Case Facts

What kind of international compensation

should Typeware offer?
• Core package to meet Anne’s financial expectations, based on US’s
standards for base pay and benefits and a customized package,
specifically designed to deal with the problems pertaining to her.
• Customized plan must include provision for elder care for her mother, good
health and medical facilities for her younger son who suffered from asthma and
various allergies and sending their children to a well-equipped German
gymnasium.
• Jobs worldwide need to be assessed based on the scope of the job
• More information needs to be known about Anne Prevost’s previous
compensation package at Xon Technologies. A 10% increase in base
salary over her Xon base.
Other Benefits that Typeware should offer -
• Relocation services should be adequately provided for and support for
all civic, utility, work permits should be provided.
• Anne would also need household and day care services for her younger
children.
• One year of language and cultural training should be provided to Anne
and her sons to help her and her family adjust to local conditions.
• Apartment rental may need to be subsidized and loans could also be
arranged to help Anne buy necessary household goods.
• At least two trips should be provided to Anne and her family to the
United States every year to visit her mother.
• Stock options can be issued
Conclusion and Learning
• A specific, consistent and transparent worldwide policy should be
applied to avoid any conflict and confusion among employees. Local
employees should realize that expatriate policies
• HR must be aware of international compensation policies and cases.
They should also be aware of competitors salary structure.