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Navegar por las complejidades crecientes de la movilidad del talento

Las consideraciones y los costos de movilidad del talento están aumentando. Las organizaciones necesitan una movilidad que ofrezca valor comercial y, al mismo tiempo, contenga los costos. Para aumentar la complejidad, muchos empleados ahora esperando flexibilidad y trabajo remoto. ¿Qué significa todo esto para la movilidad de talentos, la gestión de asignados internacionales y las asignaciones internacionales en general? Aproveche la experiencia, los datos y la tecnología de Mercer para ayudarle a navegar por esa complejidad. 
El 33 % de los profesionales de la movilidad creen que es de alta prioridad que se revisen las políticas y los marcos de movilidad de su empresa, y otro 27 % cree que también es de alta prioridad integrar mejor la movilidad global en la gestión del talento. 

The Evolving Landscape of Talent Mobility

In an era characterized by rapid change and uncertainty, talent mobility trends and practices are evolving swiftly. Many companies are reassessing their talent mobility strategies.

A key consideration is finding the right balance between managing costs whilst supporting career development and organizational needs. According to Mercer’s 2025 Strategic Mobility Management Survey, high costs continue to be a significant barrier to talent relocation.

To address these challenges, companies are increasingly seeking to replace traditional long-term assignments with more cost-effective alternatives in talent mobility, including: 

  • Asignaciones a largo plazo

  • Asignaciones a corto plazo

  • Transferencias unidireccionales

  • Extranjeros contratados a nivel internacional/local

  • Localizado o local más beneficios

  • Reubicación nacional

  • Viajes de negocios

  • Asignaciones virtuales

  • International Remote working

Navigating talent mobility in a changing workforce

Al mismo tiempo, el trabajo remoto e híbrido, inicialmente implementado debido a las medidas de confinamiento por la pandemia, son cada vez más elegidas como estilo de vida para muchos empleados. Ahora esperan poder trabajar desde cualquier lugar, no solo en su país, sino en el mundo. Las nuevas expectativas significan que los equipos de movilidad ahora necesitan gestionar a fuerzas de trabajo distribuidas globalmente, no solo los procesos de reubicación. 

Comprender el costo de vida en diferentes lugares es crucial para las empresas que establecen paquetes de compensación y para los empleados preocupados por su poder adquisitivo en el extranjero. 

La movilidad del talento es un tema complejo impulsado por: 

  • Objetivos y necesidades comerciales a corto y largo plazo
  • Políticas, tecnología y procesos internos
  • Esfuerzos internacionales de mejoramiento y adquisición de nuevas capacidades de la fuerza laboral
  • Consideraciones de gestión profesional.

Mercer tiene la experiencia, los datos y las soluciones tecnológicas para gestionar esa complejidad. 

34% or organization expect overall global talent mobility activity to increase in the next year
Mercer's Mobility outlook spot survey 2024

Unique offerings in integrating data and workforce solutions

Mercer's approach is distinctive as it integrates specialized global mobility data, technology, and advisory services with broader workforce and career solutions. This comprehensive offering allows clients to access specialty consultants across various HR disciplines, enhancing collaboration and innovation throughout the talent spectrum.

Added value, talent insight and analytics

Mercer provides broad talent expertise, combining in-depth knowledge of mobility with insights into talent management, employee engagement and pay transparency. Their extensive ongoing international assignment policy and program survey database allows clients to measure all aspects of talent mobility effectively.

EU Pay Transparency Directive trusted guidance

Mercer is your trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, helping you stay compliant with emerging regulations. Our expertise supports you in designing transparent pay structures and implementing best practices for pay equity. With Mercer’s guidance, you can confidently align your mobility programs with regulatory requirements while maintaining a fair and competitive workforce.
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For deeper insights into strategic talent mobility

Discover actionable insights & tools for achieving effective alignment between global mobility and your comprehensive talent management strategy.

Los datos adecuados para la movilidad del talento

Diseñar paquetes de compensación eficientes y transparentes para su fuerza laboral global distribuida internacionalmente es cada vez más desafiante. Los tipos de asignación altamente diversificados y los acuerdos de trabajo flexibles son elementos complicados, al igual que su propuesta de valor para empleados, lo que puede ser un factor decisivo para ganar o perder la batalla internacional por el talento calificado.

¿Cómo asegurarse de compensar a sus empleados internacionales de manera justa, eficiente y consistente?

Para ayudarle a tomar decisiones informadas, nuestras soluciones respaldadas por datos, que nos hacen líderes en el mercado cubren consideraciones que incluyen: 

Over 4,800

International mobility clients

400,000

Mobile employees worldwide

530+

Location covered

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Expert advice for your talent mobility

Companies today are driven to review their international assignment policies for three key reasons: new organizational structures that prioritize customer needs and cost reduction, varying business dynamics globally, and the search for expatriate candidates through regional integration. Mercer’s advisory services can help you manage expatriate and domestic relocation assignments effectively in a competitive, cost-conscious environment.

Mercer's expert consultants offer support in areas such as: 

Effective programs rely on policies that align business objectives, assignee expectations, and market opportunities. These policies serve as a roadmap, connecting goals with actions. Mercer integrates best practices into your culture, ensuring competitive and responsive mobility programs that link talent management and rewards.

When developing new programs or enhancing existing ones, prioritizing the assignee experience is essential. Identifying potential challenges and understanding how changes impact the expatriate population ensures a smooth transition.

Three key areas to focus on are:

  • Alignment: Ensure all stakeholders share the same objectives and expectations.
  • Decision-Making: Involve expatriates in the process to reflect their needs and preferences.
  • Implementation: Create a structured plan to minimize disruptions and enhance the expatriate experience.

By addressing these areas, organizations can successfully develop and implement programs that meet expatriate needs while achieving their goals.

Are you able to demonstrate the effectiveness of your assignee reward and management strategy? How do your policies stack up against your competitors in terms of fairness? Do you have the necessary documentation to secure support from key decision-makers?

By addressing these critical questions, you can ensure your expatriate management practices are not only competitive but also well-supported within your organization.

Mercer offers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. If our standard data doesn't fit your policy, we can customize our offerings or develop new solutions, including adjusting methodologies and creating location-specific heat maps.

Want to analyze your program differently? Our expertise allows us to create custom tools for reporting on assignment costs, allowances, housing, and more. 

Purpose-built talent mobility technology solutions 

Mercer offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based talent mobility technology solutions designed to help clients effectively manage all aspects of talent mobility through an innovative platform. Our digital mobility software enhances accessibility and digitalization for mobility teams and their global workforces, catering to organizations of all sizes and complexities, regardless of budget.

With our solutions, you can find the right digital tools to address daily challenges such as compliance management, cost tracking, workflow optimization, and streamlined communication across your organization. Experience the benefits of our talent mobility solutions and transform your mobility programs today!

Soluciones de tecnología de movilidad de talentos de Mercer

Mercer ha desarrollado una solución para simplificar la reubicación de talentos para asignaciones nacionales e internacionales. MMP es una plataforma tecnológica, construida en colaboración con ServiceNow®, que ayuda a gestionar programas de movilidad complejos al reunir todos los aspectos de la movilidad de talentos en un solo lugar.

La plataforma proporciona una experiencia de datos y contenido interactiva, configurable y en tiempo real mientras simplifica los flujos de trabajo, reduce los costos, disminuye los riesgos y realiza un seguimiento del retorno de la inversión. Combinado con nuestra gama completa de servicios de consultoría, MMP facilita la obtención del soporte incomparable que necesita en sus procesos de movilidad.

Planifique y presupueste de manera eficiente con calculadoras y herramientas de proyección de costos, integrando sólidos datos de compensación internacional.

Designed to help organizations identify potential risks they may be facing in each jurisdiction around the world due to the business travels of their employees and take appropriate steps to avoid them.

Ayude a sus empleados con asignaciones internacionales a prepararse para vivir y trabajar en el extranjero y prepárelos para el éxito con herramientas de capacitación cultural y recursos dedicados.

Mejor asociación entre proveedores de servicios

Mercer Mobility ha obtenido el premio EMMA 2024 Forum for Expatriate Management EMEA. La galardonada asociación entre Mercer y Work from Anywhere ha brindado una experiencia transformadora para las funciones de Movilidad Global con un fuerte enfoque en la excelencia del servicio para los clientes.

Diseñe una estrategia de movilidad de talentos que funcione para usted

Los servicios de asesoramiento de Mercer le ayudarán a administrar sus asignaciones de reubicación nacional y de asignados internacionales con éxito en un entorno comercial altamente competitivo y consciente de los costos.

Getting started with Mercer's global talent mobility solutions

Implementing effective talent mobility strategies can improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, enhance skills development, and support organizational agility in a competitive landscape.

Mercer provides comprehensive solutions including  mobility program design, policy development, strategy benchmarking and technology platforms to facilitate seamless employee transitions across roles and geographies. They also offer regular insight, thought leadership, training and industry reports. 

Mercer offers expertise in international assignment management, compliance, cultural integration and mobility policy development to help organizations manage global workforce movements efficiently.

Common challenges include compliance complexities, cultural differences, cost management and ensuring employee engagement. Mercer’s talent mobility solutions aim to address these issues with tailored strategies and technology.

Mercer’s mobility data encompasses a comprehensive range of global locations, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. Our data covers key markets, emerging economies, and regional-specific insights to support organizations in managing international and domestic talent mobility effectively. 

Technology platforms streamline mobility processes, improve data management, and provide analytics to optimize decision-making, ensuring a smooth experience for both employers and employees.

Talent mobility supports flexible workforce arrangements, enables remote work strategies and helps organizations quickly adapt to changing business needs and talent availability.

Yes, Mercer provides guidance on legal, tax and immigration requirements across different regions to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with employee mobility.

Contact us by completing the form below and an expert talent mobility consultant will be in touch to discuss your organization’s needs. We offer customized assessments and strategic planning to develop effective talent mobility programs.

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