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Long-term assignments

Long-term assignments

Exploring new horizons!

With a long-term assignment, the assignee spends a period of several years abroad, in contrast to a short-term assignment.  

These situations, where an employee lives abroad for several years, place high demands on the employee and his family, and also on his company. After all, it is also in your best interests if the employee doesn't view the change of residence and job as a burden, but as an opportunity and a chance for personal development.

Therefore, it is especially important to have a professional partner by your side during an international move, who not only ensures the safe transport of your furniture and household items but also provides ideal all-around support.

Henk International: getting to your new destination reliably.

Benefit from the advantages of our service for expats on long-term assignments:

  • We know the right transport methods, packing requirements, import restrictions and customs regulations

     

  • We are up-to-date on the special regulations for cars, antiques and pets

     

  • We protect your belongings against dents and scratches, moisture and other damages during transport

     

  • We use special packing materials and packing techniques, especially for moves abroad and overseas.

     

  • We ensure that your shipment is delivered on time to your new home

     

  • We know about the legal regulations and necessary procedures, for example for a move to the USA - this is part of our daily business

     

  • You can contact the experts from Henk International if you have questions on these matters - our knowledge is at your disposal

     

Great service, all-round support

In over 50 years, Henk International has specialised in meeting the demands connected with foreign assignments. We offer a comprehensive, tailor-made move management concept - all from one source. 
Henk International provides you with a door-to-door service for your international assignment, fully customized to your needs.

Put the focus on the human factor with Henk International.

We would like to encourage companies to consider the human factor of a move abroad, as well as the organisational, taxation and insurance aspects. In our experience, it is important to give the assignee a generous amount of time off in order to look after bureaucratic procedures, take language courses and attend medical appointments.  A look-and-see-trip is another way to help prepare all the people involved and take away any fears of the unknown. 

"It’s never been just about moving.“: our many years of experience with moves abroad have shown that, especially with long-term assignments, it is important to consider the social components of a move, and not just view it as a movement of belongings from A to B. 

The more comfortable the experience for the assignee and the family, the more motivated that person will be for the new task at destination. 

Amendment of the employment contract if the stay abroad exceeds one month 

Working stays abroad of up to one month are classified as business trips, and for these there is no need to change the work contract. If the stay abroad is longer than one month, then the employment contract needs to be amended. The contract should define the length of the stay abroad, the conditions for the return and the time after that, notice periods, place of work, salary and the currency in which the salary is paid.  

In addition, it can be a good idea to define vacation time and public holidays, payment of expenses and the need for additional insurance cover. 

Things to consider when the expat returns 

The long-term assignment can end when the agreed assignment period comes to an end, or when the employer recalls the expat, or the expat resigns. In every case, it is important to decide in advance the entitlements and obligations of both parties. When the expat returns to the origin country, the conditions of this return need to be agreed, for example, if the old work contract still applies, or if a new contract is needed. Does the person return to the old position or take up a new job?  

Next to legal and contractual aspects, the human factor should also be considered. Companies that want the best for and from their employees provide the framework for a smooth repatriation. 

Do you have any questions?  Contact us for advice from our international assignment experts. 
Send us an email or call us on +49 211 99 80 70.

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