Global Employee Mobility Survey 2025

We are delighted to release the results of the 2025 Global Employee Mobility Survey which undertook in partnership with the team at the Canadian Employee Relocation Council.  Steve Cryne, the President and CEO of CERC commissioned the 4th edition of the report with their research partner Ipsos Global Public Affairs.  They interviewed 10,500 working women and men in 19 countries to assess their attitudes towards international relocation for employment.

With businesses globally facing shortages of skilled workers that stifle economic growth, the mobility of talent emerges as a key solution. However, the global economy is facing enormous pressure from protectionism and a realignment of economic integration. This project seeks to answer crucial questions, especially in the post-pandemic era and a new, economically aligned world: How do we get people to where the jobs are? Will people move for employment reasons in the changed landscape?

Key Findings;

• Employee willingness to relocate abroad has grown since 2017.
• Willingness to relocate for employment is about more assurances than it is about risk.
• When considering a new job opportunity abroad, helping to facilitate a connection to home is essential.
• Relocation incentives and benefits matter, most notably providing housing assistance and covering travel costs to visit family.
• Flexible work options are essential for employees looking to relocate.
• Emphasising quality of life benefits of relocating to a new country can effectively help inspire employees to consider overseas assignments.
• Highlighting career growth is also appealing to those willing to relocate for employment.
• Country-specific economic and political climates play an important role in shaping employees’ relocation preferences.

The report is available at discounted costs for EuRA Members.

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