Against a gold background on the lefthand side is written “Vision 2030 Commentary - the importance of recognizing and prioritizing the family unit in global mobility” in white writing. To the right, emerging from the background colour is a lightbulb gentle held at its base, with various icons surrounding it depicting work and productivity. On the bottom left it says, “Vision 2030 the future of talent mobility.” The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by Karlijn Jacobs, Founder of Expat Valley   Historically, the employer-employee relationship was a long-term commitment, often beginning after graduation and enduring until retirement. This stability fostered a natural work-life balance, with colleagues knowing each other’s children’s names and family dynamics being part of workplace conversations. Over time, however, that traditional relationship began to […]

Against a bluey green background on the lefthand side is written “Remote work - redefining culture and work-life integration” in white writing. To the right, emerging from the background colour is a series of illustrated computer screens each showing a person on a video conference call. On the bottom left it says, “Vision 2030 the future of talent mobility.” The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by Dr. Julia-Sophie Ezinger, Managing Director and Co-Founder at rhome The remote-first world is not just changing where we work – it’s transforming the very foundation of what we understand as company culture and work-life balance. As a remote-first company ourselves, we’ve come to realize that while remote work brings immense opportunities, it also […]

Workforce Mobility and the Gig Economy

Mar 13, 2025 |
Against a bluey green background on the lefthand side is written “Workforce mobility and the gig economy” in white writing. To the right, emerging from the background colour, five hands bump fists above a desk that contains laptop computers, mobile phones and plug sockets. On the bottom left it says, “Vision 2030 the future of talent mobility.” The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by a CEO and founder in the mobility industry   A growing economy Workforce mobility has greatly benefited from the gig economy. Destination service companies utilize gig workers to enhance their on-the-ground presence, while cultural awareness firms employ contract workers for training. Adding movers, attorneys, title companies, and relocation networks creates a robust economy […]

Against a bluey green background on the lefthand side is written “the rise of sustainable, global careers: a paradigm shift or a pipe dream?” in white writing. To the right, emerging from the background colour, a woman is sat on a rock, staring into the distance with her back to the camera. On the bottom left it says, “Vision 2030 the future of talent mobility.” The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

Written by a Global Mobility lead in the technology sector   Introduction The concept of sustainable, global careers, as envisioned in the RES Forum’s Vision 2030 framework, proposes a world where organisations prioritise employee well-being, career development, and long-term satisfaction as core tenets of talent management. This approach reflects a progressive evolution from traditional employer-employee […]

By Sean Collins, Director of ESG, Asia Talent Mobility Alliance (ATMA)   Introduction Global Mobility (GM) has always been a conduit to developing talent and enabling a rich and diverse career, whether that be talent rotation programs, project moves or executive assignments. But what about the GM professional’s career? Mobility often works in a silo […]

By Hannah Richardson, SVP Global Strategic Services The global landscape of employment is undergoing a seismic shift. This is evidenced by the trends highlighted by Professors Michael Dickmann and Benjamin Bader in the RES Forum paper, Vision 2030 – the future of talent mobility. The future of gig workers is poised to disrupt and redefine […]

AI disruption in Global Mobility

Oct 10, 2024 |
On the left-hand side, against a light background is written, “AI disruption in Global Mobility.” On the right, in darker shades of the background colour an AI generated man’s head fills the screen from top to bottom. He is side on, and his visible eye appears vacant. There’s a synthetic feel to his skin. The rear of his face is covered with complex circuitry that is clearly AI generated. The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

by a head of Global Mobility, Big Tech, London, UK Artificial intelligence has been the subject of books and movies for decades. We have long been intrigued by the continuing advances of technology, and debated about the prospect of creating a form of intelligence which could grow to surpass, or even replace us. This interest […]

A complex metal sundial with multiple points and a confusion of markings fills the majority of the image. To the right it says, “What’s a sundial in the shades?” In the bottom left is written, “Talent management through GM.” The RES Forum logo is in the bottom right.

by Carla Foden, Growth Leader, Gallagher Mobility Services   There’s an expression in English: “[X] is as much use as a chocolate tea pot.” It means that whatever X is, it’s not much use at all. Potentially, it’s also quite messy. In his quote, Benjamin Franklin talks about hidden talents being as much use as […]

A man sits on a bridge spanning a wide canyon. Far below him, the river meanders into the distance, narrowing until it vanishes at the top of the image. Steep, forested hills rise either side. On the right-hand side is written, Aligning corporate mobility and talent management into a successful cross-border employment strategy. In the bottom left it says, Talent Management through GM. The RES Forum logo is on the bottom right.

by a global head of cross-border employment in the FMCG sector   As the Global Head of Cross-Border Employment for a leading global FMCG firm, I have overseen our strategic initiative to align the activities of our corporate mobility team with those of our internal recruitment and talent management teams. This alignment has yielded numerous […]

Coins spill out of an upturned jar and tumble to the floor. A thin layer of coins remains inside the jar as the spilled coins spread into the foreground. On the right-hand side is written, Global Mobility and Talent Management are two different coins. In the bottom left it says, Talent Management through GM. The RES Forum logo is on the bottom right.

by Stephen Fogarty, Scalrr Co-Founder and Executive Recruiter   While the recent RES Forum research paper posits that Global Mobility (GM) is crucial for attracting diverse talent, I believe its focus is too narrow. I agree with the research that GM is still an important factor, especially for multinational organizations, but I believe the paper […]