PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros
PerchPeek Pods is a podcast about the global mobility and relocation industry, hosted by PerchPeek CEO Paul Bennett. Each week he interviews an experienced global mobility leader about their career, the successes and challenges they have faced, and the strategies behind their work. Guests share practical advice and insights aimed at professionals at every level of the relocation world. Episodes also cover where the industry is heading and how listeners can stay ahead of emerging trends.
Episodes
Episode #115 - Why Mobility, Not HR Ops, Should Own Right to Work Checks | Cassie Ramos, Biogen
In this episode, Paul sits down with Cassie Ramos, Lead Global Mobility Partner at Biogen. They talk about why Mobility, not HR Ops, should own right to work checks.Cassie started out as an immigration paralegal and spent about six years as an immigration attorney. At Biogen, she leads global immigration and right to work, a remit she put her hand up for.Her argument is simple. Mobility already ha
Episode #116 - They Want to Move. What Do You Still Have to Own? | Jaya Gangwani, Zalando
When an employee is keen to move, what does the company still have to own?How do you flex a relocation package without setting a precedent you'll regret?What happens in the EU when the first question is "do I really have to move?"In bid-led businesses, why does Mobility need to sit close to the bid managers?In this episode, Paul sits down with Jaya Gangwani, Global Mobility Leader at Zalando.Based
#114 — Nati Silveira, Thoughtworks: 18 Countries. One Global Mobility Model: Thoughtworks’ Centralisation Story
• How do you centralise Global Mobility across 18 countries without forcing every market into the same way of working? • Why should you design the organisation first, before designing roles around the people already there? • How do you get local teams comfortable moving away from long-standing vendors and processes? • What skills matter most when building a centralised Global Mobility function?In
Episode 113 - Johanna Lennartson, Nimmersion AB: When Immigration Rules Change Without Warning
• What happens when immigration rules haven’t changed, but the way they’re being applied suddenly has? • How can Mobility teams capture knowledge that isn’t written down anywhere? • Why does Sweden’s housing market create such a challenge for relocating families? • How has Sweden’s international talent population changed over the past 20 years?In this episode, Paul sits down with Johanna Lennartso
Episode #112 - Dianne Couto Foutz, Pegasystems: Five Exceptions in Six Years - How to Build a Mobility Policy That Actually Works
How do you build a Mobility policy employees don’t constantly need exceptions from? What can historic assignment data tell you about whether your programme is actually working? When does a policy exception stop being an exception and become something the policy? should address? How can AI dramatically reduce the work involved in analysing Mobility programmes?In this episode, Paul sits down with D
Episode #111 - H-1B Planning When the Rules Keep Changing - Steven Williams, Principal Attorney, Silberman Law
How is the new H-1B selection system changing outcomes for different wage levels? Why are location and compensation becoming part of immigration strategy? What could the proposed $103,625 fee mean for graduate and early-career hiring? How should employers assess their H-1B exposure and plan for multiple scenarios before the next cycle? In this episode, Paul sits down with Steven Williams, Principa
Episode #110 - Zinnia Brasa, GM Manager, Arthrex: 70-Person Startup vs 50-Year-Old Global Business: Making Mobility Work at Scale
How do you stop employees choosing the wrong relocation benefits? What does it take to convince the business to invest in services over cash? How much flexibility can you offer without losing control of costs? What gets recruiters on board with a new relocation approach? When relocation practices differ across locations, how can you create consistency? In this episode, Paul sits down with Zinnia B
Episode #109 - With Rose Carey, Immigration Partner, Lewis Silkin:The New Reality of UK Immigration for Employers
Where are employers most at risk with UK immigration compliance? How can businesses prepare for Home Office audits? How will the UK's new right-to-work rules impact employers? How can HR, Legal and business leaders work together to navigate complex immigration changes? In this episode, Paul sits down with Rose Carey, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland. With over 23 years of experience in immigration
Episode #108 : With Mimi Elvidge, Head of Account Management, PerchPeek: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Mobility
In this episode, Paul sits down with Mimi Elvidge, Head of Account Management at PerchPeek.Mimi has worked there for over 4 years. In this role, she consults with and advises companies daily on resource optimisation, policy revisions and change management. She has helped shape or create the programs of some of the largest and fastest growing companies globally, visiting clients across Europe, US a
Episode #107: Chris Gonzales, Senior Talent Mobility & Immigration Professional: How Boeing Makes The Business Case For Global Mobility
How do you build a business case for Global Mobility technology when no single department can cover the cost? What does a successful Global Mobility ecosystem look like, and why does it matter? Why did Boeing introduce immigration workshops, and what impact did they have? How can Mobility teams uncover hidden cost savings across their immigration programme? How can Mobility leaders better align th
Episode #106: Elina Udkovskaa, Senior GM Manager, Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) - What Every Mobility Leader Should Know About M&A
When should Global Mobility get involved in a merger or acquisition?How do you merge two very different mobility programmes into one?How do you decide which suppliers, policies and processes to keep after an M&A?How do you support employees through the uncertainty and change of an acquisition?What are the biggest mistakes organisations make when managing Global Mobility during M&A?In this
Episode #105: Patricia Tavares, Founder, Brazil Talks- “Repatriation Is a Ghost”: Redefining Assignment Success
How can Mobility teams help identify the right candidates before an assignment even begins?Why is repatriation still one of the biggest blind spots in Global Mobility?When does a permanent transfer make more sense than a traditional assignment?What has changed most in Global Mobility over the past 30 years?In this episode, Paul sits down with Patricia Tavares, Founder of Brazil Talks People Soluti
Episode #104: Lisa Goggin, Global Mobility Lead, Canva- Running Global Mobility at Canva: From Vendor Selection to AI Adoption
What should mobility leaders look for when choosing and managing external partners? How can mobility teams better demonstrate their value beyond spreadsheets and ROI metrics? What AI projects are already delivering real results inside Canva’s mobility programme? What would mobility look like if teams had more time to focus on people than processes? In this episode, Paul sits down with Lisa Goggin,
Episode #103: Katerina Fagetti, Senior GM Manager, LGT Private Banking: Building Career Mobility Programs for a Global Workforce
How did LGT design its Career Mobility Programme? How did LGT approach eligibility for Career Mobility opportunities? How do you make Career Mobility work for the business and employees? Why did LGT revise its Career Mobility Programme after launch, and what changed? In this episode, Paul sits down with Katerina Fagetti, Senior Global Mobility Manager at LGT Private Banking. Katerina is a Global
Episode #102: Jhanelle Osbourne-Burke, Global Mobility Leader, Payoneer: How Immigration Changes Are Making Mobility More Complex
What could a 10-year ILR timeline mean for employee mobility in the UK? How does US immigration compare to the UK? Why are companies scaling back “work from anywhere” flexibility? How can companies handle talent shortages as immigration tightens? In this episode, Paul sits down with Jhanelle Osbourne-Burke, Global Mobility Leader at Payoneer. On the professional side, Jhanelle has spent her entir
Episode #101: Fabiana Christians, Global Expansion & Talent Mobility Strategy Leader - Making Mobility Risk Make Sense To Leadership
How can mobility teams present complex risks internally without overwhelming stakeholders? What are some common mobility risks companies can actively mitigate? Why do stakeholders sometimes struggle to engage with mobility risk discussions? When should mobility teams bring in external consultants versus relying on internal expertise? In this episode, Paul sits down with Fabiana Christians, who lea
100 Episodes In - And This Is What Mobility Leaders Need to Act On
100 conversations with mobility leaders.100 different perspectives.50+ hours of insight.A huge thank you to every guest who’s been part of this! For this milestone, Paul steps back and looks at the patterns that have come through across those conversations - and what they say about where mobility is today, and where it’s heading next.At the centre of this one are a few key questions:What patterns
Episode #99: Maria Peiró, People Ops Director, Perk: How Perk Scaled People Ops & Mobility from 200 to 2000 with Self-Serve Systems
How do you handle a 10x increase in employee queries as a company scales? What actually drives the adoption of ticketing systems over Slack and email? How can you build a knowledge base quickly without relying only on experts? How can you stage hiring and relocation before committing fully? In this episode, Paul sits down with Maria, Director of People Operations and Compliance at Perk, where she
Episode #98: Emily Stirling, Apollo - When There’s No Right Answer: Decision-Making in Mobility at Scale
Mobility doesn’t break because teams can’t spot risk - it breaks when decisions need to be made quickly, with imperfect information. In this episode, Emily Stirling (Apollo, ex-Meta, HubSpot) shares how the role of mobility is shifting at scale - from applying policy to guiding decisions. With 18+ years in global HR, Emily has led large-scale transformation across organisational design, systems, a
Episode #97: Mobility AI #2- Michali Henig, Head of Global Mobility & Travel, HelloFresh: Building Simple AI That Actually Works in Practice
How do you decide what AI to build and what not to? How are non-technical mobility teams actually building AI tools today? Where are hallucinations most risky in mobility queries, and how can teams reduce that risk? What challenges come up when rolling out AI in mobility? We’re back with Episode 2 of our Mobility AI mini-series on PerchPeek Pods - exploring how AI is actually being used across Glo
Episode #96: Mobility AI #1- Karen Hale, GM Strategy Director, Indeed: How Indeed is Embedding AI into Day-to-Day Mobility Workflows
Where are Mobility teams already seeing real, tangible wins with AI? What are the most impactful use cases for AI in Mobility today? How do you move from experimenting with AI to embedding it in workflows? Where does AI still fall short in Global Mobility today? How should teams think about data privacy when using AI tools? We’re launching a new mini series on PerchPeek Pods - Mobility AI - focuse
Episode #95: Sangitha Shetty, Former Associate VP Global Travel & Mobility, Tata Communications: When Travel & Mobility Sit Under One Roof
What changes operationally when travel and mobility sit under the same team? Why do most organisations still keep travel and mobility separate? What are the critical elements of the duty of care for mobile employees? How can mobility leaders stay ahead of constant change? In this episode, Paul sits down with Sangitha Shetty, Global Travel, Mobility, and Immigration leader with over three decades
Episode #94: With Gill Gordon, Chair, Permits Foundation: How Partner Work Rights Shape Global Talent Mobility
How do partner work rights affect assignment acceptance? Why do countries that allow partners to work attract more international talent? How have partner work rights expanded globally over the past two decades?How has the Permit Foundation worked with governments to change work-right policies? In this episode, Paul sits down with Gill Gordon, Chair of the Permit Foundation.Gill Gordon is Chair of
Episode #93: Claire Fielding, Director, EMEA Advisory, AIRINC: Crisis Management in Mobility: What Leaders Can Do Right Now
What should HR and Mobility teams prioritise when a crisis escalates quickly? What practical steps can companies take to support employees caught in geopolitical disruption? What are the biggest challenges mobility professionals face when handling crises? Which internal and external partners should teams work with when responding to a crisis? How can HR and Mobility teams better prepare for unexpe
Episode #92: Julie Eisemann, Ex-Mobility Director, Amazon: Be the CEO of Your Role (Part 2): Experimentation, Influence, & Career Evolution
How should organisations think about structuring Mobility across different use cases? How should leaders experiment with new tools responsibly? How transferable are mobility leadership skills outside of Mobility? How can Mobility professionals future-proof their careers? In this episode (Part 2), Paul continues the conversation with Julie Eisemann, former Amazon Director turned founder and mobilit
Episode #91: With Kyle J. Ramkissoon, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, northteq: How to Redeploy Talent at Enterprise Scale
What structural barriers prevent talent from moving inside large organisations? How do you create clear visibility of skills across a complex enterprise workforce? How can companies redeploy talent instead of hiring externally? How do you measure and prove the commercial impact of internal mobility & redeployment? How do executive search, relocation strategy, & return-to-office decisions i
Episode #90: Marquisa S. Nash, Head of Global Talent Management & Mobility, BASF: Building the Case for Integrating Talent and Mobility
How do you integrate Talent Management and Global Mobility in practice? What business impact do you see when Talent and Mobility operate together? How can you get leadership buy-in for Talent Mobility? How can organisations improve visibility and advocacy for internal talent on assignment? How should global assignments be positioned to drive long-term career progression? In Episode 90, Paul speaks
Episode #89: Kirsten Meyerhoff, Former Global Head of Mobility, Siemens Gamesa: Inside a Project Mobility Program with 10,000+ Assignments
How do you run mobility when most moves are project-based, not long-term assignments? Why do project structures make mobility policy consistency & cost control so hard? Why is change management harder than technology in mobility transformations? Which stakeholders play the biggest role in making change management actually stick? In Episode 89, Paul speaks with Kirsten Meyerhoff, Former Global
Episode #88: With Julie Eisemann, Former Director of Mobility at Amazon: Be the CEO of Your Role: Inside Amazon’s Mobility Strategy
What is the CEO Mental Model at Amazon? How did Amazon scale its Mobility function during hypergrowth? Why does fragmented data undermine trust in Mobility teams? What risks do Mobility leaders underestimate when planning large-scale change? How does treating Mobility as a product change outcomes? In this episode 88, Paul speaks with Julie Eisemann, former Amazon director turned founder and mobili
Episode #87: With Julio Herrera, Head of Mobility, Turner And Townsend: Managing Mobility at Turner & Townsend: Senior Moves and Beyond
How can mobility teams balance policy and flexibility for senior leaders? How should expectations be set early on senior and VIP relocations? What challenges commonly arise when managing VIP relocations? How should teams position themselves internally when faced with challenging or urgent business requests? Which topics have been most effective in helping the business understand mobility? In Episo
Episode #86: Mark Derksen, Head of Mobility & Internationally Recruited Staff, CIMMYT: Running Global Mobility in a Nonprofit Organisation
How does the nonprofit context change the role and expectations of mobility? What do you focus on when immigration and tax are no longer the primary constraints? Where are the biggest opportunities in making mobility more strategic? What really influences whether people say yes to relocation in this environment? In episode 86, Paul speaks with Mark Derksen, Head of Global Mobility & Internati
Episode #85: With Harry Lee, Marketing Director, PerchPeek: How AI Is Changing Expectations of Global Mobility
How fragmented data continues to hold some Mobility teams backWhere is the mobility industry in AI adoption today? What is currently blocking effective use of AI in Mobility? How have Mobility teams secured buy-in from the business when introducing AI? In this episode, Paul speaks with PerchPeek's very own Marketing Director Harry Lee, about how AI is starting to change expectations of Global Mobi
Episode #84: Paul's Top 5 Predictions for Global Mobility in 2026
Is AI now essential for Global Mobility, not just a nice-to-have? Which new locations will benefit as traditional immigration routes tighten? How are Mobility teams changing as standalone functions become harder to justify? And why is immigration compliance about to land firmly on the board agenda? It’s time for Paul's annual Global Mobility predictions episode."This is my third year trying to ste
Episode #83: With Inga Ezera, Principal, Pedersen & Partners: Global Mobility Through an Executive Search Lens
How do you identify where the right senior talent actually sits globally? What makes leaders open to relocating, and what ultimately stops them? What does strong onboarding look like for senior talent who relocate? What’s the most underrated career benefit of relocating abroad? In this episode, Paul speaks with Inga Ezera, Principal at Pedersen & Partners with extensive experience hiring seni
Episode #82:Adele Squires, Global Talent Executive- The Talent Acceleration Model: How to Transform Internal Mobility & Talent Growth
What is the Talent Acceleration Model - and why is it the missing function inside HR? What does a sustainable internal talent ecosystem look like? Why do global companies struggle to operationalise internal mobility? How can you encourage internal movement when managers resist losing their top talent? How can companies justify internal mobility costs, from relocations to backfilling roles? In this
Episode #81: With Saloni Lakhani, Associate Director GM, Kimberly-Clark : How to Turn Mobility Into a Centralised Workforce Engine
What does it take to transform a decentralised Mobility setup into a centralised workforce engine? When does a one-way transfer deliver more value than a traditional assignment? How do you navigate internal barriers to Mobility transformation? Which parts of the business benefit most from a Mobility function? Which skills position Mobility leaders to step into CHRO roles? In this episode, Paul spe
Episode #80: With Khadeeja Islam & Nicole Milman, Global Mobility Leaders: How to Build a High-Performing Mobility Team
How do you align your team with the company’s bigger goals? What skills should you hire for in a Mobility team, both technical and soft? When is the right time to hire in Mobility - and how do you justify it to the business? How do you decide where to hire your Mobility team globally? Why should mobility leaders invest in networking and community? In this episode, Paul speaks with Khadeeja Islam a
Episode #79: Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Execuive Coach, The-C-Coach: How to Build Your Internal Brand as a Mobility Leader
How can a strong internal brand be built intentionally? What leadership skills matter most for modern Mobility roles? How can Mobility leaders communicate their value and take ownership of the narrative? How can Mobility leaders move from being mentored to being sponsored? In this episode, Paul speaks with Mehibe Hill, Leadership & Executive Coach at The C-Coach, about what it truly takes for
Episode #78: Ashley Hunter, GM Leader, Yum! Brands – Post-WERC Reflections: Where Global Mobility Is Headed Next
What did WERC reveal about where Mobility conversations are really happening? How do you turn conference inspiration into meaningful action? Why is ‘equitable, not equal’ becoming the mindset every mobility leader needs to master? How can lean Mobility teams scale their impact across global brands without losing consistency or care? Every conference season gives us new ideas - but the real questio
Episode #77: Sam Estall, GM Leader – Saving Smart: Why the ‘Small’ Mobility Benefits Deliver the Biggest Returns
Why do settling-in and cross-cultural benefits deliver more impact than their price tag suggests? How can leaders push back when pressured to make short-sighted cost cuts? What role does empathy play in relocation ROI? How can data and stories help reframe “small” benefits as strategic investments? When budgets tighten, the first things to go are often the most human. In this episode, Paul speaks
Episode #76: Amanda Santamour – From Chaos to Credibility: Building High-Trust Mobility Programs from Day One
What’s the first thing you should do when you inherit a messy or non-existent mobility program?How do you uncover critical compliance and immigration risks-without setting off alarm bells?What’s the smartest way to build trust with Finance, Legal, and HR when fixing past mistakes?How do you future-proof your mobility program while handling urgent, high-pressure projects?In Episode 76, Paul sits do
Episode #75: Chris Raines, Mobility Sr. Manager, The Trade Desk - How to Build Credibility, Automate Wisely, & Lead Mobility With Purpose
How do you get the right people in the room during your first 90 to 120 days? What’s the best way to talk to generalist teams like Finance or RevOps when the conversation feels daunting? How can Mobility stop being seen as the ‘gatekeeper’ and become a true partner to the business? How do you balance purpose, people, & technology in Mobility today? In Episode 75, Paul sits down with Chris Rain
Episode #74: Katy Goldwater, CHRO, Remedica - Beyond Policy: Mobility That Works in Real Life
How does living through relocation change the way leaders design it for others? What does effective Mobility look like in smaller, fast-moving companies? Why do the simplest Mobility programs often deliver the biggest impact? What does good judgment look like in Mobility? In Episode 74, Paul sits down with Katy Goldwater, CHRO at Remedica.Katy is a senior HR leader with 25 years of experience span
Episode #73: Diogo Matos, Head of Global Mobility, Solvay - What It Takes to Lead Mobility Through a Demerger
How should Mobility leaders communicate in a demerger? How do you keep assignees steady through a demerger? How do you shield employees from payroll and visa risks? Which relationships matter most during a demerger, and why? How do you help the business understand costs & the value of reinvesting them? In Episode 73, Paul sits down with Diogo Matos, Head of Global Mobility at Solvay. Diogo bri
Episode #72: Supinder Sian, Partner- Immigration & Mobility, Lewis Silkin- UK Immigration in Transition: What Mobility Leaders Need to Know
What immigration changes in the past year mean for Mobility strategy? How can moving ILR from 5 to 10 years reshape sponsorship costs and budgets? What’s changed in compliance and audit rules & how can companies keep up? Despite the costs & complexity, why is the UK still attractive for global talent? In Episode 72, Paul sits down with Supinder Sian, Immigration & Global Mobility Partn
Episode #71: Sandeep Anand, GM Leader, Former Arbinb & Ex-Shopify - How Shopify’s Mobility Team Drove Strategy & Scale Through Hypergrowth
How do you staff and forecast effectively when you’re operating lean in hypergrowth? How can Mobility offer 90-day work-abroad flexibility while staying compliant? How can Mobility leaders build trust and credibility across the business while being a small team? What can you learn from Shopify’s approach to embedding Mobility into talent, workforce planning, & global operations? In Episode 71,
Episode #70: Jess Larsen, Founder, Thriving Humans - Mobility in the AI Era: Redesigning Talent, Trust, and Skills
How should Mobility rethink talent strategy in the AI era?What role should Mobility play in preparing talent for the skills AI can’t replace?What can Mobility leaders learn about workforce change from startup speed versus corporate pace?How can Mobility leaders use data on trust and sentiment - not just cost - to influence strategyIn Episode 70, Paul sits down with Jess Larsen is the founder of Th
Epsiode #69: The Mobility Summer Mailbag: Paul Answers This Summer's Big Questions
In Episode 69, we change format with our first-ever Mobility Summer Mailbag Special. Paul answers the questions we’ve been hearing most from the community this summer - from technology to scope to long-term careers. This special covers: 1. The reality of AI in mobility - where it’s already being used, and where the hype still outpaces the practice2. The organizational debate - which functions mo
Episode #68: Rene Webster, Global Mobility Leader - How Global Mobility in Africa Is Evolving
What drives assignment success in Africa -and what still gets overlooked? What are some mistakes companies make when sending talent to Africa? How is assignment length and structure changing across Africa? Why are more companies hiring returning diaspora talent- and how is it changing policy? In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Rene Webster, Global Mobility Leader. Rene is a global mobility leade
Episode #67: Tosin Adenrele - Mobility, The Mediator: Managing GM during business and geopolitical transitions
How do you maintain mobility awareness in corporations during geopolitical changes?How can Mobility effectively mediate between different company stakeholders during strategic and reactive transitions?What methods are there for staying informed of latest developments in the Mobility word when on a tight company budget? How do you bridge the gap between Mobility and compensation? In the latest epis
Episode #66: Darcy Mayfield, Culture Architecture & Experience Design Strategist: How Community-Led Relocation Is Reshaping Global Mobility
How can cities attract remote workers without relying solely on cash incentives? What does a successful community onboarding strategy actually look like? What role does social proof play in attracting and retaining remote workers? How can relocation strategies shift to reflect freedom, flexibility, and purpose? In Episode 66, Paul sits down with Darcy Marie Mayfield, Culture Architecture & Exp
Episode #65 - WIth Lisa Rodriguez, People Leader: Building Talent Development Pathways That Work Across Cultures
How can global companies align their people strategy without erasing culture? What does localised HR actually look like in action? How do you measure global talent programs that truly work? How will AI reshape global talent matching and employee engagement? In Episode 65, Paul sits down with Lisa Rodriguez, People Leader. Lisa is a seasoned Chief People Officer with 15 years of experience shapin
Episode #64 - Pawan Zenda, Global Mobility & Immigration Manager, ServiceTitan: Automation-First Mobility- Building GM that Scales
How can systems like Workday help take the stress out of visa tracking and reminders?How is AI helping simplify green card filings and service fees in immigration processes?How can a simple dashboard show the retention rate and long-term value of sponsoring employees?What does “keep it simple” mean when sharing mobility updates with leadership?In Episode 64, Paul sits down with Pawan Zenda, a Glob
Episode #63 - Gemma Bailey, Global Mobility Leader, PwC UK: Inside PwC’s Internal Mobility Overhaul: Building a Marketplace for Talent
How do you build a high-performing internal mobility system? How do you get buy-in from teams who fear losing talent through internal Mobility? How do you show the ROI of short-term assignments? What do crisis moments reveal about mobility’s role? In Episode 63, Paul sits down with Gemma Bailey, Global Mobility Leader at PwC UK.With over 20 years of experience in the GM industry, Gemma loves its d
Episode#62 - Michelle Durkin, Strategic & Operations GM Advisor : Fractionalizing Mobility: How Consultants Can Shape GM Strategy
Where can a mobility consultant add the most value day to day? Where can a consultant influence succession planning? How can organisations transition from a reactive to a proactive mobility program? How can a consultant prevent costly repatriation failures? In Episode 62, Paul sits down with Michelle Durkin, a Strategic and Operations Global Mobility Advisor & Consultant.Michelle is a seasone
Episode#61-Carolyn Volovsek, GM Director,Cox Automotive: How Global Employment Organisations Can Reshape Mobility & Uncover Untracked Talent
What is a Global Employment Organization and what is the long-term value of building it? What teams are involved in launching the GEO, and what role does GM play? How do you identify and support non-sponsored employees? What does tangible support look like in the current immigration crisis? In Episode 61, Paul sits down with Carolyn Volovsek, Director, Global Mobility & Immigration at Cox Auto
Episode #60- Donald Jurries, Global Benefits & Mobility Lead, SumUp- The End of Ad Hoc: Engineering Scalable Mobility at SumUp
How do you scale mobility without adding more headcount? What's the ideal partner ecosystem for mobility? What’s the ROI of replacing relocation stipends with platform-led support? What can an executive move tell you about your mobility program’s limits? In Episode 60, Paul sits down with Don Jurries, Global Benefits & Mobility Lead at SumUp.Don brings over 35 years of international experienc
Episode #59- Simon Mason, Global Mobility Executive: Wholistic Mobility- Psychology, AI & Smarter Negotiation in GM
How can systems-based thinking help GM leaders make better decisions?How can behavioral psychology and negotiation theory be applied to GM programs?How can mobility leaders turn the ship around on policy escalation and constant exceptions?What role will Agentic AI play in the future of mobility and in-house roles? In Episode 59, Paul sits down with Simon Mason, Global Mobility Executive.Simon is a
Episode #58- Kyle D'Souza, Global Mobility & Immigration Director, Cisco - Inside Cisco’s Inbound-First Mobility Model- And Why It Works
How do you lead an inbound-first global mobility strategy in a company of 90,000? How do you build influence and buy-in for mobility inside a company as large as Cisco? Which internal teams quietly power mobility success? How do you forecast mobility headcount across continents- before the business even moves there? In Episode 58, Paul sits down with Kyle D'Souza , Global Mobility & Immigratio
Episode #57- Jovina Rasiah, Global Head of Mobility, ResMed- ResMed’s Remote Work Playbook: Building Structure Around Employee Flexibility
How can you get internal buy-in for a remote work strategy and budget approvals? How can companies manage the compliance challenges of international remote work? How did ResMed structure its remote work policy into clear 30-60-90 day buckets? Why should remote work fall under the Global Mobility function? In Episode 57, Paul sits down with Jovina Rasiah, Global Head of Mobility at ResMed.Jovina
Episode #56- Kelly Blackaby, HR Director, Mavenir- Saudi, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan: Moving The Needle In Emerging Market Expansions
What are the biggest mobility challenges in emerging markets like Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan? What actually moves the needle when convincing people to go to challenging locations? How can mobility play a bigger role in advancing women’s careers? In Episode 56, Paul sits down with Kelly Blackaby, HR Director - Europe & Middle East at Mavenir.Kelly Blackaby is a seasoned Senior Glo
Episode #55- Blythe Sparacino, Global Mobility Manager, Ingredion : Flat Fees, Real Talk: What Corporate Mobility Really Needs from RMCs
RMC side vs. in-house in mobility- what can each side learn from the other? How can pricing transparency improve vendor relationships and reduce audit stress? How do you influence and build policy as a one-person team? What does it look like to lead in the “grey areas” in mobility? In Episode 55, Paul sits down with Blythe Sparacino, Global Mobility Manager at Ingredion.Blythe Sparacino, CRP, G
Episode #54- Amy Smith, Global Director, Recruitment & Outreach, Framestore: Finding Talent in 60+ Countries - And Successfully Hiring Them
How does Framestore source highly specialized & creative talent across 60+ countries? How does relocation and diversity improve creative work? How does cultural understanding shape success for global teams? How can you plan & budget for relocation upfront, instead of an afterthought? In Episode 54, Paul sits down with Amy Smith, Global Director, Recruitment & Outreach at Framestore.In
Episode #53- Kirsten Modrich,GM Compliance Manager, Autodesk- The Relocation Tax Matrix:What Most GM Teams Get Wrong About Compliance
What are the most overlooked tax and compliance risks in global mobility?How can mobility and finance teams work better together to avoid audits and penalties?What long-term documentation and audit trails should mobility teams put in place?What’s the real financial risk of using lump sum relocation packages?In Episode 53, Paul sits down with Kirsten Modrich, Sr. Global Mobility, Compliance Process
Episode #52- Barb Bidan, HR Executive, Ex-Crunchyroll, Yahoo: Cash Isn’t a Strategy: Smart Relocation, Solid Teams & HR That Actually Scales
How can HR leaders maximize vendor value and align solutions with their strategy? What core business problems can relocation solve? What are some key considerations when reviewing proposals for HR investments? How can HR professionals become versatile ‘solid athletes’ and thrive in a changing landscape? In Episode 52, Paul sits down with Barb Bidan, former Chief People Experience Officer at Crunch
Episode #51- Frazer Williamson, GM Lead, AlphaSense : Policy as a Guardrail, Not a Rulebook: Determining Flexible Global Mobility Strategies
What would shared services look like for global mobility today — and what functions would benefit most? Why should mobility policies act as guardrails, not rules — and how does that work in practice? How can mobility leaders contribute to long-term workforce strategy and global planning? What does ‘spending in the wrong place’ actually look like in global mobility? In our milestone Episode 51, Pau
Episode #50-Rebecca Stephens, Founder, Talent Mobility Experts:‘We Can Solve That Too’: How Mobility Leaders Can Win Cross-Functional Buy-In
How can mobility leaders build strong internal partnerships across tax, payroll, and talent teams? What ancillary responsibilities often fall under mobility’s umbrella & how can leaders navigate them? Why do new hires often get better relocation support than internal movers and how can companies fix that? In our milestone Episode 50, Paul sits down with Rebecca Stephens, Founder & CEO at T
Episode #49 -John Baldino, President, Humareso: "No One Wants to Move THERE"- Changing False Perceptions in Talent Mobility
Where are companies missing opportunities to utilise Mobility in their attraction and retention strategies? What can organizations do to make relocation attractive to potential candidates? How can you quantify the effects of Mobility to advocate for it? In Episode 49, Paul sits down with John Baldino, President at Humareso. With over 30 years of human resources experience, John’s passion for sett
Episode #48 - Paul Bennett, CEO & Co-Founder, PerchPeek: Q1 Wrap Up - Mobility Trends Across Immigration, Budgets & Program Innovation
How is US immigration uncertainty affecting global mobility strategies? Are budgets still tight, or is investment returning to mobility programs? How are mobility teams expanding their influence beyond traditional relocation? Why are regional mobility strategies becoming more important than ever? In Episode 48, we’ve got a roadshow special - Paul deep-diving into his key takeaways from 7 weeks on
Episode #47 - Amanda Brown, Global Mobility Senior Manager, Snowflake: Demonstrating the ROI of Employee Experience in Mobility
What makes a world-class employee experience in global mobility, and why does it matter? How can mobility teams show business leaders the ROI of a great employee experience? What’s the key to moving from immigration to broader global mobility? How can GM leaders empower their teams to enhance employee experience? In Episode 47, Paul sits down with Amanda Brown, Global Mobility Senior Manager at Sn
Episode #46 - Claire Fielding, Director, Advisory Services EMEA, AIRINC: How Mobility Teams Can Lead in Crisis Management
How should HR & Mobility teams plan for unexpected crises—natural disasters, political instability, or personal emergencies? What are the biggest challenges mobility professionals face when handling crises? What should HR & Mobility teams do now to prepare for the next unexpected event? Which internal and external stakeholders should be involved in crisis management? In Episode 46, Paul si
Episode #45 - EJ Pureza, Relocation Coach, PerchPeek : Behind the Scenes- What HR & Talent Teams Miss When Relocating New Hires
What are the main emotional and psychological struggles of relocation? How do relocation challenges vary for interns, mid-level employees, and executives? How can companies help relocators thrive, not just survive? Why do good hires leave after relocating, and how can companies prevent it? In Episode 45, Paul sits down with PerchPeek's very own Relocation Coach, EJ Pureza. EJ brings extensive expe
Episode #44 - Danielle Snyders, Global Mobility Leader: Compliance, Policy & Finance: Blind Spots when Kicking Off a Mobility Program
What are the biggest challenges of running a smaller, decentralized mobility program? What’s the best way to introduce new Mobility frameworks without resistance? How do you work with legal and compliance teams to set realistic risk tolerances? What is the importance of cross-cultural training and softer relocation services? In Episode 44, Paul sits down with Danielle Snyders, former Global Mobili
Episode #43 - Paul Gucciardi (ex-IBM): Real Mobility AI - Tangible Steps To Enhance Global Mobility With AI And Analytics
How can AI enhance efficiency and compliance in Global Mobility Programs? How can Data analytics be used to drive decision making? How can you start to implement AI and Data analytics in your GM function? What are some specific AI use cases to transform mobility for both employees and consultants? In Episode 43, Paul sits down with Paul Gucciardi, the ex-IBM Mobility process powerhouse.Paul Guccia
Episode #42 - Keryn Mendes, Global Mobility Manager, Aurecon: Becoming an Advocate for Global Mobility
What are the biggest blockers to getting a ‘seat at the table’ for GM leaders? How do you effectively present cost savings and financial impact when there is no set budget? Which key stakeholders should small mobility teams prioritize for relationship building? How do we sustain Global Mobility's momentum post-COVID? In Episode 42 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Keryn Mendes, Global Mobilit
Episode #41 - Jenn Fenwick, Executive Coach: Relocating Leaders- Mobility's Playbook for Successful Leader Moves
How can you make relocating leaders engage more with their relocation? What mistakes do leaders often make during international transitions and how can you avoid them? What are the traits, preparation and actions of a leader well set to be relocated? How do you structure conversations with leaders regarding relocations and career? In Episode 41 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Jenn Fenwick,
Episode #40 - Nicole Yunez, Global Mobility Director at Kroll: The First 90 Days- Hitting the Ground Running as a Global Mobility Leader
How can global mobility leaders transition from immigration-focused roles to broader mobility positions? How can you create momentum and results in your first 30-60-90 days? How do you lead a distributed GM team across different time zones & cultures? How do you compile & present a GM policy for senior leadership approval while balancing detail and clarity?On Episode 40 of PerchPeek Pods,
Episode #39- Kerwin Guillermo, HR Compliance Head, HPE: Incentives, Data, & Untapped Channels- Having Immediate Impact with Talent Mobility
How can you maximise assignment success using incentive-driven Mobility packages? How do you gain buy-in for Mobility in month 1? How do you build a brand-new Mobility data ecosystem? What untapped channels can you expand the footprint of Mobility into? On Episode 39 of PerchPeek Pods, Paul sits down with Kerwin Guillermo, Global Head of HR Compliance Enablement, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Kerwin
Episode #38 - Jochen Lenz, Head of Global Mobility at Daimler Truck: Relaunching Global Mobility In A Company Spin-off
How do you go about restarting Mobility from scratch when a company has been spun out of a parent business? Do you try to adapt the legacy GM program or launch a totally new one? How do you maintain the best elements of the old program whilst starting totally anew?How do you make the change work in terms of provider network?How do you get the wider company on board with our new program?The latest
Episode #37: What Comes Next? Paul's Top 5 Predictions For Global Mobility In 2025
Which group of relocators is going to see the most change in 2025? What type of moves are going to see a surge? What role is tech going to play next year? How will external factors influence GM activity? Where will data be changing the GM game? Time for my favorite post for the year - Global Mobility Predictions 🔮🤓 Last year, I made my first attempt at predicting the future of Global Mobility—an
