Sirva Soundbites: Global Talent Mobility 2024 – A Year in Review

Team Relocations Is Now SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving!

SIRVA as a global leader in moving and relocation services offers unmatched global breadth and innovative technology, complementing Team Relocations' longstanding reputation for high quality moving and relocation solutions to some of the world's leading multinational organizations.

Our resources combine the unique talents and expertise of leaders across a broad scope of mobility-related services. This synthesis is a key part of our commitment to provide our clients and their employees with the best moving and relocation experience possible.

By combining Team Relocations with SIRVA, we offer 75 office locations worldwide with over 2,900 employees operating in 180+ countries. Customers benefit from our:

End to End Service Delivery Model from departure to destination. We will help you with everything including visa and immigration, employee counseling and VIP services. Our relocation specialists are here to help.

Client Advisory Services. We will work with you, according to your specific needs, to achieve more efficient and high-quality relocations. SIRVA offers a multitude of client financial services, from lump sum to expense management, which are designed to help ease the financial burden of relocating your employees. We can assist in compensation and payroll administrations, vendor management, intern management programs, group move management, and management reporting.

Home and Mortgage Services. From home finding to tenancy management, we can help ease the process of moving and help relocating employees have one less thing to worry about.

Moving Services. We can help you and your employees get to where they need to be. Whether moving to a new house, a new office or trying to relocate a pet, we have the resources to help make the process go as smoothly as possible for your employees.

Technology Solutions. Our innovative and flexible technology solutions have been developed you and your employees in mind: easy-to-use, intuitive and helps to save time and resources, whilst enhancing reporting capabilities. We continue to invest in order to improve the relocation process for both mobility teams and relocating employees.

As we begin 2025, we’d like to take a quick look back on 2024 in our year-end episode of Sirva Soundbites, Global Talent Relocation 2024: A Year in Review, which reflected on the key events, transformative trends, opportunities, and challenges global talent relocation leaders had to navigate. Following are some of the key insights from 2024.

Also, stay tuned for our upcoming episode of Sirva Soundbites, where we will explore 2025 Global Talent Relocation trends and predictions.

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2024 Key Insights

Economic Disruptions and Geopolitical Shifts

The past year was marked by significant economic upheaval, including high interest and inflation rates, corporate debt distress, and supply chain disruptions. Geopolitical tensions further challenged organizations, forcing many to reassess where they locate talent and investments.

Workforce Evolution and Employer Responsibilities

Workforce priorities rose to the forefront in 2024, with mental health, hybrid work, and AI adoption now central to employee value propositions. Global organizations are increasingly shifting from traditional HR functions to holistic workforce management models. These transformations underscore the need for more flexible and cost-effective employee relocation policies.

Rising Trend in Non-Traditional Employee Relocation Solutions

Non-traditional employee relocation solutions, including self-initiated moves, extended business travel, and international local hires increased in 2024. Global employee relocation teams were tasked with tracking diverse move types and providing innovative support.

Shifting Workforce Dynamics

With Gen Z poised to become the largest workforce demographic, companies are revisiting their employee value propositions. This generation values inclusion, purpose, and cultural diversity, necessitating thoughtful approaches to mobility pipelines. Companies must ensure their policies align with evolving expectations around equity and support diverse global talent.

Evolving Employee Relocation Policies

A rise in country-specific domestic relocation policies emerged with tailored solutions to address challenges like immigration restrictions and nearshoring trends, as businesses seek localized approaches to talent acquisition and supply chain continuity.

Sustainability in Relocation

ESG initiatives remained a focal point in employee relocation strategies, with the ability to track and reduce the carbon impact of relocation programs continuing to be important. Sustainability’s prioritization is often tempered by cost constraints, leaving room for more robust adoption in 2025 and beyond.

Geopolitical and Climate Challenges

Geopolitical tensions and climate-related risks have redefined hardship locations. From immigration protests to extreme weather, businesses are rethinking duty-of-care policies to ensure relocating talent feels supported and secure in uncertain environments.

Generative AI and the Future of Employee Relocation

Generative AI gained momentum in 2024, with exploratory uses in data analysis, benchmarking, and enhancing employee experiences. While adoption remains cautious, AI’s potential to revolutionize employee relocation processes, from crisis response planning to reducing administrative burdens, promises exciting advancements for 2025.

Looking Ahead

The emphasis on inclusivity, innovation, and flexibility will shape global employee relocation in 2025 and beyond. Sirva remains committed to helping organizations navigate these complexities with tailored solutions, advanced technology, and human-centered support.

For more insights or to explore how Sirva can help future-proof your employee relocation program, or if you have any questions on our podcast series, please email us at concierge@sirva.com or reach out to your Sirva representative.

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Sirva Soundbites: Global Talent Relocation 2024 – A Year in Review