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MANAGING EXPATRIATE PERSONNEL Seminar
Farnham Castle
October 2010

MEP is a seminar and workshop for HR personnel new to Global Human Resources and for those looking to develop new skills and perspectives.

Drawing on the knowledge and experience gained from many years of working with expatriates and global HR managers, Farnham Castle has devised the content of this two-day workshop to reflect the key themes and challenges in the management of expatriation and expatriates. Newly updated content addresses the additional difficulties in the current economic climate.

The workshop will provide the tools to enable you to

  • Have a better understanding of the potential difficulties facing expatriates and their families through the whole cycle of an international assignment

  • Help expatriates and their families to cope with the practical and cultural challenges of living in a foreign country

  • Be more informed about the administrative processes of moving employees internationally

  • Develop appropriate relocation policies within your company

  • Build on your own experience and expertise through interaction with others


  • Topics to be discussed include:

  • Key issues for HR Personnel, recruitment, training, repatriation
  • Remuneration & Social Security
  • Would you go? - The Expatriate Viewpoint
  • Dual Career Issues - Family Support
  • Relocating Relationships
  • Culture and the HR Function including recruiting overseas employees
  • Trends in Expatriate Management & Cost Cutting Initiatives
  • Plus
    Syndicate group Workshops and Presentations

    Please click here for the full programme outline

    Excellent value at only £650 + VAT including 1 nights accommodation at Farnham Castle

    Contact us now at info@farnhamcastle.com to book your place.

    For further information please contact Pauline Hawkes:
    Tel. 01252 720409; Email: customerservices@farnhamcastle.com

    GETTING TO GRIPS WITH EXPATRIATE REMUNERATION
    Farnham Castle
    Next date tbc


    Expatriate reward is complicated! It is also a key issue for a successful assignment - both for the assignee and his/her company. To help you with the process, Farnham Castle is running a one-day workshop on Expatriate Remuneration Packages, combining with leading consultants and practitioners in the field including.

    The three main subject areas listed will form the basis of the workshop, which is fully interactive and includes case studies and syndicate work. It is not a ‘chalk and talk’ - be prepared to participate!

    Defining the Expatriate Remuneration Package

    Delivering the Expatriate Remuneration Package

    Administering Expatriate Remuneration


    Programme Outline

    0900 Registration - introductions, agenda & objectives.

    0930 Fundamentals of Expatriate Remuneration – key issues such as cost control, fairness, local nationals, etc.

    1030 Some alternative approaches & alternatives.

    1105 Group Work

    1145 The Balance Sheet Approach - cost of living allowances; exchange rates & inflation; hardship premiums; mobility premiums; housing norms.

    1300 Lunch

    1345 Non Cash Benefits – education, cars, leave, partner assistance etc.

    1400 Tax and NI Issues – ‘Top 10 Tax Tips’ including reporting; planning; split pay: dual contracts; bonuses; pensions and stock options.

    1450 Group Work

    1605 Administering Expatriate Remuneration – tracking; cost projections; IT systems.

    1700 Close

    The time: 0900 to 1700
    The place: Farnham Castle
    The cost: £425.00 per person plus VAT

    SPECIAL OFFER - ONLY £795 plus VAT inc overnight accommodation when you book both Remuneration and Social Security workshops (see below) for the same person

    For further information or to reserve your place please contact Pauline Hawkes on 01252 720409
    or email customerservices@farnhamcastle.com



    FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH THE SOCIAL SECURITY MAZE
    Farnham Castle
    Next date tbc


    A seminar and workshop designed to unravel the intricacies of expatriate Social Security. Social security is often the forgotten tax. Although the cost of contributions can be higher than income tax in some countries, it’s a subject that is rarely fully understood

    AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP:

    The workshop will:
  • Give you a better understanding of how the rules work
  • Give you practical tips and guidance on easing the administrative processes
  • Help you ensure compliance when the Revenue Inspector calls
  • Present ideas on reducing employment costs through restructuring assignments or policies
  • Give you a better understanding of how the benefit provisions work


  • WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
    It is intended for those who want to gain a better understanding of this complex subject, including:
  • HR professionals who are new to the management of expatriates
  • Payroll staff who are responsible for expatriate payrolls
  • Compensation and Benefit specialists
  • Staff who administer expatriate assignments
  • Finance and tax staff


  • PROGRAMME FORMAT
    Focused practical sessions in an informative, interactive style, including workshop discussions, case study and syndicate work.

    THE BENEFITS
    For you:
    You will gain a better understanding of the intricacies of international social security, and greater confidence when dealing with both expatriates and the authorities. It will give you the opportunity to make a real impact on the cost effectiveness and efficiency of your organisation’s international assignment programme

    For your organisation:
    Knowing the various planning options can significantly reduce expatriate employment costs. There will be greater confidence on compliance matters; assignment managers will be more knowledgeable, leading to improved and more streamlined polices and practices; your expatriates can concentrate on their employment roles, rather than worry about their benefits

    Programme Outline

    INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
    What are National Insurance Contributions (NICs)?
    The different classes of NIC
    Primary and Secondary NIC
    The Host Employer rules

    THE ADMINISTRATION PROCESS
    E101s/Certificates of Coverage – must you get them or can you choose?
    Regulatory requirements
    The conditions for obtaining these certificate
    Article 17 and the “Special Skills” requirement
    Business trips, short-term assignments
    What to do with the E101 when received
    Importance of tracking expiry dates – link to medical benefits, child benefit etc.
    Notifying Inland Revenue of end of assignments – the Revenue’s “duty of care” to employees
    E111, E106 forms and the European Health Card
    UK domestic legislation process
    Residence and presence rules
    52 week exemption/continuing liability
    Voluntary contributions
    NI numbers for inbound expats

    THE COMPLIANCE PROCESS
    Accounting for the correct amount of NICs
    What elements of compensation are subject to Class I NICs?
    What is subject to Class 1A NICs?
    When are Class 1A NICs payable?
    Tracking data from worldwide payrolls
    The NIC element of host country tax in equalization cases
    Inland Revenue RIAT teams and Expat Compliance Offices
    Interest and penalties on arrears

    EU REGULATIONS AND TOTALISATION AGREEMENTS
    The more complex cases
    Multi-state working
    Dual contracts
    Working in the UK for a foreign employer – place of business rules
    Global duties with few workdays in the UK

    PLANNING
    Home vs. Host – cheapest cost vs. cost/benefit analysis
    Cash compensation into benefits in kind
    Overseas Workday relief for NIC
    Re-structuring assignment policies

    BENEFITS
    Which country pays benefits?
    Totalisation principles
    Pension entitlements
    Medical benefits
    Unemployment benefits
    Child Benefit

    CASE STUDIES
    Two case studies to bring these topics together

    The time: 0900 to 1700
    The place: Farnham Castle
    The cost: £425.00 per person plus VAT

    SPECIAL OFFER - ONLY £795 plus VAT inc overnight accommodation when you book both Remuneration and Social Security workshops for the same person



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