It seems apparent that younger, entry-level associates, if properly prepared, are capable of succeeding on global assignments, perhaps just as much as their senior colleagues (who may or may not have a partner and children). Expatriate assignments have historically been geared towards tenured employees, but the incentive to send a younger cadre of workers is on the rise. Economic pressures will fuel this trend, as the great benefits packages handed to an earlier generation of expats are costly, but a greater flexibility and an openness to cultural adaptation are other winning factors.
This article highlights the reasons to send the newest recruits abroad.
