PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros Paul Bennett

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 expertise goes beyond design – he's built service delivery platforms, consulted on policy and relocation, and now focuses on strategic consulting in global mobility, HR, and expat tax.  

A true specialist, Larry tackles the intricacies of international assignments, policy, immigration, and global security/tax. He even led HR programs and built global programs in mobility, business continuity, and talent management.  

Currently, Larry leverages his expertise at the world's leading EV manufacturer. He remains a thought leader, actively sharing his insights on Global Mobility at industry events, covering topics like Expatriate Programs, Immigration, Global Security, and Pandemic Protocols.   


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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 work policy. With her own impressive assignments in Belgium and Singapore, Cheryl is passionate about guiding young professionals entering the exciting world of Global Mobility! 

In this episode, Cheryl also provides valuable insights on how to work with the internal comms team to get a new remote work policy adopted into the organization.  

It's a short episode but packed with many mobility gems!

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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 brings his mobility expertise and business-building results to Stryker. He manages the company’s relocation program and provides strategic direction supporting Stryker’s hiring, talent management, and retention objectives. Before joining Stryker, Jack was with Wyeth Pharmaceutical for 20 years, holding numerous HR leadership positions. He has also spoken at numerous conferences and on panels where he is known for his candidness in delivering messages on more controversial topics that truly drive results.
 
Jack is a strong supporter of the Global Mobility supplier partner network. He has held numerous regional board positions, and advisory positions and is a recipient of a Meritorious Service Award and a Distinguished Service Award for his many contributions to the Worldwide ERC. 
 
In this episode, Jack also provides valuable insights into the workings of RMC pricing, particularly beneficial for newcomers to the world of relocation.


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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 focus includes areas such as Total Rewards, DE&I, Global Mobility, People Analytics, People Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
 
Beyond his corporate achievements, he serves as an adjunct lecturer on Total Rewards and Global Mobility at esteemed institutions such as NYU, Erasmus University, and CBMN. Additionally, he contributes as a Global Advisor to TR2050, World@Work, atlas copilot and has served as a Board Member (NED).
 
In this episode, Michael also gives some amazing advice for global mobility professionals looking to broaden their roles into Talent/ Reward.
 

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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. Ray is based in Seattle, WA and serves as the Immediate Past President of the Puget Sound Relocation Council. He earned his Meritorious Service Award issued by the Worldwide ERC® in 2020 and was named a Top 100 Most Admired Mobility Professional by The View from the Top.

They truly dive into the nitty-gritty of getting the results you want from RFPs, from preparing the processes to successfully implementing the final policies.

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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 offer to the organizations. Together with the Global Mobility team at Bolt, she supports immigration and relocation in 40+ countries. 
 
She also shares more amazing insights about how to build an awesome in-house GM function from the ground up, and the challenges she’s overcome along the way.
 

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