— THE FOUNDATION FOR EVERY ASSIGNMENT

Global Mobility Policy Design & Management

Without a policy, every assignment becomes an individual negotiation — with one, it becomes the application of a rule that applies to everyone. I create, update, and manage your Global Mobility policy: legally compliant, consistent, and practical.

At a glance

Legally compliant & up to date

Regular reviews instead of 'written once and filed away'.

Globally consistent, locally applicable

A framework that applies everywhere, with room for local realities.

Single Point of Contact

One point of contact from the first draft to implementation.

The difference between a rule and a precedent.

Without a policy, every assignment is renegotiated — and every exception sets a silent precedent by which the next person is measured. The most expensive thing is not a missing policy, but an outdated one: it creates a false sense of security while the underlying foundations have long since ceased to be correct.

Policy Design & Management means: I create your guidelines from scratch or revise existing ones — globally consistent in framework, locally applicable in detail. And I support the implementation so that the policy doesn’t gather dust on the intranet but is actually applied.

A policy doesn’t work when it’s written — it works when people know it.

— The Process

A policy is created in six steps.

Six steps, one common thread — from the initial inventory to everyday integration. Each step builds on the previous one to ensure the result is a policy that is actually used.

Inventory Assessment

Capturing existing policies (if any), current practices, and the gaps in between.

Current State Analysis
Gap Check
Stakeholder Interviews

Framework

Defining global core principles that apply to all assignments.

Core Principles
Assignment Types
Governance

Content Development

Benefits, housing, allowances, tax/social security, family support, remote work.

Benefit Structure
Remote Work Rules
Family Support

Local Adaptation

Mapping the global framework to the relevant countries.

Local Addenda
Compliance Check
Escalation Paths

Legal Review Approval

Coordination with internal stakeholders — Legal, Finance, HR Management.

Internal Coordination
Legal Review
Approval

Launch Integration

Communication, training, and a point of contact for the questions that will inevitably arise.

HR Training
Manager's Guide, FAQ Help Desk

— Scope of Services

What is included.

Long-term Developmental Transfers

For assignments lasting one to five years — and for talents who should grow internationally before they bring extensive experience.

Short-term Commuter Solutions

For assignments from two months to one year — and for employees who live in one place and work in another.

Policy Review Benchmarking

For existing guidelines that no longer fit — or whose status is unclear.

Localization Permanent Transfer

When a return to the home country is not intended from the start.

Not every organization needs a policy from scratch — some just need an update or a cross-check. We will clarify the right scope for your case in the initial consultation.

— Stimmen aus 20 Jahren Global Mobility

Erfahrungen meiner Kunden

In den vielen Jahren, in denen ich mit Natalie zusammengearbeitet habe – bei internationalen Entsendungen für mein Team wie auch persönlich – hat sie mir gegenüber immer wieder Integrität, Vertrauenswürdigkeit und eine positive Serviceeinstellung bewiesen, wenn es darum ging, die zahlreichen Hürden zu meistern, vor denen ihre internen Kunden stehen.
Natalie bringt ein hohes Mass an Professionalität in ihre Rolle ein und ist stets bestrebt, den bestmöglichen Service zu bieten. Sie holt sich fortlaufend Feedback von allen beteiligten Seiten, um die Zusammenarbeit aufeinander abzustimmen und die Aufgabe zum Abschluss zu bringen. Sie liefert den Kunden schnelle und tragfähige Lösungen und ist herausragend darin, Menschen zusammenzubringen, um die gewünschten Ziele zu erreichen.
Natalie hat das Projekt in allen Phasen unterstützt.
Statt fünf Dienstleister zu koordinieren, hatte ich eine Ansprechperson — und zum ersten Mal das Gefühl, dass jemand die ganze Entsendung überblickt.
Unsere Mitarbeiterin ist mit Familie in die USA — Schule, Visum, Steuern. Natalie hat alles aufgefangen, bevor wir überhaupt wussten, dass es ein Thema wird.
Was uns überzeugt hat: die persönliche Verlässlichkeit. Eine Person, die zurückruft, die mitdenkt und die auch an den Menschen denkt, nicht nur an den Prozess.
Wir hatten vorher zwei Entsendungen selbst gestemmt — und dabei viel Lehrgeld bezahlt. Mit Natalie lief die dritte spürbar ruhiger.

— Frequently Asked Questions

Questions that come up before the first conversation.

If you have any questions or uncertainties, write directly to info@oneexpatservices.com or via WhatsApp — I usually reply the same day.

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Is it a fit? Inquire without obligation

Why does a company even need a Global Mobility policy? Because without one, every assignment becomes an individual negotiation. A policy creates a clear framework: who is entitled to what, according to what logic, and in which country. This saves time, makes costs predictable — and, what is often underestimated, it takes the pressure off daily HR operations. You no longer have to justify every exception, but can refer to a rule that applies to everyone.
What elements belong in a modern mobility policy? The building blocks are: assignment types, benefit structure, housing, allowances, tax and social security rules, family support, repatriation — and today, rules for remote work are essential. The part that is most often missing is the return. Many policies describe the outbound journey in detail but remain silent on what happens when the person comes back.
How often should a policy be updated? Every one to two years — and whenever regulations change. An outdated policy is more dangerous than none at all: it creates a sense of security while the underlying foundations are no longer correct. That's why I regularly review existing guidelines with a fresh eye, rather than writing them once and filing them away.
How does a policy remain globally consistent yet locally applicable? Through a global framework with local addenda. The philosophy and logic of the benefits apply equally everywhere — what differs are the local conditions: tax law, housing costs, school systems. This includes compliance checks and clear escalation paths for those cases that still don't fit the mold. Because those always exist.
How do we introduce a new policy internally? Not via a mass email. A policy is applied when people understand it: training for HR, a concise guide for managers, FAQs for employees, and a point of contact for the questions that still arise. The most common reason a good policy fails is not its content — it's that nobody knows about it.

— Next Step

Describe your situation — you will receive an initial assessment.

Briefly describe whether you need a policy from scratch or want to revise an existing one. You will receive an initial, honest assessment from me personally within a few days. Non-binding and free of charge.

Complete Coordination of International Assignments

Mobility Programs

Policy Design & Management

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