Event Recap: insideMOBILITY® Global Leaders | November 28, 2024

Considering talent mobility’s next chapter

At the recent insideMOBILITY event, attendees considered the next chapter in mobility. Below is an inside look at their conversations, focused on personalized solutions for mobile employees, the strategic use of new technology, balancing budget constraints and more.

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At the recent insideMOBILITY event, attendees considered the next chapter in mobility. Below is an inside look at their conversations, focused on personalized solutions for mobile employees, the strategic use of new technology, balancing budget constraints and more.

1. Preserving the Human Touch: How Personalized Mobility Solutions Ensure Positive Employee Experiences

Does new technology mean less need for human interaction? Today’s mobility leaders say otherwise. In nearly every complex talent mobility scenario explored in discussions, attendees found that there’s a strong need for professionals to step in with tailored solutions.

2. Harnessing Technology and Data to Drive Success

Throughout the conference, attendees highlighted the role of technology as a catalyst for talent mobility, emphasizing that its effectiveness depends on the people and processes behind it. By combining data from all stakeholders involved in the relocation process, you ensure a thriving “data ecosystem.”

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Company culture, internal dynamics and the ability to streamline systems all play a significant role in how technology supports the employee experience and enables mobility leaders to effectively use data for various purposes, like:

  • Proving the value of talent mobility 99% of EY 2024 Mobility Reimagined Survey participants reported that they track the ROI of mobility programs to help craft a narrative of successes, cost savings and alignment with company goals.
  • Developing programs Identifying data trends can inform the evolution of mobility programs as employee and organizational needs change and grow.
  • Ensuring compliance and governance Data around local tax codes, visa and work permit statuses and updates on regulatory changes help organizations comply with global legal, tax and immigration requirements.
  • Meeting DEI objectives Tracking and measuring progress toward diversity, equity and inclusion goals within mobility programs is possible through analytics on employee demographics and the representation of diverse groups in global relocations.

New technologies and data analytics have the potential to prove talent mobility as a driver of company success, helping reach company-wide goals.

Here are five tips to start managing data and streamlining new integrations:

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1. Define your data’s source of truth
To guarantee consistency and alignment across reporting.

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2. Determine the key data points
What information needs to be tracked, measured and utilized?

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3. Be open to data-sharing options with service partners
A mutually beneficial route– the more data, the merrier!

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4. Consider asking providers to collaborate on housing data
Helping streamline processes and speed up future communications.

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5. Communicate with internal tech resources early and often
To ensure data is gathered and analyzed in a timely manner.

3. Drawing the Lines: Defining Scope in a Changing Landscape

Opinions were split on what exactly falls within the scope of mobility. But mobility leaders did agree on one thing – identifying and maintaining boundaries is essential for teams to remain productive and relevant.

Here are three main takeaways from the discussion:

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Strike a balance

Mobility teams are divided between narrowing their scope to manage resources and expanding their roles to support non-mobility functions—like financial planning or mental health support—striking a balance between maintaining boundaries and aligning with business priorities.

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Define responsibilities

Clearly defining responsibilities allows teams to prioritize tasks effectively and avoid being stretched too thin, helping them maintain focus on their core service offerings.

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Achieve alignment

Approaches to areas like business travel vary, with some teams avoiding involvement altogether, while others reclassify it as a “risk” function to better align with their organizational structure and ensure it receives appropriate attention.

What’s next – Looking forward

Many meaningful observations, insights and solutions were exchanged at insideMOBILITY Global Leaders 2024, giving us an inside look at what lies ahead for the global talent mobility industry. Our London hosts at Comcast NBCUniversal’s mobility team provided a fun and creative atmosphere to foster discussion and collaboration. These priceless insights point toward a new year filled with opportunities for growth, tailored solutions and ways to enhance mobility programs with data-driven approaches.

Check out Graebel’s past insideMOBILITY Global Leaders event takeaways and keep an eye out for future events where you’ll find opportunities to build influential relationships, develop innovative strategies and keep a pulse on our ever-changing industry. Working together is the key to meeting the world’s demand for talent through innovative mobility programs.

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