KPMG has recently released it’s survey 2011 on global assignment policies & practices. Herebelow is a summary of the findings.
1- International assignments are still on the rise
A large majority of companies are considering either to maintain or to increase their international assignments.
Future use of expatriates in next 5 years :
- About the same: EU:46%; Asia:40%; US:41%
- Somewhat more: EU:33%; Asia:21%; US:34%
- Considerably more: EU:12%; Asia:17%; US:8%