VICKI: the Virtual International Knowledge Instructor

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Create an easily accessible resource for expatriates, management, and human resources that clearly explains your company’s international compensation policy

Cost-effective management of your international assignment program does not simply mean finding the key talent to take the assignment; it also means crafting and communicating the right expatriate compensation package. Assignment success requires that expatriates understand the structure of their international assignment compensation, believe their pay is equitable—and can obtain answers to questions about any changes in their remuneration.

ORC Worldwide has developed a unique, Web-based communication tool that offers instant access to up-to-date information about your company’s international pay policies. The result is quicker, easier, and more accurate communication for a broad audience: individuals considering an expatriate assignment, current assignees, the expatriate family, line management, and HR professionals.

The clear communication that VICKI provides is an essential step toward keeping expatriates focused on productivity, and not preoccupied by pay issues. VICKI can help:

Each VICKI site includes sections and modules as specified in this table
Section Modules
Pay Philosophy

Choose 1 module, up to 3 additional modules available

  • Balance Sheet/Build-up
  • Headquarters-based Balance Sheet
  • Host or Host Plus (optional explanation of Net-to-Net Calculation)
  • Short-term Assignments
Goods and Services

Choose 2 modules, 1 additional module available

  • Differentials
  • Data Collection Process
  • Efficient Purchaser Index
Housing

Choose 1 module

  • Equalization
  • Company Provided
Taxes

Choose 1 module

  • General tax information
  • Tax Equalization
Premiums and Incentives

Choose 1 module, up to 2 additional modules available

  • General information regarding premiums andincentives
  • International Assignment Premium
  • Hardship Allowance
  • Danger Pay
Pay Delivery

Choose 1 module, up to 2 additional modules available

  • Home Country Currency
  • Assignment Country Currency
  • Split Pay
Changes to Pay

Choose 2 modules, 1 additional module available

  • Differential Updates
  • Exchange Rates
  • Inflation and Deflation
Benefits

Choose 1 module

  • General information regarding benefits
  • Modifiable listing of plans

Meet VICKI

Click here for a short demonstration of one of VICKI's sections. The preview will return you to this page automatically. Contact your ORC consultant or vicki@orcww.com for more information or to arrange for a demonstration of VICKI. Additional modules, multiple sites, and customization of content are also available.

What is VICKI?

VICKI is an easy-to-use, Web-based tutorial that explains international compensation policy. VICKI communicates in a straightforward manner, and is available through any Internet connection—24/7—around the world. VICKI gives users the option to view the complete tutorial, or to choose a specific topic. The content is presented both in written form and via audio (which can be turned off); users can replay sections as desired. Each section contains different subjects (or modules) that describe the basics of international compensation.

How can one tutorial suit many companies?

VICKI is a modifiable application that employs a pick-and-choose philosophy. Your administrator (or ORC consultant) will set up your company’s VICKI site via a user-friendly, Web-based administration application. The modules that best describe your international policy are selected, and your company’s VICKI site is instantly created. If your organization desires even greater customization, ORC Worldwide can design an original site specifically tailored to meet the needs of your worldwide workforce.

What is VICKI's advantage?

No form of communication is more convenient or appropriate for employees working abroad than a Web-based application. VICKI speaks clearly and directly to your company’s international policies, and is available to you at a fraction of the cost of creating your own site. Through VICKI, ORC Worldwide has created an efficient and easy way for your company to enhance or implement an effective expatriate communication strategy.

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