WECAN: Mobility Across the Pond

WECAN - (W)ERC E(uRA) C(ERC) Associations Network Global Summit - April 21st & 22nd

WERC, EuRA and CERC have joined together to run a two day symposium in April to highlight the vital role of Global Mobility in post pandemic growth.

All sessions start at 17:00. CET

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Introduction

Global mobility and the migration of highly skilled talent are vitally important to economic growth and sustainability.

The post-pandemic workplace and the role of work are radically different than just a year ago. The systems and regulatory frameworks that govern the movement of employees across borders are outdated and will be a drag on recovery. This must be addressed with some urgency.

Cost: EuRA Members €100

 Objective

• To communicate the vital role economic immigration and labour mobility play in the post- pandemic economic recovery.
• Identify frameworks and innovative programs to facilitate the efficient movement of highly skilled employees between countries and regions.
• A declaration to support the development of a global mobility framework that would provide for the movement of skilled workers between countries and regions. 

Concept

A forum that will see for bring together business leaders, government representatives and other stakeholders from countries across the globe, to work to strengthen international cooperation on reducing the barriers to international mobility.

Background

The world of work, how we work and where we work, has been permanently transformed by the COVID pandemic. These realities create significant challenges for organizations in managing the workforce in this new world of work.

Remote working and work from anywhere arrangements require far different management systems than those of the past. In a post-pandemic world, organizations must have comprehensive strategies in place to manage and deploy talent, with controls to safeguard employee safety and ensure corporate compliance with a plethora of government regulations. 

Existing regulations and processes do not support the needs and realities of modern business. Immigration regulations, tax, social security schemes and global compensation systems are designed for a bygone era. Work from anywhere are the new realities.

Modernization and harmonization of laws and regulations that provide business with predictable outcomes and provide fairness and security to employees are needed.

Outcome

A declaration to support the development of global mobility framework that would expedite the movement of skilled workers between countries or regions. 

About WECAN

The WorldwideERC, EuRA and Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) are membership organizations that provide leadership and a voice for the global mobility industry. Through their education and professional development programs they advance the value of the many professionals working in the field of employee relocation. To ensure business has access to global talent, the three organizations collaborate in areas of research, education, and advocacy in their respective countries and through participation in international bodies. 

To learn more about WorldwideERC visit https://www.worldwideerc.org/

To learn more about EuRA visit https://www.eura-relocation.com/

To learn more about CERC visit https://www.cerc.ca/