Global mobility managers are relying on the federal government to make some necessary changes in its H-1B visa policy to help tech companies fill up many vacant positions in tech. Compete America, an industry group that includes Amazon, Google, and Facebook, has reportedly argued that...
At an early age, we’re taught how to behave with certain people all within the sphere of our immediate environment. But as adults who travel everywhere and experiences different cultures, how do you behave? In an increasingly global marketplace where people work across cultures, it’s...
Part 2 of 2 Global mobility managers that have access to event management apps have a clear advantage over others. Many of these apps provide data analytics from registrations, while also offering branding and marketing opportunities. While there is no need to create their own event...
Part 1 of 2 Everyone calls it a job fair. These days, a job fair is also called hiring event. A hiring event is where employers, recruiters and interested candidates connect. The event names have changed but they’re the same except now, one schedule interviews...
How does one segment with accuracy when it comes to hiring talents? One can be armed with extensive employee data on skills, education and background -- and yet still find it hard to find the right candidates. Predictive analytics can help global mobility teams streamline...
What is onboarding? Sometimes confused with orientation, onboarding is an exhaustive process involving management and other employees that can last up to 12 months. It’s part of the lifecycle of transferring talents and the reality of the global mobility world. Onboarding is important as a Gallup...
Massive hiring is getting more automated, and this is a trend that will soon become the norm for global mobility managers. Think about it: hiring for the long-term has always been a valued practice in the industry, while hiring and screening individuals on specific projects...
Perhaps one of the most overused words in the English lexicon is the term “world-class.” It generally describes an individual, an act, a trait, and an organization (among others) that is apparently at par with the rest of the world. It can hold its own...
Last September 11, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suspended premium processing for H-1B visas until February 19, 2019. For those who are not yet familiar with H-1B visas, they are granted to highly skilled foreign workers. Most of the time, Silicon Valley...
Conclusion (Two of a series) In a previous post, “How to Understand the Lifecycle of an International Assignment,” California Corporate Housing followed “Anna Signee” in her pre-assignment stage, from recruitment and selection to the preparation for Anna and her family’s relocation to China. In this blog,...