PwC’s Talent Mobility 2020, The next Generation of International Assignments (2010) shows that the number of people working outside their home country is expected to increase by 50% over the next decade.
Relocating employees to the Middle East and Africa can be daunting. A failed relocation can be very costly for both the company and the candidate.
The average cost of an unsuccessful relocation is $65,000, and has known to exceed a few million depending on the level, position and benefits offered to the candidate. A basic repatriation costs between $20,000 and $60,000 once all flights, shipments of household goods, short-term accommodations, rentals on current properties, and any ancillary costs have been paid. Add to that starting the recruiting process from scratch when it doesn’t work out, and you are talking a very significant investment for almost no return.
