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Day 1 - Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Registration open and lunch

14:00 - 15:15 Deans' Welcome and opening plenary

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15:15 - 16:15 The view from HR Leaders on strategic Business and Talent initiatives

Seismic changes in the workforce, the workplace and technologies used in the world of work are leading organisations to fundamentally rethink talent strategies. We will speak to four HR Leaders in our panel who will share initiatives that they are undertaking in their organisations to build the organisation of the future and how global mobility is being used as a key enabler.

Panel

  • Caroline Forsyth

    Head of Reward, Thomas Cook

  • Diana Nastase

    Head of HR, Romania, Plexus Corp.

  • Martijn Roelants

    HR Director, Mammoet

  • Alyson West

    EMEA HR, Head of Planning, Communications & Reporting, Citi

16:15 - 17:30 'Meet in The Park' networking event

‘The Park’ is an enhanced, interactive collaboration and networking area. You are invited to mingle with your fellow conference attendees, and explore all that The Park has to offer while enjoying refreshments. This is also your first opportunity to find seek out those whose profiles match yours and kick-off those initial peer-to-peer discussions!

Day 2 - Thursday, 28 June 2018

07:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast

09:00 - 10:15 How to manage your global immigration risk

Join us for a panel discussion, which will focus on how to effectively manage your global immigration risk.

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09:00 - 10:15 The future of employment

One of the biggest challenges for business’ today is integrating the next generation of employees into a “Baby Boomer” culture.  With distinct ideas about what they expect from their jobs and employers, not wanting to sacrifice their lifestyle for their careers, with many seeking flexibility and careers that allows them to live the lift they desire.  How do employers respond to this in the context of reward and employee engagement?  With a backdrop of changing employment status and rights, challenges to Executive pay and the diversity agenda dominating the front pages? What should companies be thinking about?

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09:00 - 10:15 Post-assignment re-integration, planning and talent management

In this session we will be exploring the approach to effective talent management within the context of Global Mobility.

We will look at how an effective global mobility operating model can assist with furthering the talent agenda of a client, while ensuring that the individual’s career experience is maximised wherever possible.

Key trends within this space will also be highlighted.

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09:00 - 10:15 Managing the costs of your assignments

Managing the costs of a globally mobile population can be a significant challenge to mobility professionals due to the changing landscape of finance functions.

The session will draw on client experiences of managing assignment costs with specific emphasis on:

  • The ongoing requirement to report on accurate, real time financial data
  • How to ensure that data is both meaningful and accurate
  • How mobility functions can support finance to manage the end to end accrual management

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09:00 - 10:15 Agile working and new types of mobility

In this session, we will explore the changing demographics of cross-border workers and the impact of this on the types of moves visible within global organisations e.g. international flexible working, career expats, commuters, global/regional roles. The session will be interactive and participants will be encouraged to share their experience with non-traditional moves and discuss practical examples which can be applied to the mobility programme to provide flexibility and drive employee experience.

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Coffee break

10:45 - 12:00 France and Africa regulatory update

Owing to the significant number of regulatory changes in France and Africa which affect globally mobile individuals, this session is designed to share practical experience and insight on market trends as well as tips on best practice for how to deal with these regulatory changes.

The session will focus on all aspects of tax, social security and immigration changes in the region. 

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10.45 - 12.00 Central Europe regulatory update

Owing to the significant number of regulatory changes in Central Europe which affect globally mobile individuals, this session is designed to share practical experience and insight on market trends as well as tips on best practice for how to deal with these regulatory changes.

The session will focus on all aspects of tax, social security and immigration changes in the region. 

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10:45 - 12:00 Ready to future proof our pensions

Over recent years there have been significant legislative changes, and increased scrutiny from tax authorities, impacting UK and non-UK pension arrangements. The tax and regulatory environment in which these sorts of plans operate is increasingly complex and employers are faced with ensuring that they are globally compliant in relation to their withholding and reporting obligations throughout the pension life cycle.

This session is intended to provide an update on market approach to cross border issues and an insight into the ways in which employers are reviewing, managing and adapting their pension governance processes in light of these changes. The session will also cover the increased interest among employers for a ‘New IPP’ which could offer a more flexible and portable means of providing retirement benefits for an internationally mobile population.

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10:45 - 12:00 Business travel compliance: requirements, challenges and solutions

As organisations use business travel in an ever increasing manner, authorities around the world are increasing their focus on business travellers, placing greater scrutiny on them and their employers. Additionally, employers are expected to have full oversight of their business travellers - actively managing consequent compliance risks associated with immigration, tax, social security, payroll, and permanent establishment. Achieving improved compliance requires a holistic approach comprising change management techniques to steer traveler behavior, effective use of technology to manage the large volume of travel data and downstream processes to undertake compliance actions. Learn how can your organisation keep on top of the shifting landscape, enhance governance and strengthen compliance.

We'll discuss:

  • How authorities focus on business travel has evolved and the implications.
  • Global hotspots and where employer focus on compliance is best placed.
  • How organisations are responding to the challenges.
  • Building a path to improved compliance and success.

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10:45 - 12:00 The rise of the social enterprise

The 2018 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report showcases a profound shift facing business leaders worldwide: The rapid rise of the Social Enterprise’.  This shift reflects a significant shift in the way that businesses are viewed in today’s world of work.  No longer measured solely on financial performance, organisations are also now being judged on the way in which they engage with their staff, customers and the broader communities in which they operate. This is increasingly important for attracting and retaining staff, building a strong reputation and cultivating loyalty amongst customers.

This session will unveil the key seismic changes identified by more than 11,000 business and HR leaders on the workforce, the workplace, and the technologies used in the world of work and what this means for the world of Global Mobility

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10:45 - 12:00 Global immigration trends

This session will focus on the current global immigration landscape as well as the macro trends that we anticipate over the next six to twelve months. We will be providing oversight on trends across EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific with specific reference to how organisations are responding from a risk management perspective. The session will be led by four leaders from across the Deloitte global immigration practice who will share market insights, and provide examples of how mobility and reward practices can adapt their approach in reaction to this changing landscape.

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Lunch

13:30 - 17:30 iChallenge afternoon

iChallenge is a dedicated interactive and energetic afternoon designed to challenge your thinking and perspective, the wellbeing of you and your employees, and your view of the future of work and mobility. Client attendees will experience three different zones during the session:

  • iChallenge My Thinking – peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions
  • iChallenge Myself – a focused and informative session centred on resilience and wellbeing
  • iChallenge The Future – an opportunity to consider future trends in mobility, talent and technology

iChallenge

iChallenge Myself

Day 3 - Friday, 29 June 2018

07:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast

09:00 - 10:15 How to make your payroll and employment tax operations work on a global scale

Join us to learn how to make your payroll and employment tax operations work on a global scale. Whether you are at the start of your journey or further along the transition process, hear from Deloitte and other business on their global payroll and employment tax experiences; how they went about developing their operating model, selecting vendors, implementing the services and having governance across the whole operation to meet payroll and other employment tax compliance obligations globally.

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09:00 - 10:15 Are vendors connected and co-operative?

Organisations are increasingly requiring vendors in the global mobility supply chain to operate in an integrated manner, with increased transparency and communication between vendors in an ecosystem environment, with a focus on the overall employee experience.  In this session, we will explore the direction of travel of the market, how organisations are collaborating with their vendors and provide practical guidance for designing and building your own vendor and technology ecosystem.

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09:00 - 10:15 Managing payrolls for mobile employees

As tax digitisation becomes a reality for an increasing number of countries, this session will discuss the impact on payroll and the practical steps that can be taken to ensure an accurate and compliant payroll for expatriates.

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09:00 - 10:15 EU regulatory update

Join us for a series of Green Dot Talks which will delve into some of the key regulatory updates happening across the EU now.

The discussion will include

  • Tax and immigration issues arising from Brexit
  • The impact of Posted Workers Directive
  • The implementation of GDPR and data regulations

As we want to hear your thoughts and experiences there will also be a question and answer session to close. 

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09:00 - 10:15 Integrated multimedia communications strategy: Exceptional employee experience delivered

Learn the steps for designing a scalable communications strategy for your mobility programme, including: defining guiding principles, mapping communications touchpoints, identifying stakeholders, and leveraging diverse channels to deliver key messages. Hear from a leading mobility programme about their journey to enhance the mobility experience, cut the noise, and share stories through innovative digital content at “moments that matter” to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

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Coffee break

10:45 - 12:00 Deans' farewell and closing plenary

A world-renowned speaker will focus on the facets of strong leadership and the benefits of international cooperation, and discuss how to implement change in times of pressure, arguing why this is often the optimal time to implement organisation-wide transformation.

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