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Sirva Soundbites4-3 Insights from Sirva & Newland Chase: Immigration Shifts in the Wake of the Super Election YearSend us a textThe US election has concluded, and several newly elected global leaders have initiated the implementation of legislative agendas. This juncture provides an opportune moment to revisit the "super election year" and, through the prism of immigration, analyze the realized changes and formulate strategic responses for the field of global mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Ray Rackham, Co-Chair at Newland Chase, as they reflect on what happened during the super election year and discuss next steps which talent mobility professionals will need to consider. Ray Rackham...2025-03-0546 min
Sirva Soundbites4-2 2025 Global Talent Outlook: Trends & PredictionsSend us a textFollowing a significant election year, the focus shifts to the geopolitical landscape, marked by escalating trade tensions and tighter border controls. Beyond these immediate concerns, a more insidious long-term risk for global organizations is the societal impact of changing demographics. UN data, highlighted in a McKinsey report, reveals a growing "youth scarcity" due to declining birth rates and aging populations in advanced economies. This demographic shift threatens economic growth and creates a challenge for businesses needing more workers for longer hours to maintain productivity. With birth replacement rates below 2.1 in many d...2025-02-1225 min
Sirva Soundbites4-1 Making India Home: Essential Destination Services for ExpatsSend us a textWe kick off the year with an episode focusing on India, one of the fastest growing economies and the most populous place on earth. Join Pooja Prithiani, Client Network Manager for APAC, and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, for a discussion on the surging popularity of India as an expatriate relocation destination. They will delve into key factors to consider before making the move to this vibrant country. Key Takeaways: Discover why India is fast becoming one of the most popular relocation destinationUnderstand why intercultural training is essential pr...2025-01-2127 min
Sirva Soundbites3-8 Global Talent Relocation 2024: A Year in ReviewSend us a textAs 2024 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to navigate through the super election year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how global election campaign results have driven greater polarization around the world and a spotlight on divisive topics that may impact mobility. Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a...2024-12-0236 min
Sirva Soundbites3-6 The AI Advantage: Shaping Tomorrow's Global Workforce with MicrosoftSend us a textIn this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we invited Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Senior Director, Global Mobility, together with Soumya Raj Chakrahari and Sai Dronamraju from Microsoft to discuss about the possible impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within global talent mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and the Microsoft team as they dive into the strategic importance of AI in enhancing the global talent mobility function and how it shapes employee experience.Key Takeaways: Understand how AI can help to reimagine and redesign work and bridge communication ga...2024-11-0742 min
Sirva Soundbites3-5 The Vote that Moves: Exploring the Impact of Political Elections on Global Talent RelocationSend us a textIn this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we explore the significant global immigration shifts driven by the "Super Election Year" of 2024. With elections taking place in the UK, EU, and the US, as well as key global regions, we examine how political outcomes are shaping immigration strategies worldwide. Ray Rackham, Senior Vice President, Global Client Solutions & Thought Leadership at Newland Chase, joins us to discuss the rising protectionist rhetoric, anti-immigrant sentiment, and how this affects talent mobility amidst aging populations and labor shortages. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma and Ray...2024-10-0744 min
Sirva Soundbites3-4 The Future of Work: Leveraging Employee Relocation to Attract and Retain TalentSend us a textFinding the right people in a massive global talent pool is hard. Having to retain talent after is an eternal conundrum that many organizations face. With shifting demographics, diversity coming into the spotlight, what attracts talent can vary hugely not only on the individuals, but the cultures and regions as well. In this episode, join Jon and Emma as they discuss how mobility can be leveraged to support global talent acquisition and retention of talent. Key takeaways: Understand diverse priorities among different groups of e...2024-09-1733 min
Sirva Soundbites3-3 Going for Gold Part 2: Lessons Drawn from the Paris Olympics and Paralympics for HR & Talent Mobility ProfessionalsSend us a textThe Paris Olympics and Paralympics might have ended but there are many important learnings talent mobility professionals can take away from these incredible human endeavors and apply to their roles in their organizations. In this episode, join Luc Innocent, our new Sirva Soundbites host and Emma as they explore the different themes and theories prevalent throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics games that HR and talent mobility professionals will find useful. Not only will listeners get a chance to hear some of the most exciting game highlights, but you will also b...2024-09-1249 min
Sirva Soundbites3-2 Beyond the Comfort Zone: Embracing Transformational ChangeSend us a textChange is the only constant in life.As cliché as that may sound, the reality really couldn't be further from that. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Jon Johnson and Kate Rothwell, Director of Global Account Management at Sirva as they discuss the types of organizational changes, their impacts on the employee population and how organizations can flex to adapt and thrive through these changes. Key takeaway from episode: The importance of stakeholder engagement and consistent communication to employees are crucial in the journey of transformational change.2024-08-2615 min