1. Cisco Global Relocation Program – Focus on Policies
Shauna Page – Global Relocation Engagement Manager
- Emerging and European Markets

2. Agenda
Policy types
International Assignment – components and rationale
International Transfer Policies
Q&A

3. Relocation Types IA (International Assignment)
On Company’s Request
Follow Home Benefit Plan
International Medical Insurance
Temporary in Nature
Short Term (STIA) – 4 to 18 months
Long Term (LTIA) – 2 to 5 years
IT (International Transfer)
Long Term Career Plan in the New Location
Follow Benefit, Payroll in the New Location
IT Lump Sum
IT Managed Move
IT Local Plus
IT Returnee
IT Personal

4. International Assignment
A long term international assignment is normally leveraged to fill a role with leadership talent to meet a long term business need that requires continuity of 2 to 5 years in the role to meet the objectives.
Business Drivers
Start-up of a function or the start up of a new location/new legal entity
A critical long term business initiative
Business turnaround
Relationship building with government
Talent Considerations
Establish or build a presence in a new location
Start or build a function in a new or existing location
Identify and develop local talent to be a successor
Gain needed experience and development to be positioned as a global leader

5. **Average Cost for a Tier (1) 2-year LTIA – USD 1,500,000
International Assignment Benefit Aligned with home payroll and retirement plan. Global medical coverage.
Relocation Assistance
Visa Assistance
Destination Service
Househunting Trip
Settling Assistance
Household Goods Shipment
Storage at Home location
Temporary Housing (60 days)
Tax Assistance
Repatriation Assistance
Assignment Related Allowances
Host Housing Allowance
Education Allowance
Transportation Allowance
Annual Home Leave Allowance
Utility Allowance
G&S Differential
Miscellaneous Relocation Allowance (Equivalent to purchasing Power of USD 15,000)
**Average Cost for a Tier (1) 2-year LTIA – USD 1,500,000

6. *** Estimated cost for IT Personal Move – USD 6,000 to USD10,000
Features
This is an employee-initiated move for personal reasons.
Employee is responsible for all expenses related to the transfer.
Benefits
Visa Services
Tax Services
*** Estimated cost for IT Personal Move – USD 6,000 to USD10,000

7. ***Average cost – USD 12,000 to USD 25,000 + lump sum
IT Lump Sum Move
Benefits
Tax Services
Visa Services
Enroute Travel
Optional (If approved)
Destination Service (house hunting trip)
Temporary Living up to 30 days
Features
Employee manages all other assignment related costs not included in the benefit
Lump sum relocation allowance provided to offset costs incurred while moving
Allowance amount is a factor of family size and base salary of new position.
Family Size
Allowance
3 or less
3 X new monthly base salary
4 or more
3.5 X new monthly base salary
***Average cost – USD 12,000 to USD 25,000 + lump sum

8. IT Managed Move Features Benefits
More expensive option than IT Personal Move or IT Lump Sum
A company managed move
Extended benefits & reduced relocation allowance
Benefits
Destination Services including look-see trip
House lease cancellation reimbursement (Home Location)
Loss from sale of automobile in Home Location
Shipment – Air & Surface
Temporary living up to 60 days
Enroute Travel
Tax Services
Visa Services
Relocation Allowance of USD 7,500
***Average Cost – USD 100,000

9. ***Average Cost – USD 350,000 to USD 450,000
IT Returnee
Benefits
Allowance base: 50% of IA Housing, Utilities & Education   
Housing and Vehicle assistance in current location
Shipment – Air & Surface
Pet shipment allowance (subject to approval and local regulation)
Destination Services
Temporary Living up to 60 days
Relocation Allowance of USD15,000 (1 payment)
Enroute Travel
Tax Services
Visa Services
Features
Used for returning citizens
Have been away from origin country for at least 3 years
Long term career plan in host location
Transition support
Declining allowances for 2 years (100%-50% of allowance base)
***Average Cost – USD 350,000 to USD 450,000

10. Localisation Policy
Only applicable to employees currently on assignment
Phased approach to provide financial support from assignee to local status.
Employee transfers onto local payroll and benefits.
2 year localisation – 100% of assignment allowances in Year one/50% in year two.
3 Year localisation – 100% of assignment allowances in Year one/66% in Year two and 33% in year three
***Average Cost – USD 750,000/1,200,000

11. IT Local Plus Features Benefits
Used for Employees who are Non-citizens hired or transferred, on permanent basis
Provide transition support
On going Allowance for 3 Years
Benefits
Allowance Base – 50% of IA Housing, Utilities & Education, Home Leave
Housing and Vehicle assistance in current location
Shipment – Air & Surface
Pet shipment allowance (subject to approval and local regulation)
Destination Services
Temporary Living up to 60 days
Relocation Allowance – 2 payments of USD 15,000 on starting and 3rd anniversary day
Enroute Travel
Tax Services
Visa Services
***Average Cost – USD 750,000

12. Relocation Policy Exception Process
Core benefits should not be removed or decreased (i.e. shipment of HHG’s, temp housing, lump sum allowance)
Cash in lieu of benefits is not authorized
Exception request: direct to Relocation Leader for approval/denial