For many years, employees of global companies viewed opportunities abroad as a way to develop their careers (Tung, 1998). Although not an easy decision based on the country, distance, and length of time, many would volunteer to go.
However, with the rise of remote work and the “out of sight, out of mind” fears some employees have, Multinationals have had an extremely difficult time finding employees willing to take on international assignments (Agovino, 2022).
- What are some ways a global company can motivate employees to become expatriates and take on international assignments?