Sirva Soundbites

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirva Soundbites, host Girlie Velasquez sits down with Nidia Knight, CHRO, Medical Services at International SOS, to explore what it truly takes for women to lead in global mobility. From navigating international assignments across five continents to embracing risk, reinvention, and wellbeing, Nidia shares the pivotal decisions, cultural lessons, and personal pr...

Send us Fan Mail As organizations navigate AI-driven transformation, geopolitical shifts, and changing workforce expectations, global mobility leaders face critical new challenges. In this episode, Kate Rothwell and Hannah Richardson unpack the trends shaping 2026: why only 1 in 5 AI investments show measurable ROI, how talent intelligence platforms are enabling internal-first mobility, and what i...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode, host Judee Duran (Director of Global Advisory Services at Sirva) sits down with Sadhana Bhide, Strategic Workforce Planning expert at Pearson, to explore how organizations can future-proof their workforce. They discuss the evolving role of HR, the integration of AI, and the importance of human-centered skills in a rapidly changing global landscape. From...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Judee Duran and guest, KPMG's Rajiv Thadani (30 years mobility veteran) as they dive deep into the complex intersection of global mobility and tax compliance. What You'll Learn: Managing different client types in tax compliance Why the "digital nomad" dream isn't as simple as working from a beach in Cancun Critical differences between personal in...

Send us Fan Mail What if the secret to global employee relocation success isn’t just in the planning—but in the landing? Join Sirva Soundbites host, Kate Rothwell, Renata Pereira and Darren Jackson as they uncover how destination services are transforming international relocations, helping employees thrive abroad and saving companies from costly assignment failures. Renata Pereira is Director of D...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of mental health awareness month, we have invited Dannielle Haig, Founder of DH Consulting to shed light on mental health in the workplace. In this episode, you will hear more about the different challenges prevalent in the workplace, identifying the signs and symptoms and some coping mechanisms to help you work through some of those big emotions.  Dannielle Haig is a lea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join Sirva Soundbites host, Luc Innocent and Global Supply Chain Director, Mark Cooledge as they talk about where ESG is at in the current landscape and how different industries can better realize their ESG goals. Find out how talent mobility can support ESG objectives and how working with accredited suppliers can help you better build your ESG program.  Key Takea...

Send us Fan Mail Women are shattering glass ceilings and redefining what it means to be a leader.  In this episode, we have invited Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Managing Director at TÜV SÜD to share more about her personal career trajectory and life experiences.  Join Sirva Soundbites host, Kate Rothwell and Liz Fendt, as they talk about what it takes to be a leader in the modern...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have specially invited William (Bill) Kerr, D’Arbeloff Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School to talk about how global talent mobility can be a driving force for international growth. Bill will share more about the rise of talent clusters, return migration, the flow of knowledge and its impact on the economy.  William Kerr is the D’Arbe...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a candid and deeply personal conversation with Sirva Senior Vice Presidents, Hannah Richardson and Sally Tomte. They open up about the raw challenges of navigating the workplace, while offering invaluable insights into hurdles they've overcome and the strategies they've developed to successfully juggle motherhood and executive leadership. Hannah Richardson is...

Send us Fan Mail The US election has concluded, and several newly elected global leaders have initiated the implementation of legislative agendas. This juncture provides an opportune moment to revisit the "super election year" and, through the prism of immigration, analyze the realized changes and formulate strategic responses for the field of global mobility.  Join Sirva Soundbites host...

Send us Fan Mail Following a significant election year, the focus shifts to the geopolitical landscape, marked by escalating trade tensions and tighter border controls. Beyond these immediate concerns, a more insidious long-term risk for global organizations is the societal impact of changing demographics. UN data, highlighted in a McKinsey report, reveals a growing "youth scarcity" due...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off the year with an episode focusing on India, one of the fastest growing economies and the most populous place on earth. Join Pooja Prithiani, Client Network Manager for APAC, and Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, for a discussion on the surging popularity of India as an expatriate relocation destination. They will delve into key factors to consider before maki...

Send us Fan Mail As 2024 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to navigate through the super election year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how global election campaign results have driven gre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirva Soundbites , we invited Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Senior Director, Global Mobility, together with Soumya Raj Chakrahari and Sai Dronamraju from Microsoft to discuss about the possible impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within global talent mobility.  Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and the Microsoft team as they dive into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirva Soundbites , we explore the significant global immigration shifts driven by the "Super Election Year" of 2024. With elections taking place in the UK, EU, and the US, as well as key global regions, we examine how political outcomes are shaping immigration strategies worldwide. Ray Rackham, Senior Vice President, Global Client Solutions & Thoug...

Send us Fan Mail Finding the right people in a massive global talent pool is hard. Having to retain talent after is an eternal conundrum that many organizations face. With shifting demographics, diversity coming into the spotlight, what attracts talent can vary hugely not only on the individuals, but the cultures and regions as well. In this episode, join Jon and Emma as they discuss how mobility...

Send us Fan Mail The Paris Olympics and Paralympics might have ended but there are many important learnings talent mobility professionals can take away from these incredible human endeavors and apply to their roles in their organizations.  In this episode, join Luc Innocent, our new Sirva Soundbites host and Emma as they explore the different themes and theories prevalent throughout the 2024 Paris...

Send us Fan Mail Change is the only constant in life. As cliché as that may sound, the reality really couldn't be further from that. Join Sirva Soundbites host, Jon Johnson and Kate Rothwell, Director of Global Account Management at Sirva as they discuss the types of organizational changes, their impacts on the employee population and how organizations can flex to adapt and thrive through the...

Send us Fan Mail Intercultural and language training might not come across as an essential component of an employee's relocation plan and is often overlooked or removed from mobility policies. Unbeknownst to many, intercultural and language training has proven to benefit relocating employees beyond their assignment abroad. Not only do the skills picked up allow the employees and family member...

Send us Fan Mail Pride Month Special Join us in this pride month special episode where we explore the different challenges the LGBTQIA+ community face especially in the relocation process. You will hear true, real-life narratives around these experiences and the various coping mechanisms they have developed to overcome these difficulties. Reece Gordon-Mcdermant is a Customer Experience and Operati...

Send us Fan Mail Catch the World Environment Day special episode where Stephen Park from the International Mobility Centre at Schneider Electric shares about the organization's endeavors to reduce carbon footprint while taking its global talent mobility initiatives forward.  Stephen Park  is responsible for the talent mobility program for Schneider Electric in the Asia-Pacific region and prev...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of mental health awareness month, we have invited Jiri Pisch, Global Mobility Regional Leader from Novartis to share some tips and tricks to creating a healthy balance mentally. In this episode, you will also get insights to some of Novartis' mental health and wellness initiatives in helping their employees stay mentally fit and happy at work. Jiri Pisch has 14 years...

Send us Fan Mail We at Sirva are proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness month in May and as such, we have specially invited mental health ambassador - who is also a TEDx JNJ speaker - Craig Kramer on our podcast to talk about issues and stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace, especially in the global talent mobility field. Craig Kramer   is co-chair of the US National Action Allianc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we invited Moray Skilling, National Manager, Digital HR & Strategic Workforce Planning, to share with us more about how he navigates through various challenges such as severe housing shortage and rising costs in his capacity as global talent manager at Nissan Motor Australia. Moray Skilling has over 20 years of HR experience working in the UK, Australia, New Z...