HR facing up to pandemic mobility challenges
Many international companies' HR professionals have fundamentally reviewed their global relocation policies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
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The research analysed the initiatives that appeared to be contributing to the success of mobility programmes among companies rated as "proven leaders" in global mobility.Almost twice as many of these relocation leaders said their policies had been updated to accommodate employee wellbeing and mental health, and that return on investment was an effective way to assess the success of global mobility.These organisations were also found to be more likely than others to update a variety of relocation initiatives to facilitate greater DE&I, and to regard mobility as a positive opportunity.Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, said, “Whether we like it or not, the pandemic has definitely ushered in a new era of resilience.“Companies have to be agile and flexible, especially when it comes to accommodating their employees and meeting their expectations, if they want business to thrive and not just survive.”
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