2017-18 Global Mobility Survey Results
2017-18 Global Mobility Survey Results
We are pleased to bring you the results of our 2017-18 Global Mobility Survey. Our network from around the world answered a range of questions about their career, the trends and the challenges they are currently seeing in the market. If you have any questions or comments please get in touch with our Global Mobility specialist Daniel Herskowitz at [email protected]
Industry
Sector
The majority of respondents were from
1. 2. 3.
28% 26%
Global Mobility / Relocation Accounting Professional Services
Relocation Management (Service Provider)
Corporate In-house Mobility
13%
Consulting Services
13%
Expatriate Tax
13%
Other
Global Compensation
7%
Working In The Field Are there career development opportunities in your organisation?
Is the industry doing enough to attact new talent and educate people about Global Mobility?
Many professionals seem to be hitting roadblocks in their career development
Developing graduate programs and broadening hiring pools to other industries may help combat the talent pipeline shortage
50% 25%
Yes
I would have to move companies
No
No
25%
The top skills or traits that make a good Global Mobility professional
8% 60%
Other
32%
Yes
What is most enjoyable about working in the sector?
1. Strong communication skills 2. Having international exposure or experience 3. Relationship management
1. The ability to help people 2. Exposure to different markets and/or industries 3. Helping with the expansion of the business/
How secure do you feel in your job?
What would you like to see more of in the Global
Repondents feel secure in their jobs, but may be stuck in a rut due to the limited career opportunities
organisation
Mobility field?
77% 51%
Very Secure
42%
17%
Insecure
31%
52%
Secure
17%
Events
5% Other
Professional Development Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Thought Leadership
Top three locations that businesses are planning to focus on in the next 12 months
1. US
3. UK
2. Continental Europe
Trends Is technology playing a role in the downsizing trend we see in the function? Predictions from 2016 for 2017
Trends seen in 2017
1. Increased Globalization of the Workforce 2. Advancements in Technology 3. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased
1. Advancements in Technology 2. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased
headcount and/or redundancies
headcount and/or redundancies
3. Decrease in Expat/Relocation Packages
Will Global Mobility become more global? Predictions for 2018
1. Advancements in Technology
2. Increased Globalization of the Workforce
3. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased headcount and/or redundancies
Challenges How can the function attract and retain top talent in an increasingly complex - and digital - global market? Challenges seen in 2017
1. Different Regulations in Global Markets
Predictions for 2018
2. Staying Competitive with an Increase in Technology
3.
Talent Retention
1.
Staying Competitive with an Increase in Technology
3.
Talent Retention
2. Different Regulations in Global Markets
External influences over the last year that have impacted the movement of talent across the globe
1.
Global Events
2. The Economy
3. Regulations
We are pleased to bring you the results of our 2017-18 Global Mobility Survey. Our network from around the world answered a range of questions about their career, the trends and the challenges they are currently seeing in the market. If you have any questions or comments please get in touch with our Global Mobility specialist Daniel Herskowitz at [email protected]
Industry
Sector
The majority of respondents were from
1. 2. 3.
28% 26%
Global Mobility / Relocation Accounting Professional Services
Relocation Management (Service Provider)
Corporate In-house Mobility
13%
Consulting Services
13%
Expatriate Tax
13%
Other
Global Compensation
7%
Working In The Field Are there career development opportunities in your organisation?
Is the industry doing enough to attact new talent and educate people about Global Mobility?
Many professionals seem to be hitting roadblocks in their career development
Developing graduate programs and broadening hiring pools to other industries may help combat the talent pipeline shortage
50% 25%
Yes
I would have to move companies
No
No
25%
The top skills or traits that make a good Global Mobility professional
8% 60%
Other
32%
Yes
What is most enjoyable about working in the sector?
1. Strong communication skills 2. Having international exposure or experience 3. Relationship management
1. The ability to help people 2. Exposure to different markets and/or industries 3. Helping with the expansion of the business/
How secure do you feel in your job?
What would you like to see more of in the Global
Repondents feel secure in their jobs, but may be stuck in a rut due to the limited career opportunities
organisation
Mobility field?
77% 51%
Very Secure
42%
17%
Insecure
31%
52%
Secure
17%
Events
5% Other
Professional Development Opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Thought Leadership
Top three locations that businesses are planning to focus on in the next 12 months
1. US
3. UK
2. Continental Europe
Trends Is technology playing a role in the downsizing trend we see in the function? Predictions from 2016 for 2017
Trends seen in 2017
1. Increased Globalization of the Workforce 2. Advancements in Technology 3. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased
1. Advancements in Technology 2. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased
headcount and/or redundancies
headcount and/or redundancies
3. Decrease in Expat/Relocation Packages
Will Global Mobility become more global? Predictions for 2018
1. Advancements in Technology
2. Increased Globalization of the Workforce
3. Business Restructuring - downsizing, decreased headcount and/or redundancies
Challenges How can the function attract and retain top talent in an increasingly complex - and digital - global market? Challenges seen in 2017
1. Different Regulations in Global Markets
Predictions for 2018
2. Staying Competitive with an Increase in Technology
3.
Talent Retention
1.
Staying Competitive with an Increase in Technology
3.
Talent Retention
2. Different Regulations in Global Markets
External influences over the last year that have impacted the movement of talent across the globe
1.
Global Events
2. The Economy
3. Regulations
