Key Discussion Points:

• Impact of digital communication: Understanding why digital communication platforms are now indispensable for effective knowledge transfer within global mobility contexts.
• Acceleration of remote work: How the COVID-19 pandemic increased the uptake of digital tools and remote work practices, forever altering the landscape of work.
• Time zone synchronization: Why HR practitioners managing global virtual teams should prioritize synchronizing time zones and embracing asynchronous workflows for better productivity and collaboration.
• Global mobility in corporate culture: The pressing need for better integration of global mobility strategies with corporate culture.
• Importance of global mindset in leadership: Why successful international assignments hinge on strong leadership with a global mindset.

Authors:

Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.

Benjamin Bader is a professor in International Human Resource Management and used to serve as deputy head of the Leadership, Work and Organisation Subject Group at the Newcastle University Business School. He’s a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant with research featured in top-tier journals and major media outlets.