Global Secondments Programme Nick Kelsey Chairman, European Training & Secondments Committee Introduction The benefits of international secondments Traditional barriers Launch of Global Secondment Programme (GSP) Why Secondments? Recruitment & Retention Showcase international capabilities to potential applicants/new joiners Incentive to retain newly qualifieds Fast track tool for rising stars Why Secondments? International Exposure Different business environment, regulations and culture Meet clients expectations of international experience Developing international contacts and network Why Secondments? Business Development Opportunities Develop new skillsets Identify new service/product niches Identify new client segments Learn new business practices Traditional Barriers Difficulty in locating opportunities High demand in key markets limits choice Administration Defining objectives and benefits for local/host firm The Challenge Develop a user- friendly facility to promote increased secondment opportunities Provide resources to ease the administrative burden Nexia Global Secondment Programme Launching in December 2010 Provides comprehensive support in identifying and facilitating secondment opportunities Initial Process Employee/Line Manager visits GSP homepage Accesses Secondment Availability tool Secondment Search Facility Search by: Location Practice Area Position/level Duration Time of year Option 1 Identify Potential Opportunity Forward automatedenquiry Host firm indicates interest Complete and forward secondment application form Secondment agreed Option 2 Speculative Enquiry Complete automated speculative applicationHost firms accepts/rejects If accepts, application form completed Secondment agreed Additional Resources GSP brochure Administration Guide Evaluation Form Monitoring and Feedback by Secretariat and Training & Secondment Committee Summary International secondments represent a powerful recruitment & retention tool Provide international exposure for your practice, and can act as a catalyst in identifying new client/business opportunities Summary The Global Secondment Programme will provide a one stop shop for members: identifying opportunities and providing a straight forward application process. Launch in December 2010