The Evolution of Global Mobility

As borders progressively open throughout the remainder of 2021, what will global mobility 2.0 look like? One consequence of the disruption to cross-border movement is that the world is likely to transition from global mobility as we knew it pre-COVID to what I refer to as a hybrid “multi-local mobility” environment.

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Australia – Changes to Investor Immigration

The Australian Government released its eagerly anticipated changes to the Business Innovation & Investment Program on 17 December 2020.

The changes streamline the existing program by removing some of the visa streams which were less popular with foreign investors and entrepreneurs. The changes also introduced some adjustments to application requirements to help target high calibre investors and business owners.

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Mark Wright
The Economics of Immigration

Declining immigration throughout 2020 has dealt a significant blow to the global economy that has relied heavily on foreigners to drive labor force growth and demand, particularly in major cities. As the global economy edges closer to reopening cross-border movement, so too will the role played by talent immigration in helping to drive and restore business profitability.

Globility Group have analysed the current and near term environment to determine which global locations are best placed to leverage their economy to attract and retain talent.

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Webinar: The Future of Business Travel

Like many areas of global mobility, the future of business travel will evolve to the changing operating environment as economies emerge from COVID-19. This Globility Group webinar featuring Mark Wright and Kathryn Osborn provides some valuable insights for business leaders and mobility professionals to plan for the future role which business travel will play in their organisation and to work collaboratively with government to mitigate risk for both the business and its workforce.

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Webinar: Destination Australia

A Globility Group Webinar for investors and entrepreneurs considering relocating from Hong Kong to Australia, featuring Mark Wright (Globility Group), Grace Bacon (ANZ Bank) and Alison Wood (Pitcher Partners).

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The flight of wealth and talent from Hong Kong

Hong Kong has historically been one of the key global talent hubs of the world economy. The geo-politics of the region have resulted in a disruption to the Asia Pacific regional talent mix. Increasing numbers of wealthy investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong are looking at alternate locations to build their future and support their family. Australia is competing fiercly to attract its unfair share of talent from Hong Kong.

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Australia Federal Budget 2020 - global workforce & talent commentary

The release of the 2020 Federal Budget by the Australian Government was eagerly anticipated. This is one of the first budgets to be released by a developed economy at a time when we are seeing a gradual opening of borders as governments adjust to driving economic recovery in an evolving COVID environment. What can we learn from this important barometer for the future?

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Mark Wright
Webinar: Global Mobility 2.0

COVID-19 has fast tracked the pace of change, and in many cases disrupted industries and service delivery models. This webcast includes insights on how the Asia Pacific region will lead transformational change in global workforce management.

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In times of disruption, disruptive thinking is required

Globility Group is delighted to announce that Kathryn Osborn will be collaborating with our business to assist clients with their global workforce requirements.

The delivery of mobility and immigration advice has been disrupted enormously by COVID-19. When cross-border talent mobility recommences, the dynamics driving immigration and global workforce talent management will look very different to the pre-pandemic world.

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Talent is the new Geo-political Battleground

Make no mistake. Geo-politics is having a significant impact on the shape of the global world order as the world slowly recovers from COVID-19. Whilst geo-politics have always played a role in influencing cross-border decisions, COVID-19 has raised the stakes significantly in a remarkably short time.

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Mark Wright
Just don't tell me it's the new normal

If I hear the term "the new normal" again I think I will scream.
There's a lot I don't like about COVID. The unnecessary cutting short of lives is the saddest toll of all. The impact of COVID on our personal and work lives have been devastating.

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