A comprehensive new study examining the state of global mobility in 2025 reveals that companies are renewing their focus on international expansion and cross-border movement of talent, albeit with a more strategic and compliance-minded approach than in previous years. The research, which gathered insights from...
The US job market presents an intriguing paradox: While unemployment remains low and quit rates continue to decline, employees are struggling with engagement and wellbeing. Gallup’s latest research underscores a sobering reality—workplace engagement and psychological wellbeing have not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Instead, workers are...
Predictions about the future of work often miss the mark, not because forecasting techniques are poor, but because they fail to consider the full spectrum of possibilities, according to Deloitte's lead partner Kellie Nuttall. Historical examples demonstrate this pattern clearly: just as Christopher Columbus mistook...
The landscape of H-1B visas is undergoing significant changes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements new modernization rules effective January 17, 2025. These changes come at a crucial time when America's tech industry continues to rely heavily on imported talent, with companies like...
Recruiters today face a rapidly changing environment. The demand for top talent remains intense, while challenges such as global compliance, hybrid work models, and increasing competition make the hiring process more complex. To meet these demands effectively, recruiters must adopt advanced tools that enhance decision-making and...
In today's interconnected business world, groundbreaking research is revealing just how crucial employee happiness is for business success—especially when it comes to international assignments. A comprehensive study published in Heliyon analyzing data from over 4,000 employees across seven quarters demonstrates that happiness has a direct,...
The Global Compensation Report from Deel, a human resources (HR) and payroll platform that helps companies manage international workforces, reveals a complex tapestry of compensation trends across the globe, with significant implications for both employers and employees. The data, drawn from over 300,000 worker contracts across...
In an era where migration levels are reaching unprecedented heights, the United States continues to top the list of the most desired destinations for potential migrants worldwide. Gallup’s latest global migration data reveals that 18% of those who wish to move permanently would choose the...
The San Francisco Bay Area, often heralded as the epicenter of global innovation, continues to lead the charge in technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. A recent conversation hosted by the Bay Area Council during APEC 2023 provided a window into the ecosystem’s evolution, its challenges,...
In this shifting landscape, finding skilled professionals across borders has become a top challenge. Deloitte’s 2024 Global Workforce Trends report reveals that 71% of CEOs rank talent shortages as their primary obstacle to reaching business objectives. As a solution, companies increasingly depend on contingent workers...