Economic uncertainty, geopolitical changes, and new regulations are having a big impact on how companies manage employee mobility around the world. This is particularly evident in Central Asia and the Caucasus, where companies are growing fast, expanding internationally, and facing growing competition for skilled talent. To remain competitive, organizations require more flexible ways to manage their workforce and modern digital solutions.
In the past, companies mainly focused on compliance and controlling costs. Now, the focus is shifting to efficiency, data analysis, and creating real business value. In Kazakhstan and across Central Asia, more organizations are adopting flexible work options like remote work, short-term assignments, hybrid schedules, and international rotations. HR and mobility teams are becoming more involved in strategic planning. Organizations are implementing automation, digital platforms, and AI-driven tools to enhance process quality, reduce risks, and respond more quickly to change. The region is also seeing increased interest in updating internal policies to reflect new work models and evolving employee expectations.
The 2025 KPMG Global Mobility Benchmarking Report highlights these trends. It shows how companies are transforming their mobility programs, which technologies and practices are becoming most popular, and how they are adapting to new work formats. These findings are particularly important for organizations in our region as they work to build more modern, resilient, and forward-looking mobility programs.
456 multinational enterprises were surveyed across 12 industries representing 29 countries/jurisdictions.
