PerchPeek Pods - Global Mobility Pros

* 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 seasoned Mobility professional, with a career that encompasses extensive experience in In-House Corporate Roles, the Big 4 (KPMG), and in the last few years, she has pivoted and thrived as an independent consultant. Her passions include the strategic positioning of Global Mobility within organizations, as well as excellence in relationship management and enhancing the employee experience. We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 Automotive. Carolyn has been in the mobility industry for over 20 years and has held a variety of roles as both a service provider and corporate professional. She is currently the Director of Global Mobility and Immigration for Cox Automotive, where she has cross-divisional responsibility for all domestic and global mobility matters, US and Global immigration, short-term remote work, and global PEO/EOR needs. We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 experience to the Global Mobility space, having gone through 15 international moves himself.  He's lived and worked in multiple countries for large American corporates, such as General Electric and AT&T, in a broad range of functions, including Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operations, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, and Head of Acquisition Integration for a number of divisions of those companies. This international exposure has made Global Mobility a key component of his career.  We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 global mobility executive passionate about systems thinking, negotiation, and the future of work. He has led international teams, driven business transformation across continents, and completed executive education at MIT on AI strategy. He’s currently traveling the world on an extended career break, worldschooling his two children. We hope you enjoy :)

* 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 & Immigration Director, at Cisco. As Cisco’s Director of Mobility and Immigration, Kyle leads a global team of 25 individuals and is ultimately responsible for the overall global delivery of Cisco’s immigration and mobility programs. Situated within Cisco’s Join & Connect (Talent Acquisition) team, Kyle is at the forefront of “Mobility 2.0” –transforming and elevating Global Mobility to meet business and talent needs. Kyle is based in Southern California and brings more than 15 years of immigration and mobility experience at Fortune 50 companies in defense/aerospace, technology and consulting.   Kyle started her career in immigration at the US Department of State. She has spent time in policy roles in Washington, D.C., and is also an EY Alumna. Kyle’s comprehensive experience informs her approach to immigration and mobility.     Kyle holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College at the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts from New York University. Kyle is a proud working mom to two kids, ½ of a dual career couple, and military spouse who serves in a leadership capacity on Cisco’s Global Veterans Employee Resource Group.    We hope you enjoy!