PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

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 - focused on how AI is actually being used within Global Mobility today. Not theory. Not hype. Just real workflows, real use cases, and real lessons from teams on the ground. In this first episode, Paul sits down with Karen Hale, Global Mobility Strategy Director at Indeed. This series is all about how AI is actually showing up in Global Mobility today - not theory, not hype, but real workflows, real use cases, and real lessons from teams on the ground.   Karen brings over 20 years of experience across both corporate and supplier-side roles, and shares how her team is actively experimenting with AI - from small, practical use cases to embedding it into day-to-day mobility workflows.   Together, Paul and Karen explore what’s working, what isn’t, and what this shift really means for mobility teams.   We hope you enjoy :)

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 of experience across Tata Communications, IBM, Oracle Financial Services, and TCS.     Sangitha brings deep expertise across Mobility strategy, compliance, travel transformation, and ESG, alongside a strong track record in cost optimisation and digital enablement. She has operated at scale in complex, fast-changing environments shaped by geopolitical shifts, economic pressures, and evolving talent needs.    We hope you enjoy :)

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 Permits Foundation and has been a Board Member since its establishment in 2001. Most of Gill’s career was with Schlumberger (SLB) in a wide range of international HR roles including HR Director of several global product lines. She spent over 12 years in assignments in France, Germany and the US, which she loved.  Together, Paul and Gill discuss how work rights shape global talent mobility and why they are becoming an increasingly important factor in international assignments. We hope you enjoy :)

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 unexpected crises?  With the current situation unfolding across the Middle East, impacting many organisations and employees, we’re resurfacing this conversation with Claire Fielding, Director, EMEA Advisory at AIRINC on crisis management in Global Mobility.   Based in London, Claire has extensive experience leading mobility teams in the tech sector and now advises organisations on optimising mobility programmes and supporting global expansion. A qualified accountant (ACA), she also brings first-hand international experience to her work.   Together, Paul and Claire explore how mobility leaders can prepare for crises, coordinate key stakeholders, and respond effectively when situations escalate quickly.   We hope you find this useful!

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 mobility strategist, exploring what comes after scale - and how mobility leadership evolves beyond execution.    Julie draws on her 26-year career in global mobility, including 12 years at Amazon where she led a 500-person team supporting 500,000 employees annually. Now building Second Act Studio and advising organisations across HR and mobility, she shares how the same ownership mindset applies far beyond a single function. Together, Paul and Julie discuss why mobility is inherently a matrix, how to structure around different move types and lifecycle stages, and what it takes to stay relevant as the function evolves. We hope you enjoy :)