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Global careers are leaving young professionals emotionally isolated, finds new research

Global careers are leaving young professionals emotionally isolated, finds new research

Young professionals who move abroad to advance their careers often face far more emotional strain than previously understood, according to new research from emlyon business school.The researchers say that better support could be ...
UK short-term rental sector grows 16 times faster than hotels as travel priorities shift

UK short-term rental sector grows 16 times faster than hotels as travel priorities shift

The pressure is on for UK hotel operators as new data shows that short-term rental (STR) business have grown 16 times faster in the last decade, reflecting the changing priorities of travellers seeking experience-led ...
Leading serviced apartment agent shares findings from Partner Engagement Day

Leading serviced apartment agent shares findings from Partner Engagement Day

SilverDoor corporate clients say collaboration across sustainability reporting, data and technology adoption is key and promotes Katie Garrahy to senior vice president business development. SilverDoor, the world’s leading ...
Transforming the global mobility function

Transforming the global mobility function

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 ...
The future of the global mobility function: Learning from HR’s evolution

The future of the global mobility function: Learning from HR’s evolution

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 ...
Global mobility professionals: Looking to the future by learning from HR’s past

Global mobility professionals: Looking to the future by learning from HR’s past

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 ...
Improving employee experience in global mobility

Improving employee experience in global mobility

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 ...
Global mobility policies: Current trends

Global mobility policies: Current trends

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 ...
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