
Transforming Global Mobility Through Technology
About CGI
CGI is a global IT and business consulting services firm that helps clients accelerate their digital transformation. With operations across multiple countries, CGI manages a complex mobility program encompassing both traditional expatriate assignments and a growing population of international new hires.Global Mobility Challenge
CGI faced several challenges with its traditional relocation management model:
- Managing a high volume of project-based moves that needed to be fast, efficient, and cost-effective
- Supporting approximately 500 traditional expatriate assignments with 50-100% annual rotation
- Handling over 4,000 international new hires requiring varying levels of mobility support
- Operating with a traditional legacy Relocation Services Provider model that was becoming cost-prohibitive and inefficient
- Need for streamlined processes to enable quick deployment of talent for client projects
- Requirement for technology-first solutions that could consolidate mobility data and reduce manual, transactional work
- Desire to move from reactive case management to a proactive, data-driven mobility function
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Solution Implemented
CGI partnered with Benivo to implement a revolutionary approach to mobility management, shifting from a traditional provider model to a Mobility Tech–driven, digital-first strategy.
Technology first strategy
- Deployed Benivo’s unified Mobility Tech platform as the system of record for mobility, consolidating data, processes, and documents into one secure platform
- Automated key processes including policy briefings and document generation
- Implemented self-service capabilities for employees to access information and complete tasks
- Integrated APIs for seamless data flow between systems, ensuring real-time updates and reducing duplicate data entry
- Introduced automated tracking and reporting for mobility workflows, improving accuracy and transparency
Process transformation
- Shifted from a legacy, service-heavy model to a digital-first Mobility Tech model, using traditional relocation support only for the most complex cases
- Streamlined administrative processes through automation
- Enabled employees to access information independently, reducing repetitive inquiries
- Standardized processes across mobility populations
Key features implemented
- Centralized platform serving as the single source of truth for all mobility-related activity
- Digital policy briefings and documentation
- Self-service options for employees
Real-time tracking and reporting capabilities - Automated document generation and workflows
- Built-in capabilities for compensation accumulation, cost reporting, and forecasting to support consistent payroll integration and compliance
Lessons Learned
Key Success Factors
- Strong partnership approach with technology provider
- Willingness to challenge traditional mobility models
- Focus on employee experience and self-service
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Change Management
- Clear communication about new processes and tools
- Regular training and support for users
- Phased implementation approach
- Continuous feedback and improvement cycles
Transforming International Mobility Capabilities
CGI transformed its global mobility program from a traditional legacy Relocation Services Provider model to a digital-first approach using Benivo’s platform. The shift enabled CGI to support 500 expatriates and 4,000 international hires efficiently while delivering millions in cost savings and 30% higher employee satisfaction. By digitalizing routine processes, consolidating mobility data, and automating workflows, CGI strengthened compliance, improved visibility, and accelerated deployment timelines.
- 24/7 self-service access to policy info, tracking, and documentation
- Reduced administrative burden and improved compliance
- Enhanced data visibility for more strategic decision-making and cost oversight
- Strong alignment with “GenSaaS” expectations for instant access to digital tools
- Foundation for future AI and analytics expansion
Watch the complete discussion from The View From The Top to learn more.
We needed to be slick, streamlined, and importantly, cost effective. The reality is, you know, if we were providing support that made the move cost prohibitive, we wouldn't win the work and we wouldn't be moving the people.
David Carmichael
Results: A Faster, More Efficient, Cost-Effective Mobility Program
- 40% reduction in administrative tasks
- 28 manual processes automated, eliminating duplicate data entry
- Service timelines reduced from weeks to 1–2 days for many workflows
- Hundreds of hours saved through automation
- Improved accuracy and consistency with automated workflows and centralized data
- Millions in total cost savings
- 50% reduction in overall program spend
- Lower initiation fees compared to legacy Relocation Management models
- Reduced reliance on external providers for routine processes
- Cost forecasting strengthened through automated reporting and compensation accumulation
Employee Experience
- 33%+ increase in employee satisfaction scores
- 24/7 self-service access to information, documentation, and tracking
- Digital policy briefings replacing manual sessions
- Faster onboarding and deployment with real-time visibility into process status
- Mobility team freed to focus on strategy rather than administration
- Better decision-making enabled by real-time data and reporting
- Improved agility to support project-based moves at scale
- Stronger governance and compliance with standardized workflows
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