Repatriation refers to the termination of an overseas assignment and returning to one's home country or headquarters. Reasons for repatriation include the end of an assignment period, a desire for family to return home, a need to take on a new global role, inability to adjust overseas, or failure to perform overseas duties well. Benefits of repatriation include gaining global experience and understanding of international operations. Companies should treat repatriation as systematically as expatriation, with programs to help find new roles and prepare for challenges upon returning home, as well as time-bound assignments to better facilitate preparation and planning.