public policy

From tax relief to immigration reform and real estate public policies to duty of care and compliance, WERC advocates for talent mobility professionals through our public policy efforts. We engage on any issue that involves the movement of a current or potential employee by a company for employment purposes, seeking solutions that best enable companies to support a mobile workforce.

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Advocating for Talent Mobility

WERC supports the industry by monitoring a range of issue areas that impact talent mobility and engaging with the U.S. government, other government entities, and international organizations. WERC is a member of the International Organization of Employers and is actively involved with the leadership of its Business Advisory Group on Migration. WERC is active in the World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and engages with numerous coalitions to advance initiatives that support employers and their transferees. We work with our members and policymakers to provide solutions that support talent everywhere for businesses and employees.
 

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Read about key issues WERC is focused on:

environmental sustainability
moving expense tax deduction
U.S. buyer broker compensation litigation
U.S. employment-based immigration

public policy articles from mobility news

30 June 2025
When Geopolitics Disrupt Talent Flow: How Companies Are Adapting
By Hannah Richardson
25 June 2025
New German Tax Ruling Could Complicate Cross-Border Travel
By Sheryll Young, SGMS-T
18 June 2025
The One Take: What Proposed Changes to U.K. Immigration Mean for Talent Mobility
By Michael T. Jackson, Marcia Longdon, Jurga McCluskey
05 June 2025
Trump Administration Implementing New Travel Bans Impacting 19 Countries
By Michael T. Jackson
16 April 2025
The One Take: Updates From Capitol Hill on the Moving Expense Tax Deduction
By Michael T. Jackson, Tristan North, Tracy Taylor
10 April 2025
Challenges of U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts: WERC Pulse Survey Shows Concerning Outlook
By WERC Staff
02 April 2025
U.S. Policy Uncertainty Puts Pressure on International Student Pathways
By WERC Staff
25 March 2025
ETIAS Now Scheduled for Late 2026
By Tristan North
24 March 2025
The One Take: German Elections
By Ann Truett

werc statements, comments, and letters

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The global public policy environment impacts talent mobility across industry sectors. WERC’s forums collaborate with policymakers, stakeholders, the WERC government affairs committee, and WERC leadership to advocate for policy solutions for challenges and trends facing talent mobility professionals.

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