Repatriation should be an afterthought rather than forethought in foreign assignments.

Repatriation should be a forethought rather than an afterthought in foreign assignments. This means that companies need to plan for the return of their employees after their assignments end, including helping them readjust to their home country culture and finding new roles within the organization. Ignoring this aspect of the assignment can leave employees feeling disconnected and may cause them to leave the company upon their return.