A guest post by Eve Duvoy, Global Mobility Manager Let’s start with the basics: not so long ago, in France, “Global Mobility” was called “International Mobility”, and to work in this function meant managing employees going on an assignment in a foreign country and benefiting from a (more or less broad) range of advantageous measures.  Where does the shift from International Mobility to Global Mobility come from? The term Global Mobility designates a function within “People and Culture” in the corporate world and refers to a larger scope and includes many types of employment abroad: permanent moves, international home office, digital nomads, you name it.    The direct consequence of this is the increasing complexity of managing these new forms […]

Shivangi Walke is a leadership coach, author, and speaker passionate about helping women reclaim their voice, visibility, and power. Originally from India and now based in Switzerland, she is the founder of Thrive with Mentoring, one of Switzerland’s top women-to-women mentoring organizations, and the creator of WanderWomen, a global platform that supports high-skilled immigrant women in thriving through reinvention. Shivangi has coached and trained leaders in over 40 countries, partnering with organizations such as Google, Roche, Airbus, and Johnson & Johnson. Known for her ability to cut through the noise and offer deep, actionable insight, she has inspired thousands through her keynotes—including TEDx Basel—and through her writing and programs. In 2025, she released her debut book WanderWomen: How High-Skilled Immigrant […]

Dewi Hapsari Leitner is a dynamic business developer and digital media marketer based in Switzerland. She brings extensive experience across marketing, sales, and customer service, consistently driving customer satisfaction and exceeding sales targets in diverse industries, including retail, aviation, e-commerce, insurance, marine transportation, and IT services. Currently, Dewi works at GMZ (Migros Group) in Zurich, where she has played a key role in increasing customer loyalty and optimising retail operations. She also serves as the Head of Representative Office (Freelance) for ESMEA Switzerland, leading Swiss operations to represent European SMEs in market expansion, grant acquisition, and business development within natural foods and sustainability-focused sectors. In this role, she develops strategic business plans for commercial partners entering the Swiss and EU […]

With the start of international and Swiss school holidays, you notice fewer people on the trains, and motivation to work is generally lower than usual. This is when to take overtime compensation, go home at decent hours, and take a break from the country for a while. It’s also time to jump into a lake near you every evening after work.  Over the years, I have learned that everything in Zurich is cyclical, like a female. As an entrepreneur, I needed to learn to adjust my work schedule to the downtimes (as most expats leave the city), and this year it seems that the heat wave has arrived before the traditional Swiss Summer Slump. Let’s pull out the deck chair, […]

Csaba Toth is the founder of ICQ Global, a leading people development organization specializing in measuring and optimizing psychological safety, motivation, and cognitive diversity, with over 200 licensed partners in 50 countries. He is the developer of the multi award-winning Global DISC and GROWTH Zone models, and the best-selling author of Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times, co-published with Marshall Goldsmith. With 15 years of experience launching start-ups and collaborating with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs, Csaba has certified over 180 coaches and consultants worldwide. He holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology, an MSc in International Management from the University of Sussex, and an MA in Italian Studies from the University of Szeged, […]