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 […]
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 […]
Written by Christophe Quancard, Global Mobility Client Service Delivery Leader, Gallagher Remote work has fundamentally transformed the landscape of employment, particularly in the realm of global mobility (GM). Far from diminishing its significance, remote work is poised to amplify the importance and scale of GM. The ability to collaborate on international teams and projects […]
By Frazer Williamson, Global Mobility at AlphaSense Introduction By 2030, a remote-first work model will be the norm for numerous industries, significantly impacting how companies operate. Where traditional industries may struggle to adapt to the new strategies and practicalities required for effective workforce planning, AlphaSense has, from inception as a SaaS start up 13 […]
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 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 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 a Carla Foden, Growth Leader and Managing Consultant, Gallagher Post-pandemic, we have seen a rapid increase in companies offering – or trying to offer – remote working and, indeed, Work from Anywhere. However, when you investigate the finer details, you have to ask, does this truly exist and how often is it […]
This piece is from The RES Forum’s research paper – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in post-pandemic global work, written by Dr. Benjamin Bader and Professor Michael Dickmann. You can download the paper here. Build the business case for DE&I DE&I strengthens the generation of ideas through a greater diversity of thought within the organization. […]
Written by Jacqueline van Haaften, Global Connection As the daughter of a merchant navy navigation officer, I greatly appreciate the maritime analogies in the RES Forum’s report on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in post-pandemic global work. Just like a captain can’t sail the ship on his or her own, an expat needs the support of […]
