Global Mobility: Driving Change

Lauren Webb

Announcing our fourth chapter meeting, in Stavanger (Norway), on Thursday, 12 September 2019

Aker Solutions

‘Global Mobility: Driving Change' We'd like to invite everyone from the Scandinavian region working in the Global HR and Mobility spectrum to join us once again to tune in on the rapidly changing structure of the workforce. At this enriching networking session, our experienced panel of speakers from Aker Solutions, ECA International, SIRVA and NES Advantage Solutions will discuss how changing demographics are impacting move types; which traps and challenges can be hidden when using localization as a means to avoid the costs and complexities of expat assignments and what to consider when the Global Mobility Manager needs to balance business pressure with costs and available resources. The event will be hosted by Aker Solutions and led by senior management from NES Advantage Solutions; Scott Radford, Global Mobility Director, and Lone Skriver, Business Development Manager for Global Mobility 

In-House for freeSuppliers: 85€The event will take place at the centrally-located building of Aker Solutions at Jåttåvågveien 10, 4020 Stavanger, Norway on the 12th September from 8.00-12.00.Refreshments and a light lunch will be available.

Our Speakers On the day we will be joined by four esteemed speakers who will delve into the topic of how Global Mobility can drive change.Trevor Janes, Vice President, Business Development at SIRVATrevor joined SIRVA in October 2013 and has over twenty years of mobility industry experience. Trevor started his career as a Relocation Coordinator, assisting relocating employees with all aspects of the assignment lifecycle, this developed into an account management role working directly with HR and Mobility Teams from around the world on policy reviews and program enhancements.Trevor holds the Worldwide ERC Global Mobility Specialist designation and has also been a Worldwide ERC Committee Member for the EMEA region, working with in-house HR teams and service providers to share best practice on emerging and ongoing issues of importance to the mobility industry.Anni Keranen, Business Development Executive at ECA InternationalAnni is a Business Development Executive at ECA, advising clients on how ECA’s services, such as data and technology, can best support the requirements of their mobility programmes. She develops lasting relationships with international HR contacts in a wide range of industries, with her main regional focus being on the Nordic and Dutch markets, the Middle East and the UK. Scott Radford, Global Mobility Director at NES Advantage Solutions Scott Radford is Global Mobility Director at NES Advantage Solutions, with 25+ years’ experience from executive management positions within Global Mobility, Tax and Human Capital. He has worked in the UK, France, Australia and Switzerland. Scott has worked in-house, delivering first class Global Mobility functions and cross-border compliance at both operational and strategic levels in various industries, as well as working for multi-national consultancies, helping clients to transform their GM functions and operate effectively in new locations.Harald Seip Stubbe, Vice President Compensation and Benefits at Aker Solutions.Harald is an experienced HR executive who has held a number of positions in Equinor (Statoil) and Aker Solutions over the last 20+ years. He has experience within international business development, global mobility, service delivery, compensation and benefits, negotiations, risk management, outsourcing, vendor management, project execution, mergers and acquisitions, people development and performance management.

AGENDA 08.00 	Registration and networking08.30 	Welcome from Aker Solutions and FEM Nordic chapter08.50 	Sirva: ‘Changing Demographics and Move Types’ by Vice President, Business Development, Trevor Janes What’s driving the change and how can companies adapt? Based on the results of SIRVA’s extensive mobility report on aligning mobility practices to drive organizational impact, Trevor James will focus on the key changes in move types and how these are being driven by the changing demographics of relocating employees. 09.15 	ECA International: ‘Localising assignees: the challenges and traps to consider‘ by Business Development Executive, Anni Keranen.International assignment terms and conditions are, by their nature, not designed to be permanent. When cost pressures mount, there is an increased focus on the high costs involved, and questions on how soon an employee currently on an international assignment can be transferred to local terms and conditions. However, there are many potential obstacles to a smooth transition, with many companies struggling to apply consistency to their formal localisation policies and processes. Anni Keranen will share her perspective on:-	When and why you should consider localisation of an assignee currently on an international assignment-	The different ways in which localisation can be achieve-	Finding the right pay approach-	Challenges you might encounter when localising assignees and how to address them09.40 	NES Advantage Solutions: ' Managing a Flexible Workforce' by Global Mobility Director, Scott Radford.Scott Radford will discuss how multi-faceted Global Mobility program, including assignment types ranging from long-term assignments with accompanying family, through short-term and commuter assignment, to on- or off-shore contractor assignments in remote places can be managed, limiting in-house resources to a minimum, yet still fulfilling the business’ need for speed, timing, accuracy and assignee empathy.10.05 	Coffee Break10.15 	Aker Solutions: ‘ Global Mobility Challenges in a Dynamic Industry’ by Vice President Compensation &amp; Benefits, Harald Seip Stubbe As a global project based-organization, Global Mobility at Aker Solutions is characterized by frequent start-ups in new and challenging destinations and more often than not with a short deadline. Harald Stubbe will share insights on how Aker Solutions manages a global business with many different business requirements and which tools Aker Solutions uses to stay ahead in a dynamic business.10.45 	Roundtable discussion11.15 	Sandwiches and networking12.00 	Close*Please note there is no free parking available at the venue

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