The proximity of France to the UK and good international travel links, means that in recent years there has been a decline in traditional cross-border employment assignments and an increase in the number of individuals who work continuously in more than one country and commute from their home to the place where they perform their duties.
The reasons behind the increase in commuting expatriates include the increasing cost of traditional assignments, which may involve relocating an expatriate's whole family for a relatively short period. In addition, changing employment patterns mean that employees are more likely to be prepared to work in another country during the week if it will further their career. The increased globalisation of business has made a permanent cross-border role with responsibilities in several countries more common.
In ongoing cross-border
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