Sessions

Thursday, 10:30 – 11:00

Opening Session: Getting Globally Mobile Talent Safely Back to Work in the New Normal

The global mobility industry was undergoing rapid transformation before COVID-19. While the global lockdown on the movement of people has shaken the industry to its core, getting the right talent in the right place to advance business operations and get the economy re-started is more critical than ever. Worldwide ERC® is committed to getting globally mobile talent safely back to work in the new normal. Join Lynn Shotwell and Jim Link for a discussion of what this might look like, what initiatives are being put in place to drive the conversation, and how you can drive success in applying these guidelines at your workplaces.

Speakers:

Lynn Shotwell, President & CEO, Worldwide ERC^®

Jim Link, CHRO, Randstad

Thursday, 11:15 – 12:15

Respond, Recover, Thrive: Planning for Mobility Leaders through COVID-19

During this uncertain time, we understand mobility leaders are being asked not only to react to ever-changing global events but also to plan for the future. As companies start planning for recovery, mobility leaders play a key role in influencing corporate efforts including global workforce planning, operational model adjustments, continuity planning and supporting mobile employees through these uncertain times. How can you make an impact?

Presenters:

Emily Stirling, Senior Manager, Global Mobility and Talent Transformation, Deloitte Tax LLP

Edward Hannibal, GMS, Partner, Deloitte

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped how global mobility is managed. As governments face pressing public health, economic and other concerns, they have increasingly turned to mobility management tools – such as border closures and travel restrictions – to combat the virus. For businesses, the challenge is how to operate in this new environment, where rapid changes are occurring in the workplace. Organizations needed to demobilize quickly and in a manner that met both business needs, as well as were immigration compliant. Now, organizations are beginning to remobilize and thoughts are turning towards how best to resume business as usual with an eye towards both short and long-term considerations.

Please join us for this timely panel discussion in which we will address:

Thursday, 13:45 – 14:45

COVID-19, Mobility, and Tax – Trends, Responses, and Next Steps

A panel of mobility tax professionals from KPMG and Jacobs discuss the tax ramifications of disruptions caused by the pandemic, how governments and employers have responded, and what the future impacts on mobility may be.

Presenters:

Robert Rothery, Director, Global Mobility Services, KPMG LLP

Rajiv Thadani, Principal, KPMG LLP

John Montgomery, Partner, KPMG LLP

Jill Marble, Expatriate Tax Manager, Jacobs

Puja Midha, Sr. Manager - Global Mobility, PayPal

Road to Recovery: The Talent Mobility Perspective

Join us as we discuss the road to recovery from the perspective of the relocation management companies, clients and third-party supplier networks, including:

• Current trends in programs and policies as well as customer sentiments that have come to light during the pandemic
• Ongoing challenges and strategies for service stability for supplier networks during the road to recovery
• Future predictions and recommendations for the new landscape of talent mobility and benefits

While no one knows exactly how long mobility will be impacted, it is certain that we will return to a brave new world of talent attraction and global mobility.

Presenters:

Kathryn Cassidy, President and COO, Altair Global

Jim Edwards, SVP, Global Supplier Partnerships, Altair Global

Mary Beth Nitz, SCRP, SGMS-T, VP, Global Consulting Services, Altair Global