Driving Business Growth Through Strategic Workforce Movement
At its core, talent mobility is the strategic practice of moving employees across locations and roles to meet business objectives while fostering professional development. It is the critical intersection between business strategy and the logistical management of employee relocation.
An effective talent mobility strategy ensures that an organization’s most valuable assets—its people—are positioned where they can have the greatest impact. This involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes to facilitate:
- International assignments and global transfers
- Domestic relocation and regional moves
- Short-term rotations and project-based mobility
- Remote work and distributed team management
Why Global Talent Mobility Matters
In a highly competitive landscape, global talent mobility is a primary driver of organizational agility. It allows companies to bridge talent gaps in emerging markets, develop high-potential leaders through diverse geographic experience, and improve retention by offering clear pathways for career progression.
The Role of WERC in Talent Mobility
As the global authority for the industry, WERC (formerly Worldwide ERC) provides the framework and leadership for professionals to manage the intricate requirements of a modern workforce. We offer the expertise and community support needed for:
- Compliance and Policy: Managing immigration policy, international tax services, and corporate duty of care
- Relocation Management: Optimizing programs, managing diverse supply chain partnerships, and understanding trends in relocation volume
- Industry Collaboration: Connecting HR leaders with relocation management companies (RMCs), real estate professionals, household goods movers, and technology innovators
Elevate Your Expertise
The most effective mobility programs are led by professionals with recognized, data-driven credentials. WERC provides the industry’s premier certifications to validate your expertise:
- CRP® (Certified Relocation Professional): The definitive designation for U.S. domestic relocation expertise
- GMS-T® (Global Mobility Specialist, Talent Management): The specialized certification for integrating talent mobility practices into long-term talent management and workforce planning
Join the Global Talent Mobility Community
Whether you are scaling a talent mobility program or seeking the latest data on sustainable mobility and relocation trends, WERC is your essential partner in talent mobility. Explore our research, attend WERC Global events, and join the community that is driving “talent everywhere.”