Sealing the deal on international assignments in the oil and gas industry: Attracting women with a well-designed expatriation package

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This research paper concentrates on the compensation and benefits arrangements for international assignments undertaken by women in a male-dominated industry. Unless an offer of geographic upheaval comes with both a lucrative financial reward and family-friendly provisions, as an overall package a deal to work internationally may not prove attractive enough for female employees to jump at.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2018), "Sealing the deal on international assignments in the oil and gas industry: Attracting women with a well-designed expatriation package", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 26 No. 6, pp. 34-36. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2018-0123