging destination for some expatriates with housing, transportation and climate highlighted as key areas of focus. More. Unlocking Emerging Markets Keys to Success Emerging markets require targeted relocation strategies for challenges from recruiting, housing, and education to culture, security, and government. How to prepare for market entry and success. More. Market Watch: United Arab Emirates Cultural differences can prove challenging for assignees to the UAE, an increasingly frequent relocation destination. More. 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