Benivo Blog

Recent policy changes around the world reveal a concerning trend – immigration regimes making it more difficult for working families to stay united across borders.

The worldwide shift to remote and hybrid work models over the past few years has brought major changes to global mobility and immigration policies. In one of our recent shows, Julia Onslow-Cole provided some timely immigration updates.

International assignments are often viewed solely from the perspective of the employee being relocated for work. But what about their families, especially children? Relocating to another country can be incredibly disruptive and challenging for kids who must leave behind friends, schools, and extended families. 

The world of global mobility is changing rapidly. Historically, mobility professionals have often been stuck in a reactive, operational role - dealing with urgent tasks and "putting out fires" rather than thinking strategically. But new technologies like Benivo's Unified Mobility Platform have emerged. They can automate repetitive tasks and provide data-driven insights, allowing mobility teams to become true strategic partners to their organizations.

In our most recent The View From The Top show, host Brian Friendman spoke with Brady Helms, ex-Deputy Head of HR at Nasa. His experiences recruiting and training astronauts have valuable implications for mobility leaders launching talent around the world. Here are some key insights from their conversation: