Organisations are placing increasing emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as part of their focus on social responsibility within their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. Understanding the terminology ...
We are delighted to announce that The Think Global People and Relocate Awards for 2025 take ‘Creative Connections for Future Success’ as the overarching theme. Dr Sue Shortland, head judge, explains the rationale for the 2025 awards, ...
To improve gender diversity and the inclusion of women in senior positions in the workplace, employers can take direct action on issues that really can make a difference to gender equality. Women too can take steps to improve their ...
In her three-part analysis of HR’s journey from reactive personnel operation to strategic human resources function, Dr Sue Shortland draws lessons from HR theory and practice to highlight how the global mobility profession can ...
In the second part of her analysis of the future of the global mobility profession, Dr Sue Shortland considers further lessons that can be learned from the history of HR’s evolution from its reactive personnel management ...
The last 20 years have seen great changes in the roles performed by global mobility professionals. The function has gained expertise and its profile has been raised significantly. Yet those working in this field still strive for a ...
Global mobility professionals must balance deploying the best talent at the right cost with providing an excellent employee mobility experience. But what do we mean by ‘employee experience’ and why does it matter? Dr Sue Shortland ...
When planning an international assignment, finding appropriate employment for both partners remains one of the major barriers to global talent mobility. Dr Sue Shortland explores why – and what employers can do to address the ...
Short-term assignments and international one-way transfers are on the rise. For employers reshaping their global mobility policies, what opportunities and risks do these new forms of mobility present?
Dr Sue Shortland comments ...
We are excited to announce that The Think Global People & Relocate Awards for 2024 are taking Flexibility & Choice as their overarching theme. Dr Sue Shortland, head judge, explains the rationale for the 2024 Awards, ...
The movement of individuals to different countries on assignment involves a wide range of stakeholders and requires excellent co-ordination, communication and efficiencies if the desired performance outcomes are to be achieved. Dr Sue ...
Women's History Month highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. In order to highlight the amazing achievement of women within the global mobility sector, Relocate Global is showcasing 40 ...
Wellbeing initiatives: the role of mindfulness in international mobility
Organisations are increasingly focusing on improving employee and family wellbeing in the global mobility context. How can mindfulness provide a strategy for ...
We spoke to Dr Sue Shortland, whose career across the corporate consulting world, research and teaching, has driven evidence-based decision making in HR and international assignments. She's witnessed women’s participation in expat roles rise over the years, which is an important step in gaining promotion.
The number of bilingual and multilingual schools is increasing, producing language-savvy students equipped for the global workforce. Ruth Holmes reports.
A multilingual or bilingual education means much more than learning how ...
