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How workforce mobility is redefining global business risks

In this episode of the Tax and Law in Focus podcast, speakers discuss workforce mobility, cross-border work, and strategies to manage risks and enhance employee experiences.

In this episode of the Tax and Law in Focus podcast, host Susannah Streeter is joined by Maureen Flood, EY Global Mobility Reimagined Leader; Stephanie King, EY EMEIA People Advisory Services Tax Leader; and Ben Willis, EY EMEIA Immigration Leader. Together, they discuss the evolving nature of global workforce mobility, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of managing cross-border work in a post-pandemic world.

The conversation explores key findings from the EY 2024 Mobility Reimagined Survey, including the growing demand for flexible work and the corresponding rise in tax, immigration, and compliance risks. The panel examines how leading mobility functions are transforming their operating models to become strategic advisors to the business, leveraging technology and data to enhance compliance and improve employee experience. They also offer practical insights into mitigating risks, managing short-term business travel and the role of emerging technologies like AI in reshaping mobility programs.

Throughout the discussion, a human-centric approach to mobility is emphasized, highlighting the need to balance business goals with employee well-being in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Key takeaways:

  • Understand the evolving challenges of managing workforce mobility in a post-pandemic world, including cross-border tax, immigration, and compliance risks.
  • Learn how to adapt mobility functions to support flexible and hybrid work models while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk.
  • Explore strategies for transforming mobility functions into strategic advisors to the business by leveraging technology and data.
  • Gain insights into the importance of a human-centric approach to mobility, focusing on enhancing the employee experience.
  • Discover how organizations can future-proof their mobility models against anticipated changes in tax and immigration law.

For your convenience, full text transcript of this podcast is also available.


Podcast

Episode 19

Duration

34m 29s

Podcast

Episode 19

Duration

34m 29s