Global Mobility, Why We love it?…

Global Mobility is a profession that may not be widely recognized in academia, but it plays a crucial role in international movements. When asked why someone chooses to work in Global Mobility, the answer is often not straightforward. Some individuals stumble into this field while exploring immigration, relocation, or corporate international needs. Over time, they become deeply involved in this dynamic world, changing their mindset and evolving into happily experienced Global Mobility experts.

Global Mobility is not limited to HR needs for outbound business development or immigration law expansion. It encompasses various roles and requires professionals to possess a range of qualities. They must continuously study, act pragmatically, and respond swiftly while drawing on the best practices from other fields. The primary focus is to achieve the best synergy between the expatriate and the company's requirements, regardless of whether one works as a corporate Global Mobility professional or a service provider.

As Global Mobility professionals, we often assume independent positions while drawing from other careers, including:

• Talent Management: Identifying individuals with the right profile to become valuable assets in the business and preparing them for career advancement.
• HR Management: Supporting expatriates, ensuring their personal and professional stability, and providing assistance to their families throughout the relocation process.
• Strategies: Evaluating the most effective mobility strategies for the company, developing action plans, prioritizing stakeholders, and avoiding unnecessary moves in certain projects.
• Controller: Monitoring the costs associated with international movements, creating budgets, and preventing hidden expenses or unnecessary investments, always considering the financial well-being of both the company and the expatriate.
• Immigration: Acquiring knowledge of labor and immigration laws in both the origin and destination countries to ensure compliance and make informed choices for expatriates, their families, and the company.
• International Tax & Social Security Expertise: Studying international tax regulations and social security agreements to avoid double taxation and ensure the best scenarios for expatriates' futures as corporate workers.
• Realtor: Reviewing housing agreements, whether for buying or leasing, to ensure compliance with local laws and meet the expatriate's needs, all while navigating the dynamic real estate industry.
• Psychologist: Exhibiting empathy and understanding the challenges faced by expatriates and their families, not only in terms of cultural adjustments but also in explaining essential elements before, during, and after international relocation, while managing any associated anxiety.
• Expert Speaker: Effective communication is vital in Global Mobility, as professionals must translate complex details of international movements into easily understandable terms.
• Politician: Building bridges with public organizations to engage in discussions about immigration policies, proposing solutions to public immigration affairs, and staying informed about the political landscape of various countries to develop duty of care policies for expatriates when needed.
• Movers: Overseeing the big picture of international moves, ensuring the expatriate's belongings are properly transported from origin to destination, adhering to international policies, and arriving in excellent condition.

These are the main activities Global Mobility professionals engage in on a daily basis. However, we often find ourselves solving problems and acting as wizards because many companies embark on international movements without sufficient knowledge of Global Mobility, leading to various challenges. In such situations, Global Mobility professionals use their magic tricks to quickly resolve issues, becoming the unsung heroes of businesses. This is why Global Mobility support is crucial, as it proves cost-effective, time-saving, and intelligent from the start.

Moreover, Global Mobility plays a pivotal role in promoting diversity and inclusion within companies and societies. By examining internal policies, implementing changes, and advocating for equal treatment, Global Mobility professionals ensure that "minorities" contribute their unique skills and perspectives, ultimately fostering the evolution of businesses and the advancement of rational human societies.

Global Mobility is a career that offers dynamism and challenges on a daily basis. It involves dealing with emotional situations, changes in laws, emerging problems, last-minute calls and meetings (usually on Fridays), corporate and legal boundaries between countries, and diverse human behaviors. However, despite these challenges, there is no feeling quite like the satisfaction expressed by expatriates when they achieve positive results for their careers, companies, and families. Personally, I find joy in checking news about projects or companies and affirming to myself that I am part of their success in some way.

As a member of a team, I believe that every task and profession is important. However, as a Global Mobility professional, I am particularly drawn to the role because it allows me to support people and companies in developing their businesses and providing real solutions to their needs. Despite the circumstances and the expected stress, which we are accustomed to, I genuinely love what I do. Moreover, this profession offers us the gift of forming connections with colleagues who often become friends and even family from all around the world. It continually provides opportunities to learn about the industry, laws, experiences, and cultures.

In summary, why do we love Global Mobility? There is no single answer to this question, but these words cannot fully express the beauty of this profession and the main reason why, once you become a part of Global Mobility, you will undoubtedly be happily involved in this art for life. If you have a passion for sharing knowledge and helping others, Global Mobility is a career that will bring you fulfillment and a sense of purpose.