by David Enser, Partner at the RES Forum International Human Resource Management (IHRM) and cross-border staffing practices have been profoundly impacted by recent geopolitical crises and the global COVID-19 pandemic. In this dynamic landscape, it is imperative that these practices evolve to become more resilient. The RES Forum’s SAFE(R) model – Smart, Agile, Flawless, Efficient, […]
by Nicky Taylor, Head of Corporate Global Mobility at Nestlé As the world emerges from the uncertainty and volatility of the last few years, GM functions are feeling the pressure. Nothing new there, mobility teams have always been under pressure, right? Well yes. Perhaps we didn’t appreciate it at the time, but on reflection […]
by Carla Foden, Growth Leader and Managing Consultant at Gallagher Pre COVID-19 GM was seen, in many cases, as a non-revenue generating blocker. The idea that GM could be a major player seemed to be blue sky thinking. Only those with significantly sized programmes had the luxury of being pro-active and strategic. Post pandemic, […]
by Louise Worbey, Global Head of GM, KPMG International In July 2020 I wrote an article titled “flexibility and agility post COVID-19.” In it, I proposed that the flexibility and agility already embraced by GM functions would be invaluable in adapting to whatever new normal came from the pandemic. GM leaders would need to articulate […]
Written by Damian Porter, Noah Mobility Resilience in Global Mobility (GM) involves coping with disruption, adapting to changing circumstances and maintaining efficiency in mobility services. COVID-19 is a striking example of a disruption that severely impacted our GM world. Borders closed, flights were grounded, and travel restrictions were enforced, leaving millions stranded and businesses […]
Written by Lisa Hulet, VP of Business Development, Sirva A look back In the 1990’s in Canada, companies primarily relocated middle-aged employees (typically men) accompanied by their spouse and children. They were typically offered a Guaranteed Home Sale program, and the relocation packages were quite robust. The companies that relocated most frequently were Canada’s five […]
Written by David Enser, RES Forum Director The first, somewhat bold, statement I’d like to make is that many organisations are out of touch with what constitutes a family. Most now acknowledge that the married couple cliché, the 2.4 children, etc. are no longer to be assumed. But experience shows that many haven’t got their […]
Written by Brenda Bellon, Director of Intercultural Services for Sirva The COVID-19 pandemic showed the world just how vulnerable children are. The pandemic caused a tremendous amount of stress for everyone, but rates of depression and anxiety among young people rose even more dramatically than for adults. We know that international moves are one […]
Written by Karlijn Jacobs, Ombudsperson for International Children, Expat Valley If it weren’t for my husband’s boss to step in and resolve the issue with our landlord, we would have repatriated over a washing machine that caught fire. It was never about the cost of the washing machine though. We had just found out we […]
Written by Martina Kaul and Doris Huber, licensed German tax advisors and Directors at WTS Germany When it comes to Hybrid Work – occasional business trips across the border in place of a complete relocation with the family – good preparation from an employment law, tax and social security perspective is the be-all and […]
