HOW RELOCATE GLOBAL & THINK GLOBAL PEOPLE ARE WIDENING THE GLOBAL MOBILITY DEBATE Many of the themes from ECA International’s Mobility Survey were discussed and recognised in the recent Think Global People and Relocate Awards and round table debate held at Glaziers Hall in London. Fiona Murchie, Relocate‘s publisher and managing editor,
brought together senior global mobility leaders, HR professionals, educators and strategists for the Global Leaders Forum: Forging a Path in Our Fragile World at the Glaziers Hall in London. Josh Winfield, Global Mobility Consulting at KPMG, explained
that global mobility is changing fast, and it is no longer just about logistics, compliance and tax. It is becoming a core part of how organisations think about talent, leadership, and global growth. Benjamin Oghene, CEO of The Cozm, explained how blending intelligent automation with human insight can save global mobility teams large amounts of time and money, and how repetitive processes currently performed by humans are being done in a matter of minutes or days by AI-enabled technology.
A continued focus on assignments: Business travellers are the least likely type of mobile employee to come under GM’s remit, with less than 20 per cent of global mobility teams always being responsible for this type of employee. However, almost 40 per cent have some involvement with business travellers, and companies are leaning on GM’s expertise and experience with compliance issues. Outcomes in global mobility are
hard to quantify: Measuring return on investment (ROI) ranked as the biggest mobility-related challenge in this survey. Only a minority of organisations attempt to measure ROI for international assignments. Outsourcing is commonplace:
Lack of inhouse knowledge and reducing administration are key reasons, particularly for relocation and housing search. Concerns over compliance are the most common reason for outsourcing legal issues such as tax and immigration. Diversity initiatives can help
solve the global talent shortage: Transferable
skills continue to
be highly valued when it comes to working internationally, but companies find it harder to find suitably skilled, qualified and experienced candidates for long- term assignments than for other types of move. Increasing the talent pool is one solution to these difficulties, with 42 per cent of companies having a diversity policy to achieve this.
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN GLOBAL MOBILITY The Think Global People and Relocate Awards 2025 brought together international leaders, mobility experts, educators, and HR professionals to celebrate the best in global mobility, leadership and education. These awards recognised the professionals, organisations, and solutions shaping the future of global talent movement. They highlighted excellence, innovation, and human-centered practices. A key theme was the strategic value of mobility policy design
and implementation, as demonstrated by the Excellence in Global Mobility: Global Policy Design or Implementation, which was won by A Y & J Solicitors, a leading expert in UK immigration. The awards also showcased the critical role of destination services. Santa Fe Relocation was the winner of the DSP Global award, while NYC Navigator won the award for DSP of the year Local. Their recognition reflects the industry’s growing appreciation for personalised, empathetic, and locally tailored support. The award for Best Serviced Apartment Provider, won by
Synergy Global Housing, reflects the need for innovation, security, and sustainability in corporate accommodation. Another central theme of the Awards was technology and analytics as catalysts for transformation in global mobility. The Cozm’s award for Excellence in Technology highlights how data-driven insights and technological tools can improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and the overall mobility experience. Icon’s award- winning initiatives in fostering connection and inclusion between remote and office-based employees set a benchmark for leadership that puts people first.
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