For more than 60 years, we’ve focused exclusively on helping clients resolve their workforce globalization challenges. Our extensive experience makes AIRINC the authority on rewarding talent across borders.

In an era of globalized business, transferring talent across borders to fill knowledge and skill gaps is essential to success. AIRINC offers the data, expertise, and technology that help companies compensate, motivate, and retain talent.

From cost of living differences and housing costs to hypothetical taxes and per diems, we collect and analyze our own data in more locations than anyone else.

Our Advisory Services team uses a collaborative process to create mobility programs tailored to each client’s unique characteristics and business objectives.

Our technology delivers configurable solutions that seamlessly integrate our extensive background in data analysis with workforce globalization needs.

Superior dataWe collect and analyze our own data to ensure the

high quality and global coverage that enable us to

offer a comprehensive range of data solutions to

meet every mobility need. Our surveyors are full-

time AIRINC employees who obtain firsthand

knowledge of hundreds of locations, allowing us to

offer more home-to-host transfer combinations

than any other provider.

Unrivaled serviceWe pride ourselves on providing rapid service, but

not at the expense of understanding the context and

challenges the solution must satisfy. That’s why each

AIRINC client is supported by a dedicated team

with a comprehensive understanding of that client’s

unique mobility objectives, assignee demographics,

and industry practices.

Tailored solutionsBecause clients sending a first assignee abroad

have different needs from those with thousands of

assignees and multiple mobility policies, we offer

both standard and custom solutions. AIRINC’s

combination of flexibility, comprehensive data tools,

and a wide range of delivery formats allows us to

deliver a best-fit solution for each of our clients.

“Their knowledge and can-do attitude have made AIRINC my go-to source whenever I have a question or need data.”

JOE MEDWID

IHR COORDINATOR

MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

“It is a huge pleasure to work with you. We especially appreciate your warmth, awesome knowledge, and great passion to make a difference.”

DAVID HAINES

GLOBAL MOBILITY DIRECTOR

MARS

About AIRINC

Since 1954With more than 900 clients globally, including half

the Fortune 100, AIRINC has long been viewed as

the business partner best equipped to solve cross-

border compensation issues. Our extensive on-site

cost of living data collection, rigorous analytics,

experienced consultants, and unparalleled service

make us uniquely qualified to help companies

navigate the complexity of talent mobility and reward.

Looking aheadAs the market evolves, AIRINC finds innovative

ways to help clients address new workforce

globalization challenges, such as decision support

tools for cost-effective compensation solutions,

mobility program assessment metrics, and the

measurement of reward competitiveness across a

borderless pay landscape.

Accurate, defensible data is the foundation of any effective

mobility program. We offer targeted data solutions using a

variety of tools and formats to meet your unique needs.

Excess cost protectionWe offer the most accurate and reliable cost of living

differentials for any home-to-host combination. Our

defensible COLA recommendations are supported by

materials ranging from survey outlet lists to inflation

and exchange rate change reports.

Housing program managementOur International Housing Guide helps you manage

costs, reduce exceptions, and set assignee expectations.

It provides housing and utilities budgets tailored to your

needs, along with comprehensive location details,

including rent-by-area grids, rental standards, and

neighborhood reports.

Program cost projectionOur Assignment Cost Estimator enables you to compare

packages, generate what-if scenarios, and measure the

impact of policy changes. You can generate home- and

host-based assignment estimates in minutes powered by

our own tax, cost of living, housing, education, and other

assignment-related data.

Assignee compensation managementOur Balance Sheet Manager lets you instantly create

custom-configured balance sheets, including elements

such as hypothetical income tax, goods and services,

housing, and automobile costs. Balance sheets can be

updated automatically as survey data and exchange

rates change.

Localization assessmentOur suite of host-based tools– including the Permanent

Transfer Calculator and the Local Plus Calculator

– empowers you to evaluate packages for expatriate

localizations, permanent moves, and cross-border hires.

Education allowancesOur Education Reports summarize cost information

for a representative list of international schools in a

given city, helping you maintain objectivity and improve

cost estimation while eliminating the need to do ad hoc

research. Each report comes with a city map showing

school locations.

Challenging locationsWe provide Hardship Evaluations for hundreds of

locations worldwide and help our clients translate the

hardship scores into meaningful allowances.

Data

Tax impact assessmentOur tax solutions improve the effectiveness of your

assignee packages and make it easier to assess

options. Our International Tax Guide delivers statistical,

hypothetical, and gross-up tax and social insurance data as

well as detailed tax summaries and algorithms.

Business travel and short-term assignmentsOur Per Diem Calculator provides accommodation, living

cost, and transportation budgets for business and house-

hunting trips, temporary living, and short-term assignments.

Airfare allowancesCompanies often struggle to find the most effective way

to determine, administer, and update home leave benefits.

Many companies, particularly those with larger programs,

are moving toward cash allowances to give assignees

flexibility and reduce the need for administrative support.

The AIRINC Airfare Database facilitates home leave cash

allowances by providing reasonable fare data backed by an

objective and rigorous methodology.

Policy and industry benchmarksUnderstanding how your mobility policy compares

with those of your peer group is key to maintaining your

competitiveness and providing insights into your

program. We use policy and industry benchmarks to

help ensure that your program is as competitive and

effective as possible.

Compensation for borderless talentGlobal pay harmonization and increasing international

competition for talent have yielded a “borderless” labor

market that is overlooked by traditional compensation

surveys. Our Borderless 100 Pay Database is an

innovative approach to assessing compensation for this

important group to help you stay competitive.

We collect and analyze our own data, for more locations than anyone else. We offer a wide range of delivery options for our data solutions, supported by an experienced team dedicated to your program.

“Our AIRINC team is extremely knowledgeable and supportive. Working with them is a pleasure.”

ARLETTE DENTON

INTL ASSIGNMENT COORDINATOR

CONOCOPHILLIPS

Data

We review, design, and implement global mobility solutions

according to your organization’s unique context and

goals. We listen to our clients, understand their mobility

challenges, and offer practical, tailored solutions.

Mobility program/business goals alignmentAIRINC’s Advisory Services team follows a structured

review and design process to craft an optimal mobility

program for each organization’s unique needs. We call this

process FIT: Focus, Interpret, Tailor.

Mobility program evaluationUnderstanding how your mobility policies compare with

others in the marketplace will help you validate your

program or create a compelling case for change. AIRINC

Scorecards assess key policy elements against standard

market practice and present the results in a concise

matrix format.

Custom benchmarkingThrough a focused benchmark study, we can help you

determine your current market standing. We can also help

redesign your program for better alignment with your

desired market position and organizational needs.

Mobility policy developmentWe can write a new policy, rewrite an existing one to make

it current and competitive, introduce new policy types, or

employ tiered compensation models based on assignment

value. Your new policy framework will better support your

evolving program and balance your needs for flexibility and

resolution.

Securing a mandate for changeSecuring buy-in from key stakeholders is a critical step in

obtaining a mandate for change. We can help you compose

and present targeted messaging that facilitates discussion,

builds consensus, and drives program evolution.

Program launchingOne of the challenges of completing a mobility program

review is implementing proposed changes. Our consultants

craft targeted communications and training materials that

help you launch your new program effectively.

First assignment supportAIRINC offers the comprehensive support required to

help your company navigate a first assignment. Our

International Assignment Launch Toolkit provides

targeted guidance and data specific to your needs.

Program optimizationAs an organization’s needs change over time, its mobility

program often becomes more complex. AIRINC’s

Advisory Services team can help rationalize and simplify

your mobility program or policy. Our expert consultants

catalogue your benefits in an at-a-glance matrix, identifying

redundancies and streamlining your program.

AdviceAIRINC offers an array of helpful advice, information,

and events for global mobility professionals and those

involved with rewarding talent across borders. Many

of our publications are available on demand at our

website, www.air-inc.com.

Events

Educational seminars, thought-leading roundtables,

and networking opportunities

Publications

Trusted reference guides designed to help you manage

your mobility program more effectively

Benchmarking surveys

A review of your market position relative to your peers

Case studies

Stories of real-world successes and innovations in

mobility program management

White papers and articles

Informative overviews of emerging mobility trends

News alerts

Real-time reporting on economic and quality-of-life

events that affect assignees

Data reports

Concise infographic analyses of data trends

On-site Insight

An exclusive private blog that offers access to

on-the-ground observations of expatriate locations

Data Points

A quarterly newsletter highlighting on-site data

collection survey findings

News from the Road

Insightful anecdotes from our data collection team

AIRINC Insights

Technology

“I find AIRINC’s breakfast briefings to be useful – interesting topics, good speakers and very well organized.”

ALEX GREEN

SR GLOBAL MOBILITY ADVISOR

THOMSON REUTERS

“Very knowledgeable, always accessible and willing to provide excellent service and meet needs.”

PAMELA MADEWELL

HR PROGRAM MANAGER

TERADATA

“AIRINC’s consultants possess top industry knowledge and are highly passionate about what they do.”

SAM LV

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

WEICHAI POWER CO., LTD.

AIRINC’s technology expertise enables us to deliver

solutions that optimize the implementation of our data

and analysis for each of our clients.

Improved efficienciesAIRINC offers a wide array of interactive data solutions

on AIRLinc, our secure client portal. AIRLinc increases

accuracy and productivity by enabling you to run

calculations and save and export reports.

Data integrationOur data can be integrated seamlessly into your workflow

through direct connection to your international assignment

management software via web services. We have extensive

experience partnering with information architecture

management companies to ensure that data delivery is

as efficient as possible.

Goal measurementWe assist in identifying your mobility goals, then assess

your progress by aggregating data from multiple sources.

We also provide predictive analytics to help you anticipate

and plan for your future needs.

Housing program analysisBecause housing is a such a critical component of any

expatriate package – both in cost and in its impact

on assignee satisfaction – it is essential that housing

programs be aligned with company philosophy, objectives,

and budget. The Housing Assessment Tool offers

dynamic analytics to help you test what-if scenarios and

understand housing program costs.

Client-specific softwareWhile our standard offerings are ideal for most situations,

sometimes custom solutions are needed. Based on

collaborative consultation and a thorough understanding

of program goals, our in-house IT team develops unique

technology to meet specific client needs.

A M E R I C A S

Global Headquarters

Cambridge, MA USA

+1 617 354 2133

E M E A

Brussels, Belgium

+32 (0)2 650 0970

London, United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 3514 8650

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

+31 (0)20 489 3854

A P A C

Hong Kong

+852 2541 8380

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