In a concise and straightforward manner, this guide presents the fundamental issues involved in global staffing, particularly in developing a corporate compensation approach for expatriate assignments. This reference strongly emphasizes the critical importance of considering the differences in...

Intro -- Table of Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Socioeconomic Profiles of Chinese Americans -- Individual Characteristics and Earnings -- Contextual Characteristics and Earnings -- Conceptual Model and Hypotheses -- Data, Measurement of...

Wages are a major component of decent work, yet serious knowledge gaps remain in this increasingly important area. The Global Wage Report, published biennially, is divided into two parts. Part I provides policy-makers, social partners and academics around the world with information on regional...

COVER -- CONTENTS -- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPENSATION -- CHAPTER 2: STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVES IN COMPENSATION -- CHAPTER 3: MANAGING COMPENSATION -- CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE BASED COMPENSATION -- CHAPTER 5: WAGES AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION -- CHAPTER 6: INCENTIVE PLANS AND FRINGE BENEFITS --...

"We evaluate the impact of product market uncertainty on workers wages, addressing the questions: To what extent do firms provide insurance to their workforce, insulating their wages from shocks in product markets? How does the amount of insurance provided vary with firm and worker attributes?...