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Middle East crisis: Considerations for employee safety and mobility
Organizations with employees in countries impacted by the military actions in the Middle East are weighing many factors to balance employee safety with business continuity and workforce mobility strategies.
Act fast, think broadly: Building resilient, future-ready mobility
As crises become more complex and interlinked, organizations can’t afford to treat global mobility as a reactive function. Even well-informed leaders are still caught off guard by fast-moving events.
Europe rising: An emerging hub for talent and business continuity
In a world of mounting geopolitical tensions and intensifying competition for talent, multinational companies are rethinking how—and where—they move their people. With traditional destinations raising immigration barriers, some may argue the EU (European Union) is emerging as a flexible, stable alternative, albeit with its own complexities.
Future-proofing mobility with purpose and resilience: In conversation with Standard Chartered Bank
While global mobility can often sit behind the scenes, it plays a crucial role in how companies attract, deploy, and retain top talent—especially in the financial services industry, where stakes are high, and rules are ever-changing.
What this new geopolitical era means for global mobility strategies
Multinationals can’t afford to stand still and should implement workforce strategies that are adaptable, proactive, and innovative. More than any other year, 2024 saw global politics dominate media headlines, with over half the global population heading to the polls
The unintended consequences of trade wars: A new era for global talent mobility in Asia Pacific
Trade wars are typically framed as battles over tariffs, supply chains, and market access. But beneath the surface, they are also impacting global talent flows. As governments adjust policies, businesses reassess their footprints, and workers seek stability, Asia-Pacific (APAC) is emerging as a critical talent battleground.
Case studies
See how other organizations are navigating the complexities of global work.
Navigating immigration and compliance: Streamlining employee transfers for seamless operations in UAE free zones
UAE Free Zone rules often change, making it difficult for companies to transfer employees between Free Zones. For example, a global financial company needed help when new rules in 2024 stopped an easy transfer process. This meant they had to cancel and reissue work permits for employees and their families. The company needed a clear plan to handle the changes smoothly and avoid extra costs or delays.
Accelerating immigration compliance and workforce planning with data analytics
Singapore’s recent rollout of COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework), a new regulatory framework for the Employment Pass program, is presenting new workforce planning challenges to local and international organizations hiring foreign candidates to work in the country.
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