Business Travel and Short-Term Assignment Benchmark Survey – 2017

International business travel and short-term assignments are designed to meet global short-term business objectives. Due to their limited duration, they also provide organizations with opportunities to address other important goals such as talent development and greater flexibility for both the business and assignee

International business travel and short-term assignments are designed to meet global short-term business objectives. Due to their limited duration, they also provide organizations with opportunities to address other important goals such as talent development and greater flexibility for both the business and assignee.

As these policies limit company exposure to tax liabilities and tend to involve few ongoing assignment allowances, they are particularly effective when organizations wish to enhance mobility on a cost-effective basis. They are also attractive to employees seeking international experience without the disruptions of long-term relocation, particularly since unaccompanied arrangements allow working spouses/partners and dependent children to remain at home.

This survey provides an in-depth look at best-practice policy design and makes explicit the variety of policy approaches employed by companies seeking to leverage the flexibility and lower costs associated with international business travel and short-term assignments.