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The Sirva Soundbites Podcast explores the latest trends and topics surrounding employee relocation and the future of work. Follow our subject matter experts and guest speakers as they discuss about everything related to talent mobility and human resources.
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Send us a text Women are shattering glass ceilings and redefining what it means to be a leader. In this episode, we have invited Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Managing Director at TÜV SÜD to share more about her personal career trajectory and life experiences. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Kate Rothwell and Liz Fendt, as they talk about what it takes to be a leader in the modern world, finding your true passion and the importance of maintaining your personal identit...
Send us a text In this episode, we have specially invited William (Bill) Kerr, D’Arbeloff Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School to talk about how global talent mobility can be a driving force for international growth. Bill will share more about the rise of talent clusters, return migration, the flow of knowledge and its impact on the economy. William Kerr is the D’Arbeloff Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. Bill is Senior Associate...
Send us a text Join us for a candid and deeply personal conversation with Sirva Senior Vice Presidents, Hannah Richardson and Sally Tomte. They open up about the raw challenges of navigating the workplace, while offering invaluable insights into hurdles they've overcome and the strategies they've developed to successfully juggle motherhood and executive leadership. Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfo...
Send us a text The US election has concluded, and several newly elected global leaders have initiated the implementation of legislative agendas. This juncture provides an opportune moment to revisit the "super election year" and, through the prism of immigration, analyze the realized changes and formulate strategic responses for the field of global mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Ray Rackham, Co-Chair at Newland Chase, as they reflect on what happened durin...
Send us a text Following a significant election year, the focus shifts to the geopolitical landscape, marked by escalating trade tensions and tighter border controls. Beyond these immediate concerns, a more insidious long-term risk for global organizations is the societal impact of changing demographics. UN data, highlighted in a McKinsey report, reveals a growing "youth scarcity" due to declining birth rates and aging populations in advanced economies. This demographic shift threatens ...
Send us a text We kick off the year with an episode focusing on India, one of the fastest growing economies and the most populous place on earth. Join Pooja Prithiani, Client Network Manager for APAC, and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, for a discussion on the surging popularity of India as an expatriate relocation destination. They will delve into key factors to consider before making the move to this vibrant country. Key Takeaways: Discover why India is fast becom...
Send us a text As 2024 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to navigate through the super election year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how global election campaign results have driven greater polarization around the world and a spotlight on divisive topics that may impact mobility. H...
Send us a text In this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we invited Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Senior Director, Global Mobility, together with Soumya Raj Chakrahari and Sai Dronamraju from Microsoft to discuss about the possible impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within global talent mobility. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and the Microsoft team as they dive into the strategic importance of AI in enhancing the global talent mobility function and how it s...
Send us a text In this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we explore the significant global immigration shifts driven by the "Super Election Year" of 2024. With elections taking place in the UK, EU, and the US, as well as key global regions, we examine how political outcomes are shaping immigration strategies worldwide. Ray Rackham, Senior Vice President, Global Client Solutions & Thought Leadership at Newland Chase, joins us to discuss the rising protectionist rhetoric, anti-immigrant sentim...
Send us a text Finding the right people in a massive global talent pool is hard. Having to retain talent after is an eternal conundrum that many organizations face. With shifting demographics, diversity coming into the spotlight, what attracts talent can vary hugely not only on the individuals, but the cultures and regions as well. In this episode, join Jon and Emma as they discuss how mobility can be leveraged to support global talent acquisition and retention of talent. Key takeaways:...
Send us a text The Paris Olympics and Paralympics might have ended but there are many important learnings talent mobility professionals can take away from these incredible human endeavors and apply to their roles in their organizations. In this episode, join Luc Innocent, our new Sirva Soundbites host and Emma as they explore the different themes and theories prevalent throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics games that HR and talent mobility professionals will find useful. N...
Send us a text Change is the only constant in life. As cliché as that may sound, the reality really couldn't be further from that. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Jon Johnson and Kate Rothwell, Director of Global Account Management at Sirva as they discuss the types of organizational changes, their impacts on the employee population and how organizations can flex to adapt and thrive through these changes. Key takeaway from episode: The importance of stakeholder engagement and consistent commun...
Send us a text Intercultural and language training might not come across as an essential component of an employee's relocation plan and is often overlooked or removed from mobility policies. Unbeknownst to many, intercultural and language training has proven to benefit relocating employees beyond their assignment abroad. Not only do the skills picked up allow the employees and family members to navigate and thrive in a new cultural environment, it also help them understand cultural norms, c...
Send us a text Pride Month Special Join us in this pride month special episode where we explore the different challenges the LGBTQIA+ community face especially in the relocation process. You will hear true, real-life narratives around these experiences and the various coping mechanisms they have developed to overcome these difficulties. Reece Gordon-Mcdermant is a Customer Experience and Operations Manager at Sirva. He has more than 6 years of experience working within the different secto...
Send us a text Catch the World Environment Day special episode where Stephen Park from the International Mobility Centre at Schneider Electric shares about the organization's endeavors to reduce carbon footprint while taking its global talent mobility initiatives forward. Stephen Park is responsible for the talent mobility program for Schneider Electric in the Asia-Pacific region and previously held similar roles for other multinationals such as Fonterra and Cisco Systems. Schnei...
Send us a text In honor of mental health awareness month, we have invited Jiri Pisch, Global Mobility Regional Leader from Novartis to share some tips and tricks to creating a healthy balance mentally. In this episode, you will also get insights to some of Novartis' mental health and wellness initiatives in helping their employees stay mentally fit and happy at work. Jiri Pisch has 14 years of experience in talent mobility. Prior to joining Novartis, Jiri spent 10 years at SAP supporting gl...
Send us a text We at Sirva are proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness month in May and as such, we have specially invited mental health ambassador - who is also a TEDx JNJ speaker - Craig Kramer on our podcast to talk about issues and stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace, especially in the global talent mobility field. Craig Kramer is co-chair of the US National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, and Senior Advisor on mental health at Edelman Global Advisory...
Send us a text In this episode, we invited Moray Skilling, National Manager, Digital HR & Strategic Workforce Planning, to share with us more about how he navigates through various challenges such as severe housing shortage and rising costs in his capacity as global talent manager at Nissan Motor Australia. Moray Skilling has over 20 years of HR experience working in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Moray has held roles specializing in Global Mobility, Industrial &am...
Send us a text Even though Covid is largely behind us now, its impact has been profound especially in the way we work and the many variants of working styles which came about post-pandemic. Join Sirva Soundbites podcast host, Jon Johnson and Rita Collins, VP, Account Management at Sirva as they explore the impacts remote working has on the global talent mobility function. You will also get to find out what the different compliance obligations are and how organizations need to review policie...
Send us a text This episode is all about Household Goods moving. We have invited industry veteran, Eric Reed to talk to us more about the subject, particularly around the trends of Household Goods moves today, the challenges the entire industry is facing and also some interesting case studies. Eric will also provide insights into some of the most frequently asked questions around domestic and international moves. Whether you are looking to move in the near future or already planning a move, t...
Send us a text In celebration of International Women's Day on 8 March, we have invited Shazy Tan, Senior Global Mobility Manager at Visa to share her thoughts and experiences around empowering working women in the industry. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Shazy Tan as they discuss about all the challenges and opportunities women face as workplace dynamics shift in an increasingly globalized world. Shazy Tan holds a passion for global mobility and the art of moving and ...
Send us a text In this podcast episode, join Sirva subject matter experts, Jon and Emma as they discuss all the possible impacts the upcoming Paris Olympics have on global talent mobility such as visa and immigration, travel and transportation, accommodations, household goods moving and international school searches. Jon Johnson is currently the Vice President in the Sirva Account Management function, Jon currently leads a diverse client portfolio across Europe and Asian headquartered...
Send us a text Welcome to Season 2 of Sirva Soundites. We wrapped up 2023 and cautiously welcome 2024 with optimism, one thing remains constant: the ever-evolving landscape of global talent mobility. While challenges and surprises remain inevitable, this year also brings exciting opportunities. Join Hannah and Emma in the brand new season of our podcast as they uncover how macro trends are evolving and their impact on talent relocation. Find out what challenges mobility leaders have to gr...
Send us a text As 2023 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to grapple with throughout the year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how social, economic and technological factors have shaped and impacted the talent mobility industry as a whole. Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vi...
Send us a text Join Martin Johnson, Manager, CX Transformation and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves as they engage in a conversation surrounding the world of core flex. Find out what the key factors are to achieve success in a core flex program and the benefits it brings to your organization. Martin Johnson is a Manager on the Sirva CX Transformation Team. He is also the Product Owner for the Core Flex product where he plays a key role in designing, implementing, whilst also...
Send us a text In this episode, join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Arabelle Chaw, Director of Global Account Management as they share more about one of the key topics in global talent mobility today and that is on how to foster a connected and supported employee experience. Through their conversation, you will be able to learn how the addition of the human touch can truly transform and elevate the entire employee relocation experience. Arabelle Chaw started her career in th...
Send us a text In this episode, join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Global Supply Chain Director, Mark Cooledge as they discuss about the increasing relevance and importance of ESG in talent mobility today. Find out how talent mobility can support ESG objectives and how working with accredited suppliers can help you better build your ESG program. Mark Cooledge joined Sirva in 2000 and has extensive experience in global operations, intercultural training services, accou...
Send us a text Join Jon Johnson and Emma Dodwell-Groves in this week's episode on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. DEI is a topic that's near and dear to many of our hearts. It is increasingly recognized as both a business and potentially an ethical imperative. Earlier this year, we developed a white paper detailing a roadmap for those who would like to utilize mobility more strategically to enhance understanding and practice of DEI in their organizations, and a “gold standard” for ho...
Send us a text In this podcast episode, join Sirva subject matter experts, Jon and Emma as they deep dive into the different trends influencing global mobility strategies such as monetary inflation, technological and digitalization, talent shortage, generational shifts and geopolitical developments. Listeners will get a chance to understand in great detail, the complex interplay between macro trends and how organizations craft their talent mobility strategies. Jon Johnson is currently the V...
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