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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 Soundbites3-6 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 Soundbites3-2 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
Sirva Soundbites3-1 From Global to Local: Mastering Language & Intercultural Competence for a Successful RelocationSend us a textIntercultural and language training might not come across as an essential component of an employee's relocation plan and is often overlooked or removed from mobility policies. Unbeknownst to many, intercultural and language training has proven to benefit relocating employees beyond their assignment abroad. Not only do the skills picked up allow the employees and family members to navigate and thrive in a new cultural environment, it also help them understand cultural norms, communication styles, and business practices in the host country, reducing the risk of misunderstandings and enhancing their ability to build...2024-08-1439 min
Sirva Soundbites2-9 Beyond Greenwashing: A Deep Dive into Schneider Electric's Impactful ESG Initiatives with Stephen ParkSend us a textCatch the World Environment Day special episode where Stephen Park from the International Mobility Centre at Schneider Electric shares about the organization's endeavors to reduce carbon footprint while taking its global talent mobility initiatives forward. Stephen Park is responsible for the talent mobility program for Schneider Electric in the Asia-Pacific region and previously held similar roles for other multinationals such as Fonterra and Cisco Systems. Schneider Electric has 150,000+ employees worldwide providing energy and automation digital solutions for sustainability and efficiency. The Asia-Pacific region employs 33% of Schneider Electric’s talent and g...2024-06-0330 min