Identify what type of training or other areas of preparation are necessary prior to the employee beginning the expatriate assignment.

Suggest to HR how to keep the expatriate connected to operations in the United States; prior to repatriation, establish a plan to keep the employee engaged through experiences wherein he or she can use the critical skills acquired during the assignment (e.g., mentoring an employee preparing for a similar experience). Accurately, communicate changes in compensation and other areas which could be of concern to the employee so that appropriate expectations are established.