SAFE(R) crisis management – what the Middle East conflict means for HR and Global Mobility

26/03/2026 |
In a cold, purple hue, a lone tree stands firm on the side of a rocky cliff. It’s branches are half bare and entirely scratchy. Even where there are leaves. The tree stretches out towards the drop, taking a sharp angle, perhaps searching for sunshine. Cutting into the heavy stone, its roots reach out below the patchy canopy, crawling across the tough terrain, unable to penetrate down.

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you know at least someone in the Middle East. Colleagues. Friends. Family. Possibly even yourself. If your role is in anyway tied to international mobility, there’s a good chance that you’re affected, at least operationally, by the current conflict. The safety of your people – whoever […]

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EU Pay Transparency Directive – a practical commentary

04/12/2025 |
Emerging from a blue background, a pair of hands hold a pile of Euro bank notes towards the viewer. Across the top is written “EU Pay Transparency Directive a practical commentary. The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right corner.

Written by Pieter Cross Over the years, the EU has been particularly active in strengthening employee rights. The EU Pay Transparency Directive, which must be transposed into national law by June 7, 2026, is one of the most far-reaching examples. While that date may seem distant, in implementation terms, it’s just around the corner. This […]

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The case for AI: a fork in the road

03/11/2025 |
Against an orange background, on the right side of the image, is written The case for AI: a fork in the road. The image shows the letters AI set into a computer chip, itself set into a printed circuit board. The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by a European Head of Global Mobility in the technology sector The world of work is in constant flux. Globalisation, evolving employee expectations, and the rapid pace of technological innovation are reshaping how organisations manage their international talent. At the forefront of this transformation is GenAI, a technology with the potential to revolutionise Global […]

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AI Readiness in Global Mobility: the uncomfortable truths we must confront

05/08/2025 |
Against an orange background, on the left side of the image, is written AI Readiness in Global Mobility: the uncomfortable truths we must confront. The image shows the letters AI in wooden cut outs against a felt background. The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by a European Head of Global Mobility in the technology sector In my previous piece, I posited that Generative AI (GenAI) is not merely a technological trend but a fundamental revolution poised to reshape global mobility. I explored GenAI’s potential to automate, enhance employee experience, and empower strategic decision-making. However, acknowledging a revolution is […]

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The AI Revolution in Global Mobility: why staying ahead is no longer optional

02/07/2025 |
Against an orange background, on the left side of the image, is written The AI Revolution in Global Mobility: why staying ahead is no longer optional. The image shows the letters AI in a brightly lit, orange glow. The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by a European Head of Global Mobility in the technology sector   The world of work is in constant flux. Globalisation, evolving employee expectations, and the rapid pace of technological innovation are reshaping how organisations manage their international talent. At the forefront of this transformation is Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), a technology poised to […]

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