In today’s faster-paced business environment, fostering innovation within the workplace is more vital than ever. This entails not only recognizing and rewarding creative efforts from employees but also championing innovation into the company culture. To drive an innovative culture, one has to formally measure and...
People may say that the global mobility industry doesn’t need to concern itself with workplace wellness or mental health wellbeing because employers can take care of it, but the pandemic changed all that. Demand for mental health care is surging, and global mobility companies like...
A study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) a few years ago pointed to how 71% of female millennials want to work abroad during their career, but only 20% of the internationally mobile population are women. Since then, though, studies have proven that global mobility strategies today...
If there’s one word that a global mobility professional needs to do his or her job, it’s empathy. Their success truly hinges on their ability to work with other people they haven’t met — the relocating hired employee or assignee that they deploy to their...
As companies around the world increasingly prioritize environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, their global mobility programs are evolving to better align with diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) objectives. That's according to a new benchmark survey on ESG and global mobility by AIRINC, a leading...
San Jose, California ranks highly among US cities in terms of quality of life, according to recent studies and reports. The city boasts an impressive score in this regard, exemplifying urban living at its best. A key factor contributing to San Jose's high quality of life...
The United States has a high cost of living, but for someone coming from less developed countries, it’s still infinitely better. For instance, the US still ranks 30th out of 53 destinations as a good place for expats, according to the Expat Insiders report by...
In the ever-evolving world of global mobility, 2024 stands as a pivotal year of transformation and innovation. With insights from industry experts like Paul Bennett, co-founder and CEO of Perch Peek, we explore the dynamic shifts and emerging trends that are shaping the future of...
The issue of presenteeism, characterized by employees attending work while sick or dealing with personal hardships, is a growing concern for global companies. Traditionally overshadowed by absenteeism, the influence of presenteeism on both productivity and employee health has become increasingly apparent, incurring costs for companies...
The return-to-office debate rages on. Now tech companies are using mandatory in-office attendance as a performance metric, just like in grade school. Attendance is tied to bonuses, reviews, and even employment. This old-school emphasis on showing up ignores the productivity of remote work arrangements during the...