I am interested in purchasing a reference guide on the subject of international benefits as we are expanding globally. We had located one previously in HR Exec magazine, I recall, requested the report (which included a CD I believe) and did not receive it. We have been unable to find that ad again. Any advice on an extensive reference for international benefits?

As a member of NORACS (North American Actuarial and Consulting Services) a voluntary affoliation of consulting firms through out the US, Canada and Mexico we have a via Euracs, a similar organization in Europe some excellent materials..if you have specific countries in mind I will see what we can do to help.

Watson Wyatt publishes several reference books on international employment matters including benefits, compensation, labor. I have found them to be invaluable resources.

You might want to try "2000 Guide to Global Compensation and Benefits" by Calvin Reynolds, 602 pages and includes a CD-Rom. The price is $149 plus s/h and is available from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, 1-888-334-3327, option 4. Or contact IFEBP at books@ifebp.org.