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Global Talent Mobility is Key for Enterprise Acceleration in a Pandemic World
How does Global Talent Mobility interact with Talent Management, Core HR, Payroll, and other key ...
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Managing The Impacts of Brexit on Business Travel
With the UK exiting the EU, new rules have come into effect that impact how UK citizens travel ...
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Process and tools for remote work compliance
Understanding employee location is critical in this new work of remote work. Read this blog to find ...
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Preparing for Distributed Workforce Compliance in 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were “stuck” working remotely where ...
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Preparing for Brexit and Posted Worker compliance in 2021
As we prepare for travel to start to resume in the second half of 2021, we will start to see the ...
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How to talk to employees about working location monitoring
Read our blog to learn our top tips for how companies can work with their employees to build trust, ...
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Adapt to a Flexible New-Normal: What a global pandemic has shown us about employee priorities
COVID-19 has changed the way many individuals and employers think about work. For example, the ...
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Business Traveller Policy and Process post Brexit
As employers adjust to life outside the EU, as well as managing the impacts of Covid-19, ...
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Managing Mobility in a Changing Landscape
This webinar from ECA highlights key mobility trends from the recent ECA Managing Mobility Survey, ...
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The Growth of the Economic Employer
This article explores how the definition of the Economic Employer is gradually being accepted by ...
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Covid-19: Can organisations require assignees and business travellers to be vaccinated?
This article explores the road map for the year ahead in the light of the advance of vaccination ...
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Expat Academy Round Up - Issue 24
It seemed almost surreal that this week marked the anniversary of first going into lockdown. In the ...
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5 Signs it's time to look for new global mobility technology
How do you determine if your mobility technology – whether you still rely on spreadsheets or ...
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A Journey Less Perilous - Managing global risk in a complex world
COVID 19 and the implications for travel will be with us for some time along with the many other ...
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Gaining a skills edge through agile talent practices
It became clear during the pandemic that skills fuel business transformation and organisational ...
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What they didn't tell you about talent mobility management
We would like to believe that mobility management decisions are based on rational thoughts and ...
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Turning health risk into value: well- being
Covid -19 has accelerated many trends that were already underway before the pandemic. Employers ...
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Global Mobility Recovery Checklist
Now is a great time to be reviewing and adjusting Global Mobility programmes, policies and mindset ...
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Leaders must actively 'choose to challenge' gender inequality
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are now at centre stage and organisationshave a unique ...
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Does your company pay a 'living wage' on a global scale
It is time to look at your salary structures with a global lens. Why? Three main reasons are ...
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BDO & Expat Academy Tax Update Webinar
Listen to this recording of a recent webinar hosted by Karen McGrory and Andy Kelly, Global ...
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Always Understand the Cost of Global Mobility and Expand your Business around the World
Global Mobility is a highly complex operational function that requires a collection of business ...
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Global share plans and the taxation of internationally mobile employees
In this webinar BDO discuss the latest updates on the set up and ongoing operation of global share ...
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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate: can employers oblige employees to have the coronavirus vaccine?
It is obvious that employees cannot be physically forced to have the vaccine, so can they be ...
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How Organisations are Leveraging Shared Services Centres
This white paper sets out the background to Shared Services in HR and considers how and when to ...
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Work and Residence Permits in Switzerland post-Brexit
From 1 January 2021, UK nationals will no longer be considered EU nationals and the residence ...
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Virtual Assignments Pulse Survey
This survey of companies explores whether the apparent explosion of virtual assignhments is a ...
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Change and Transformation from a Cultural Perspective
Over the last year, we have learned that change is a constant but how do the impacts of change vary ...
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Win With Empathy - 2021 Global Talent Trends Survey Report
The results of the 2021 Survey reveal that the impact of Covid-19 and other emerging changes ...
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Leadership
Strategy Series
A series of facilitated workshops for a small group of GM leaders to share thoughts, experiences ...
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A Roadmap for Talent Mobility Teams
From the perspective of telecommuting for the last year, one may be tempted to believe that the ...
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2021 Industry Outlook Report - Analysis of how Sectors are Positioned for Recovery
An unprecedented change of pace is occurring across industry sectors as business leaders continue ...
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Workforce Planning -Social Security - UK/EU Trade Co-operation Agreement Implications
The UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement includes the Protocol on Social Security Coordination. ...
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Agile Recruitment - Building a Successful Global Talent Acquisition Strategy
For many organisations, international recruitment is a key component of their global workforce ...
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Cross Border Social Security Rules from 2021
The UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement has now been published in full containing the details of ...
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Writing a White Paper
Writing a whitepaper on a GM related topic and sharing it with GM colleagues can earn you valuable ...
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Speaking at an Event
Presenting on a Global Mobility topic at any event hosted by a MyGMPD SME (Subject Matter Expert), ...
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Participation on a Panel
Provide expert advice by sitting on a panel at any event hosted by a MyGMPD SME (Subject Matter ...
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Leadership
Member of a Committee
Participating on a work-related committee with at least 4 hours of contribution. This participation ...
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Being a Mentor
Mentoring a fellow Global Mobility professional. This participation covers a minimum of 4 hours ...
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How effective shadow payroll management makes a big difference to your business
Shadow payroll can be a massive challenge for international businesses with complex mobile work ...
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GloMo 9. Global Mobility Policies - Policy Stratification
In this on-line training module, Expat Academyintroduce you to Global Mobility policy ...
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Glossary of Relocation Terms
This glossary, provided by Expat Academy will be useful when writing or reviewing your relocation ...
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Glossary of Global Mobility terms
This glossary, provided by Expat Academy, provides definitions of the most common global mobility ...
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Glossary of Practical Tax and Payroll Terms
This glossary, provided by Expat Academy, explains what a shadow payroll is, why some countries ...
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Glossary of Compensation Terms
This glossary, provided by Expat Academy will help you decipher all the various terms used to ...
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International Benefits Survey
Reviewing your International Benefits offering with the benchmarking data provided in this survey ...
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Jargon Busting
If you are brand new to Global Mobility and need to decipher quickly the terminology used in the ...
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GloMo 16. Global Mobility Policies - Policies Case Studies
Learn how to review a person and role specification and apply knowledge of Global policies to ...
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GloMo 15. Global Mobility Policies - Alternative Policies
Expat Academy,meet with over 1,000 Global Mobility professionals each year. From such a privileged ...
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GloMo 14. Global Mobility Policies - STA & Commuter Policies
Learn how to review a person and role specification and apply knowledge of Global policies to ...
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GloMo 13. Global Mobility Policies - Host and Local Plus Policies
Learn how to review a person and role specification and apply knowledge of Global policies to ...
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GloMo 12. Global Mobility Policies - Expat Lite and Career Development Policies
In this on-line training module, Expat Academy will explore how the traditional home-based Global ...
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GloMo 10. Global Mobility Policies - Relocation Policy
In this on-line training module, Expat Academy introduce you to the key components of a relocation ...
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GloMo 11. Global Mobility Policies - Home Based Policies
In this on-line training module, Expat Academy introduce you to the“Home Based” Global ...
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GloMo 4. Essential GM - Tax Equalisation
There are ongoing discussions around the globe on the future of tax equalisation for expatriates. ...
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GloMo 5. Essential GM - Immigration
In this on-line training module, Expat Academy examinethe generic immigration challenges faced by ...
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GloMo 6. Essential GM - Global Mobility Trends
Expat Academymeet and talk to hundreds of Global Mobility professionals throughout the year andhear ...
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GloMo 7. Introduction and Navigation: Global Mobility Policies
An introduction on how to use Expat Academy’son-line policy training modules
The Essential ...
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GloMo 8. Global Mobility Policies - Designing your Policy
In this on-line training module, Expat Academyguide you through howto design a suite of Global ...
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GloMo 3. Essential GM - Tax
In this on-line training module, Expat Academyprovide abeginnersguide to thetax considerations when ...
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GloMo 2. Essential GM - what is Global Mobility?
In this on-line training module, Expat Academy simply explain what Global Mobility is. Learn ...
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GloMo 1. Introduction & Navigation - Essential Global Mobility
An opportunity to earn one bonus GMPD point by simply watching and learning how to navigate through ...
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Practical Steps to Consider for the New Realities of Global Mobility
Do you want to move your mobility function to the next level? If you want your team to become more ...
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Talent Mobility & People Analytics Collaboration Networks
Formal processes and organisation charts don’t tell the whole story about how teams work. ...
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Global Mobility Policy Flexibility in Practice - Part 1 & Part 2
A successful global mobility program needs to work well for both the assignees and the company. But ...
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Protecting Expatriate Salaries from Exchange Rate Movements
When managing international assignee salary packages, exchange rates can have a huge impact on the ...
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Making the Case for Change - Seven Strategies to Help Mobility Win Approval for Change Initiatives
Centralising or decentralising a Mobility program. Instituting a new data management system. ...
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Core-Flex…is it Right for your Company?
Best practices and what to avoid – learn from the early adopters.
Core-Flex Mobility ...
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Four Steps in Revisiting Mobile Talent Competition
The scope of global mobility is rapidly shifting from expatriate management to a more comprehensive ...
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On Demand Webinar - Short Term Assignments: Key Considerations
This webinar from ECA International explores where short-term assignments fit in a modern mobility ...
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Webinar - Localisation: Barriers and Opportunities
Successfully localising long-term assignees while retaining key talent and remaining fair to ...
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Relocation Best Practices for Mergers and Acquisitions
In an ever-changing global business environment, many companies are involved in mergers and ...
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Mobility Basics: The Assignment Lifecycle
Assigning an employee to work in another country is complicated, but often necessary. When a ...
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Guidelines for a Successful Move Management Tender
Find out how to ask the right questions, determine what information to give potential suppliers in ...
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Supporting Dual Career Couples
Managing the logistics of one employee’s move can be challenging enough, but when you add in ...
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Local Plus - Tips, Tools and Trends
This paper sets out how the local plus (or host plus) approach can be a cost effective and ...
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Revisiting cost drivers to make mobility affordable for small and midsize mobility programs
Cost continues to be the primary challenge that small and mid size global organisations seek to ...
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Assignees from Less Developed Countries: Issues and Challenges
There are unique compensation complexities to consider when moving an international assignee from ...
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ECA Global Perspectives - Benefits for Mobile Employees
A well-designed global mobility programme should incentivise talent to be mobile while minimising ...
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Global Mobility Management Strategies for Small and Medium-sized Companies
Having the right global mobility solutions in place is just as important for smaller businesses as ...
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Talent Mobility: Essential Tools and Approaches for 2020
This is a compilation of articles detailing tools and approaches that are increasingly used by HR ...
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Talent Mobility: Compensation Dilemmas
Many HR professionals fail to appreciate the full impact of recent business changes resulting from ...
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Employee Guide - Relocating to London
Moving to a new city can be daunting and this guide aims to provide you or your relocating employee ...
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Guide to Designing a Successful Core-Flex Programme
Considering a Core-Flex relocation benefits programme for your company?
This guide captures ...
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2 Minutes to Improve Assignee Well-being
Organisations support their mobile employees with comprehensive reward and relocation packages but ...
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Immigration Essentials - Your Global Mobility Toolkit
A quick guide of all the things to consider when an assignee requires a visa or work permit to work ...
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How to Choose an International Removal Company
In five simple steps, this eBook helps you to find and book your ideal international removal ...
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Expatriate Management: Women in the Workforce
It has been well documented that organisations need to consider the disparity in gender when ...
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World Trends and Their Impact on the Future of Global Mobility
This white paper explores the trends and challenges currently facing businesses and their impact on ...
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What About the Family? An International Assignment Won’t be Successful if the Family is Not Happy.
One of the most important factors in a successful relocation or international assignment is the ...
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Virtual Assignments: Cultural and Inclusion Issues
Many factors influence thefeasibility and successof virtual assignments. One of these factors is ...
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Case Study: Evolving from a Transactional to a Strategic Mobility Function – Interview with Pearson
Interview to explore how Pearson’s Global Mobility function has evolved over the last four ...
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Assessing the Feasibility of Virtual Assignments: a Checklist
With enforced changing work patterns, how can we leverage this new-found agility and retainvirtual ...
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Creating an Amazing Employee Experience
Creating an amazing employee experience is imperative for organisations today, and it needs to be a ...
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Tips For Engaging Stakeholders And Building The Global Mobility Brand
The global mobility function, by the very nature of the services it provides, needs to engage with ...
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Managing International Employees Working from Anywhere - Part 1: Redefining Mobility
The face of Global Mobility is changing. These changes require, above all, a change of mindset and ...
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Managing International Employees Working from Anywhere - Part 2: The Different Dimensions of International Virtual Working
Remote working has become the temporary new normal for a large number of assignees as companies ...
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20 Ways to Reduce the Cost of your Global Mobility Programme
This article is a list of 20 areas where there may be opportunities to cut costs. Every company is ...
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What is Permanent Establishment and why does it impact Global Mobility?
Permanent Establishment (PE) is a common cause of concern for global mobility programs. AIRINC ...
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Automation in Global Mobility: The Benefits of Document Generation and Storage
Global Mobility teams are trying to find ways to reduce the amount of time they spend on repetitive ...