How do you go about restarting Mobility from scratch when a company has been spun out of a parent business? Do you try to adapt the legacy GM program or launch a totally new one? How do you maintain the best elements of the old program whilst starting totally anew? How do you make the change work in terms of provider network? How do you get the wider company on board with our new program? The latest episode is a fascinating discussion with Jochen Lenz, Head Of Global Mobility at Daimler Truck, w...
Jan 06, 2025•44 min
Which group of relocators is going to see the most change in 2025? What type of moves are going to see a surge? What role is tech going to play next year? How will external factors influence GM activity? Where will data be changing the GM game? Time for my favorite post for the year - Global Mobility Predictions 🔮🤓 Last year, I made my first attempt at predicting the future of Global Mobility—and I loved it! Some predictions hit the mark (vendor consolidation, expanded Mobility programs), whil...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min
What does global mobility look like in a fast-growing, remote-first company like Mews? How can global mobility professionals manage burnout? What are the main compliance challenges with using an employer-of-record (EOR) model, and why is using an entity-based approach often a better option? What factors should you consider while deciding which country to relocate employees to? What skill will be most critical for GM leaders in the next 5 years? On Episode 36 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down wit...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min
Why do lump-sum relocation policies often fail, and how can companies shift toward more effective solutions? How do policy types differ between talent acquisition-heavy programs and traditional assignment-based ones? How can flexibility be balanced with compliance in mobility programs? How can GM Leaders stay healthy, motivated, and sane in such a demanding field? On Episode 35 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Sam O'Shea, Head of Reward & Global Mobility at Sumo Digital. Sam is an expe...
Dec 03, 2024•31 min
How can flexible relocation packages boost employee satisfaction while controlling costs? How does data shape global mobility strategies and enhance relocation programs? What distinguishes employee-driven from company-driven relocations, and how can companies communicate effectively? What challenges will global mobility teams face in 2025, and how can they adapt to navigate these? In our first ever Live Episode 34 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with two exceptional Global Mobility leaders: So...
Nov 27, 2024•58 min
How do Project-driven relocations differ from traditional corporate moves? How do you structure stakeholder presentations for project bids, when it comes to global mobility planning? How do you prepare for crisis management for assignments to remote locations? How do you navigate stakeholder pushback during bids, especially around mobility costs? How do you decide the right move type for each project? On Episode 33 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Joanne Mellow, Global Mobility Leader, ex-...
Nov 19, 2024•35 min
What are the first steps in building a new global mobility program? How do you determine which locations are right for setting up new entities? How do you determine the right level of compliance for your company? What are the pros and cons of becoming involved in business travel? On Episode 32 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Sharon Lion, Director of International Mobility & HR at Einride. Sharon brings over 20 years of experience from both in-house mobility and Big 4 consulting roles ...
Nov 13, 2024•45 min
What does it mean to be a strategic partner to the business? How do you move Mobility from an executional function to a strategic business partner? How do you get CEO buy-in to make Mobility a strategic function? On Episode 31 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Prince Abraham, Former VP & Global Mobility Head at Novo Nordisk. With over 17 years of global expertise in the Human Resources arena, Prince is a seasoned HR Leader with a comprehensive skill set in key areas such as total reward...
Nov 05, 2024•43 min
How do you manage the balance between centralized and decentralized global mobility strategies? How do you choose whether to centralise or decentralize? What is the missing piece in many GM customer-vendor relationships? What do you see as the future of global mobility in mature programs, especially in balancing cost pressures with personalization? On Episode 30 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Nicky Taylor, Head of Corporate Global Mobility at Nestlé. Nicky is a passionate international H...
Oct 29, 2024•36 min
How do you jump from GM to other roles? How can you foster long-term mentorships? Where can Global Mobility skills take you? Where should Mobility sit in an organisation? In this episode, Paul is joined by the wonderful Gosia Manos, Total Rewards, Equity Administration & Global Mobility Lead, Axalta. Gosia brings over a decade of diverse HR experience across multiple industries, specializing in leading global rewards initiatives that attract, develop, and retain world-class talent. She has a...
Oct 01, 2024•37 min
Where is Global Mobility going in the next 2-5 years? Where will Global Mobility start to get automated? How do you manage the compliance of remote work? How do you assess the risks of remote work? On Episode 28 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Tamara Dykes, Head of Global Mobility at OpenText. Tamara has spent over 35 years in human resources and law, with 25 years specializing in global mobility, immigration, global security, and crisis management. Tamara has also managed global mobility...
Sep 26, 2024•29 min
What are the essential skills hiring managers seek in in-house global mobility leaders? What emerging roles are merging with global mobility, and how can GM professionals prepare for them? What common mistakes do job seekers make when applying for GM roles? How has the global mobility recruitment industry changed in the past 8 years? On Episode 27 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Lucy Mason, Recruitment Director, at Corporate Resources Recruitment Ltd. Lucy is a Recruitment Leader in the G...
Sep 19, 2024•32 min
What strategies and processes do you need to effectively manage a large-scale in-house mobility program? How do you secure organizational buy-in for utilizing an in-house mobility model? How can strategic hiring equip your team to adapt to volume fluctuations? How do you approach obtaining internal budget signoff for conferences and networking events? On Episode 26 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Becky Woods, Sr. Director, Global Mobility at ADP. Becky has over 18 years of experience in t...
Sep 11, 2024•30 min
When should employee-driven relocations be enabled by a company? What criteria should (and shouldn't) be assessed for relocation requests? How do you make the business case for employee-driven relocations? How should Mobility view the compensation impacts of employee-driven moves? James Yun is a Global Mobility and HR Operations professional of 13+ years, x-Shopify, Ernst & Young and BlackBerry. Canadian-born, Switzerland-based, husband, father, car enthusiast and part time curler. I love de...
Aug 27, 2024•32 min
How do you consolidate a major global relocation program? What are the benefits for Mobility and broader HR teams of Core Flex? How do you structure a Core Flex program to be globally relevant? How do you run a pilot for meaningful policy pilot? In episode 24 of PerchPeek pods, Paul sits down with Nikki Thomas, Global Mobility & Immigration Program Manager at Micron, who has just been through the entire process of revamping their Global Mobility program into a Core Flex model! Nikki Thomas h...
Aug 20, 2024•39 min
Why is Mobility in APAC so different to other regions? How can Mobility teams prepare for launching operations in APAC? What are the upcoming trends, markets and industries in the APAC region? What does an in-house GM team in APAC look like? In Episode 23, Paul is joined by John Swire & Sons' Global Mobility Manager, Bushra Siddiqui. Bushra joined the Relocation industry in 2009 and has since worked with 4 large RMCs as well as some in-house work. During her global mobility career, she has m...
Aug 06, 2024•38 min
How do you integrate Mobility with other talent functions? How do you build the business case for internal mobility "products"? How do you build the Mobility brand internally? In Episode 22, Paul is joined by Equinix's Head of Global Mobility & Immigration, Ezeibe Agomo. He is a seasoned mobility professional with almost 20 years of experience. His team’s remit includes traditional assignments, global immigration, cross-border remote working, permanent transfers, business travel compliance, ...
Jul 29, 2024•34 min
What are the essential questions to ask when selecting the vendors for your relocation program? What is the most important thing to look for in your primary relocation partner? What will vendor management look like in the future? How do industry and company size differences impact the global mobility experience? In Episode 21, Paul is joined by Oxa's Global People & Mobility, Operations Director, Soren Sturup-Toft. He is a Senior Global Mobility leader with 15 years of experience across Oil ...
Jul 24, 2024•32 min
How can stories demonstrate the impact of Mobility to the wider business? Where should Mobility operate sit between Talent and Reward? How should you think about cost in talent-led Mobility? What are the differences between leading small and large Mobility programs? In Episode 20, Paul is joined by Bupa's Global Director of Talent & Mobility, Mark Derksen. Mark began his career in 2000 as an expat tax advisor for international clients with PWC. He later became an in-house global mobility man...
Jul 16, 2024•35 min
What alternative options are there to the US H1B Visa? What is the best mindset for approaching challenging immigration processes? Where is in-house expertise essential and where can you rely on partner knowledge? How can a stoplight approach speed up collaboration with vendors? In Episode 19, Paul is joined by Global Mobility & Immigration Leader, Manmeet Desai. Immigration is central to Manmeet’s life story. A daughter of immigrants, she transitioned from teaching to immigration law. As an...
Jul 12, 2024•41 min
How do you build the GM brand internally as a strategic function vs a relocation function? What is a co-sourced relocation model? What does it mean to be a true global mobility partner instead of a vendor? How does global mobility in the EU differ from GM in the US? What is the most exciting thing about the GM industry right now? In Episode 18, Paul is joined by Delivery Hero's Head of Global Mobility & Travel, Yuki Watanabe. Originally born and raised in Japan, Yuki moved to the US for univ...
Jun 25, 2024•34 min
How can you incorporate mindfulness in Mobility? In a fast-paced GM role, how do you maintain work-life balance and personal wellbeing? How can you build your personal brand in Mobility as an introvert? What are the differences between working in mobility at a tech company versus a traditional mobility environment? In Episode 17, Paul is joined by PagerDuty's Principal Global Mobility & Immigration Partner, Krista Caldwell. She is an experienced Global Mobility professional with more than ...
Jun 18, 2024•33 min
Where are legislative changes influencing company Mobility policies right now? How do you help the business adapt to fast-moving immigration changes on route in 2024? What do you look for when hiring candidates for the new world of Mobility? What will be the impact of AI on Mobility? In Episode 16, Paul is joined by Lucid Motor's Senior Immigration & Global Mobility Manager, Larry Brouder. Larry's 28+ year career revolves around crafting mobility programs across diverse industries. His exper...
Jun 11, 2024•35 min
What is it like to lead a GM team through an acquisition? How do you effectively launch and implement a remote work policy? How do you land your own international assignments as an in-house role? In Episode 15, Paul is joined by Global Mobility & Immigration Leader, Cheryl Craig. Cheryl brings 20 years of industry expertise across Expat Tax, Consulting, and various corporate roles. As a GM leader, she successfully navigated two acquisitions and led VMWare through the rollout of their remote ...
Jun 03, 2024•36 min
How does the relocation industry remain relevant in the face of post-pandemic decline? How can entry-level professionals leverage their GM role for future career growth? How do you educate procurement to pick the best providers? What are the opportunities for relocation companies to have more impact over the next five years? In Episode 14, Paul is joined by Stryker's Senior Global Mobility Manager, Jack Jampel. Jack has been the Senior Manager of Stryker Global Mobility since January 2011 and br...
May 28, 2024•36 min
How does a Talent Mobility structure differ to Global Mobility? How does a framework offer more clarity than a rigid policy? How can GM leaders transition into wider Reward or Talent roles? How will AI impact the way RMCs work? In Episode 13, Paul is joined by Total Rewards & Mobility Leader, Michael Piker. Mike brings a wealth of experience and expertise in Global HR, boasting a robust background in nine countries with renowned brands. As a seasoned LGBTQIA+ Global HR leader, his strategic ...
May 22, 2024•40 min
How do you make RFPs fit for purpose and as impactful as possible? How do you maximise the ROI of policy changes? What strategies can maximise relocator experience? How can Mobility maintain its influence post-pandemic? What sort of data can be used to reflect the value of Global Mobility? In the latest episode, Paul is joined by Ray Kirby. Ray currently leads Global Mobility for Qualcomm. Prior to Qualcomm, he held various Mobility leadership roles at Coinbase, Twitter, Nordstrom and Amazon. Ra...
May 14, 2024•33 min
How do you make in-house GM work across 40 countries? How do you find the right people to make a great in-house team? How do you attract great talent to less common destinations? How do you liaise with local governments on immigration policies? In Episode 11, Paul is joined by Bolt's Head of Global Mobility, Liis Valdsalu. Liis is a global mobility professional, who has built the function from scratch in public and private organizations. She believes in the benefits that in-house teams have to o...
Apr 30, 2024•33 min
What is the difference between Talent Mobility and Global Mobility? How do you measure and improve the ROI of Talent Mobility? What Mobility strategies can help employee retention? What defines business vs employee-driven relocations for you? What type of support do you provide to Internal Talent Mobilities? In Episode 10, Paul is joined by Uber's Talent Mobility Program Manager, Eddie D. Coronado. Eddie is a seasoned Talent Mobility professional with extensive experience managing Internal Talen...
Apr 23, 2024•28 min
How has GM changed and not changed in 38 years? How do you build a top-class network in GM? What strategies can you use to support your team when approaching difficult conversations? How has the approach to cross-border remote work requests evolved over the past 3 years? What are some tips for building successful vendor relationships? In Episode 9, Paul is joined by ERM's Global Mobility Lead Viv Mott. Viv with 38 years of experience in the Global Mobility field working mainly in the Financial S...
Apr 16, 2024•39 min
