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27-29 September, 2010; Paris, France
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Mercer has been advising multinational companies on employee mobility issues for more than 20 years. Building on this knowledge and experience, we have specifically designed these Expatriate Management seminars to assist HR personnel who have responsibility in managing expatriates. We offer two levels of training; 1.5 day expatriate management – fundamentals course & 1 day expatriate management – advanced course. |
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Expatriate management – fundamentals
September 27 - 28 |
Expatriate management - advanced
September 29 |
The fundamentals course has been designed to give participants an overview of the key concepts of international assignment management. The course will discuss both the traditional expatriate management models and ideas and combine these with the actual reality of international assignments and their key challenges.
 Who should attend?
This training course has been specifically designed for newly appointed managers in the area of expatriation and beginners in the field of international expatriate management.
Dates: 27 - 28 September 2010
Timing: 1.5 days
Locations: Paris
Pricing: € 850 for Mercer Program Members / € 1050 for Non-Members
Agenda
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The advanced course course which will build on the basics covered in the fundamentals course and seek to gain further in-depth knowledge into the key trend and challenges facing the field of international assignments. This course will look at expatriate management trends, policies and practices around the globe.
Who should attend?
This course has been designed for participants who have previously undertaken the Expatriate Management - fundamentals course and/or expatriate managers with significant experience in the area.
Dates: 29 September 2010
Timing: 1 day
Locations: Paris
Pricing: € 650 for Mercer Program Members / € 800 for Non-Members
Agenda
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Venue & accommodation:
Both training courses are to be held at :
Mercer Paris office
Tour Ariane La Défense 9
92088 Paris
We recommend the following hotels. Both hotels are in close walking distance to the training course venue.
Sofitel La Defense
3 Pl Du General Koenig
Paris 75017
+33 (1) 40 68 50 68
www.sofitel.com
Novotel Paris La Defense
2 Blvd De Neuilly
Paris 92081
+22 (1) 41 45 23 23
www.novotel.com
Please contact the hotel directly to book accommodation.
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 Agenda: fundamentals course
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Day One - Fundamentals |
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13.00 |
Registration |
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13:30 |
The complexity of expatriation management in 2010
Christa Zihlman, Mercer |
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14:30 |
Expatriate compensation approaches
Yvonne Traber, Mercer
Christa Zihlman, Mercer |
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15:30 |
Coffee & networking
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16:00 |
How to asses expatriate allowances and premiums in times of cost control
Yvonne Traber, Mercer
Christa Zihlman, Mercer |
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17:00 |
Workshop session – Case Study |
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18:00 |
Break
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19:30 |
Dinner |
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22:00 |
End
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Day Two - Fundamentals |
| 09:00 |
The challenges of currency fluctuation and split payments
Yvonne Traber, Mercer |
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10:00 |
Workshop session – Case study
Yvonne Traber, Mercer |
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10:30 |
Coffee & networking |
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11:00 |
Key aspects, opportunities and pitfalls of expatriate taxation – a practical guide for employers?
Guest speaker:Céline Rang, Avocat associé & Franck Bada, Avocat manager, Almenide Avocats Paris |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
International Pension scheme, how to manage competitive and cost effective expatriate pension scheme?
Denis Mazouer, Mercer Switzerland |
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14:30 |
"Keeping it simple" - Effective communication with Expatriates
Christa Zihlmann, Mercer |
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15:30 |
Coffee & networking |
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16:00 |
Expatriate Talent & Career Management - Competencies for internationally mobile employees
Sue Filmer, Mercer London
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17:00 |
Close |
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17:00 |
Fundamentals + Advanced Drinks and aperitifs
Please join us for a drink after the conclusion of the training course. This will allow you to speak with the course presenters and have the opportunity to network with other attendees.
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19:00 |
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Agenda: advanced course
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Day Three - Advanced |
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09:00 |
Highlights of shifting trends – result of the International Assignment survey 2010
Yvonne Traber, Mercer |
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10:00 |
A closer look at total assignment costs and how to keep control
Christa Zihlmann, Mercer |
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11:00 |
Coffee & networking |
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11:30 |
Expatriate management process and operational challenges
Emmanuel Rivère, Mercer |
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12:30 |
Lunch |
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13:30 |
Guest speaker |
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14:30 |
Coffee & networking
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15:00 |
Latest challenges in international assignment management - case studies
Christa Zihlmann, Mercer |
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16:00 |
International assignment policy segmentation – new trends when generations change
Yvonne Traber. Mercer |
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17:00 |
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Please note that all these sessions are conducted in English
For further details, contact Kate Windebank on +44 207 178 5478 or kate.windebank@mercer.com
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 Global mobility seminar
Friday 22nd October 2010, 9.00 – 15.30
Moscow, Russia
This one-day seminar provides comprehensive information on the latest trends in expatriation management including localisation, policy review and new compensation approaches and latest benchmarking studies.
Through the use of facilitated discussions, interactive exercises and case studies, this seminar will help HR and management professionals to acquire a consistent and proven approach in expatriate management that they can readily apply in their organisations.
Agenda
| 9.00 |
Registration |
| 9.15 – 10.45 |
Trends in 2010 – Results of the International Assignment Survey |
| 10.45 – 11.00 |
Coffee break |
| 11.00 – 12.00 |
"Cost optimization" – the challenge of international mobility in today's changing world |
| 12.00 – 12.30 |
Localisation - how best to handle the process |
| 12.30 – 13.30 |
Lunch and networking |
| 13.30 – 14.15 |
"What compensation structure is the best?" – practical examples and case studies |
| 14.15 – 15.00 |
"How to design an international assignment policy" – trends in international assignment policies |
| 15.00 – 15.30 |
Share and discuss on your own specific international assignment issues through a facilitated discussion with seminar participants and course facilitator |
Who will benefit from attending:
This programme is designed for all middle and senior level HR Managers who would like to learn about innovative expatriate management, the challenges and possible solutions. The interactive format of this program will encourage greater learning and peer-support network.
Places are limited, book your seat early to avoid disappointment
Facilitators:
Christa Zihlmann
Christa is the Nordic, Benelux & Emerging Markets Global Mobility Leader in Mercer's information product solutions (IPS) business. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Christa works closely with other Mercer Practices to collaborate on a range of expatriation issues. She regularly organises client seminars and training courses on International Assignment practices in various countries across the region. Christa's recent client projects have included a study on Hardship locations, a benchmarking study on repatriation, a study on Expatriate allowances , benchmarking project s on different regional policies various total assignment cost analysis.
Before joining Mercer in 2001, she worked as intercultural trainer in France for three years. Prior to this she worked for five years at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva as coordinator for public information and various migration programs for Vietnam, Afghanistan and Cambodia. Born and raised in Austria, Christa has lived in several countries and cultures and has developed a passion for expatriation issues.
Christa graduated in Geography from the Leopold Franzens University in Innsbruck, Austria with a thesis on Liechtenstein. She is fluent in German, English and French and has a good command of Italian.
Ulrico Lucchi
Ulrico is the Head of EMEA Global Mobility Center of Excellence for Mercer's IPS practice.
Ulrico, born in 1955, studied law in Milan with a specialisation in International and
European law.
He started working in the reinsurance business and then joined Business International
1984, where he specialised in human resources activities.
In 1990, he was among the founding members of Corporate Resources Group, which was
acquired by Mercer in 1999.
Ulrico is a European partner in Mercer's Geneva office and is the EMEA Mobility
Leader for IPS EMEA region.
Today, he leads the teams in this zone and he is responsible for the business development
of this region on Mobility practice. Ulrico has long experience in all aspects of
compensation and expatriate management consulting and has been involved in consulting
activities through several projects all over Europe. In his previous position, Ulrico has
developed the German market to be number one in the expatriate field.
He is bilingual Italian and German, and also fluent in English and French.
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