Companies can underestimate the impact of ill-planned and poorly executed international assignment management. Employers must maintain awareness of the strict application of local immigration rules for entry, the penal consequences to employers and employees if these rules are violated, and the potential impact on the employer’s reputation. There is a growing appreciation that the approach to cross-border movements must be comprehensive – a truly integrated ‘end to end’ solution addressing immigration, tax, social security and related issues.

Key employees are arguably the most important part of a business – it is critical to get immigration right.