Benchmarking your global mobility policies and practices against those of other global organizations and industry peers can be a powerful tool for reflecting on your current approach and planning how to prepare your talent mobility program for the future. To help, KPMG International conducts this annual survey of global mobility policies and practices of multinational organizations.
The report offers insights into global mobility programs and highlights how multinational companies have adapted their mobility functions to meet business needs in a world where geopolitical uncertainties, new technologies, and economic pressures increase the demand for innovation. It also offers a glimpse into the future, showing how mobility leaders expect their teams and operations to evolve and presents key actions to fully leverage the potential of their mobility programs.
The insights from the 2024 KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Survey highlight the essential value of integrating global mobility policy into an organization's wider strategy. By aligning mobility initiatives with broader business goals, we can foster adaptability, promote inclusivity, and build a resilient, dynamic workforce ready to excel in a global market. This strategic integration drives efficiency, leverages innovation, and ensures that the organization stays ahead of the curve. Together, we can achieve remarkable success and make a lasting impact.
Paula Holmström
Head of People Services
Key themes
Alignment with the broader business strategy continues to be the critical driver behind most global mobility program goals. This emphasis reflects the evolving role of global mobility, accelerated in a post-pandemic world, to act as a strategic enabler to the business.
This growing need for business adaptability is expected to influence how global mobility leaders anticipate their functions to be supporting in the future.
Alignment with talent remains one of the most significant opportunities for global mobility and is widely perceived by leaders as an area where the function can have the greatest strategic impact within their organizations.
Selecting the appropriate service delivery model to facilitate global mobility strategies and drive effective policies and behaviors is essential for the success of the function. When designing a structure, leaders should consider both current and future needs of the business.
As leaders prioritize operational efficiency and seek to speed up processes to meet the changing needs of the business, global mobility functions are exploring various technology solutions to optimize operational efficiency and automate tasks to accelerate processes.
‘At a glance’ findings
KPMG's Global Mobility Solutions
At KPMG, we help transform your global mobility operations to ensure that your service delivery model, team, and technology are set up to meet new demands and consistently demonstrate the value the function brings to your organization. Aligning mobility strategies with broader business objectives is critical in navigating this challenging commercial and geopolitical environment.
Our expertise in developing adaptable mobility policies allows your business to swiftly respond to changing market demands and bridge talent gaps, while our support in creating formal policies for international remote work ensures compliance and structured remote capabilities. Due to our strong market knowledge and benchmarking experience, we can assist in choosing and implementing the best service delivery model, maintaining consistency and control while being responsive to regional dynamics. Additionally, our various technology solutions can help you automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.
With KPMG's strategic consulting and comprehensive support, your organization can optimize its global mobility programs and achieve unparalleled success in today's competitive landscape.
