8. A NEW GOVERNMENT IN THE UNITED STATES The United States has a significant impact on Europe and the UK in terms of investment markets, interest rate setting, economic fortunes and trading agreements. The recent election result will mean organisations now need to adjust to the policies of a new leader across the Atlantic. “The 2024 US presidential election holds significant
global importance, even in a year when around half the world’s population are voting in elections,” says Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter Investors. “The result has far-reaching implications for international relations, particularly given the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as for economic policies at a time of high government debt. As the world’s largest economy and a key player in international politics, the direction the US takes can influence global markets, trade agreements and geopolitical strategies.” Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of at least 6% on
Chinese imports and of between 10–20% on all other foreign goods, as well as reduce the flow of people into the US and cut taxes, will all have an impact on the global economy.
9. UPSKILLING & RESKILLING THE WORKFORCE TO USE CLOUD & AI Using cloud and AI technology enables teams in different geographies and time zones to work together effectively. This means talent can be found across the globe. “At OWL, these elements are at the core of our
operations,” says Kim Krollman. “Our team works remotely across multiple regions, relying on cloud technology and platforms like Microsoft Teams for seamless collaboration and secure information storage,” she says. “The cloud is also fundamental to our business, enabling our global members to connect, upload, and manage property photos and information, making it a key driver of our marketplace’s success.” She says cloud technology is also helpful in ensuring the
security of data. By leveraging secure cloud infrastructure, OWL is able to keep information safe while offering easy access to the global team and partners. “AI has become an indispensable ally in our day-to-
day operations, enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes,” she says. “AI will continue to be pivotal as we evolve, enabling us to offer more advanced technologies and features to all the companies in our marketplace.”
10. GLOBAL MOBILITY WILL WIDEN ITS SCOPE Global mobility will become more complex, but also more essential to companies’ operations as they look to grow their market presence internationally. This is the prediction for 2025 from The State of Global Mobility 2025 by Localyze, which also suggests people teams will be looking for external support and more sophisticated technology to handle the workload. Visa and permit renewals are still a top priority and more than half of respondents (54%) confirmed
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they relocate talent to existing hubs. These long- term global mobility cases have always been on the agenda, but predominantly viewed through the lens of talent acquisition. “As we look ahead to 2025, businesses are stepping
into a new era of stability,” says Hanna Asmussen, CEO and co-founder of Localyze. “Expansion and international growth are slowly coming back onto the table and global mobility budgets are slightly increasing instead of shrinking. Leading companies are renewing their investment in both short- and long-term mobility programmes and crafting innovative policies for hybrid, flexible work.”
“ AI has become an indispensable ally in our day-to-day operations, enhancing efficiency and streamlining processes. AI will continue to be pivotal as we evolve, enabling us to offer more advanced technologies and features to all the companies in our marketplace.” KIM KROLLMAN, OWL
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