Can Mobility Professionals Evolve to Be Sustainable Thinkers?
Recently, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a “code red” for humanity on climate change. Employers are now empowering their “business functions to think critically about how to embed sustainability goals into their operations.” This article addresses the critical role mobility professionals have to create actionable change to protect our planet and […]
Widening Mobility Gap Threatens To Slow Economic Recovery
Covid-19 travel restriction disparities between the global south and north are growing and becoming more bleak. As many countries in the south have relaxed their borders, countries in the north are slow to do the same. In addition, wealth is a contributing factor to the mobility gap. Wealthy people are able to buy additional visas […]
Rising Job Vacancies in UK Lead to Ease of Post-Brexit Immigration Rules
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that between August and October, the vacancy total reached 1.172 million, with last month’s number at 1.3 million in the UK. However, the unemployment rate has fallen 4.3 percent, likely due to the end of the furlough scheme. While there is good news with the unemployment rate falling, […]
Five Ways Employers Can Improve Sustainability
Following the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), employers have started taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and increase sustainability. Not only is it good for business, but it can help diminish the Great Resignation. According to WeSpire’s State of Employee Engagement study in 2021, “93% of employees who said that their company was […]
Goldman Sachs CEO Calls for Ease of Border Restrictions in Hong Kong and China
At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Goldman Sachs CEO David Soloman said strict border controls in Mainland China and Hong Kong are creating staffing challenges. “Being restricted in terms of leaving or coming back, the family pressure, etc., that’s not a great dynamic for talent,” Soloman said. “That’s certainly a headwind for global […]
How Companies Can Use Litigation to Expedite Visa Applications
While visa applicants expect processing delays due to COVID-19, what about the applications that were filed before the pandemic that have been waiting months or even years? These delays are not only frustrating but can cause consequences for ongoing employment authorization, travel, and voting. One option to expedite the process is filing a lawsuit against […]
CFOs Can Improve Staff Costs While Still Meeting Employees’ Needs for Relocation
“CFOs now have a rare opportunity to both provide employees with the flexibility and quality of life adjustments they desire, while improving the organizational cost structure as many employees indicate an openness to relocating to lower cost of living areas,” says Emily Riley, director in the Gartner Finance practice. CFOs can and should collaborate with […]
Flexibility Is Key to Talent Attraction and Retention
The CIPD’s Resourcing and Talent Planning Survey 2021 states that there are “significant skills and talent gaps across many roles.” To combat those shortages, they suggest employers focus on flexible working arrangements, work-life balance, and developing skills within the organization to encourage internal mobility. This article dives into policies and guidelines that organizations can follow […]
Australia to Allow Some Visa Holders to Return Next Month
After 20 months of keeping their borders closed, Australia will allow workers and international students to return to the country next month. With economic recovery on the mind and a severe labor shortage, over 200,000 people who are fully vaccinated and have a negative PCR test will now be eligible to enter. Prime Minister Scott […]
In Case You Missed It: Is the Great Resignation Actually the Great Migration?
While there has been much discussion on the Great Resignation, the trend of 3.4% of U.S. workers leaving their jobs every month, Josh Bersin has another take. In addition to the pandemic, there is another massive shift going on — giving workers a new sense of mobility they’ve never had before, creating the Great Migration. […]
