When I was working as a Global Mobility Leader at one of the Big Four consulting firms, I sometimes had a hard time explaining to my team members why they were not compensated at the same level as an HR Manager (or HR Business Partner, as they used to be called back in the day). I told them about my vision of Global Mobility Managers reporting directly to the Head of Human Resources or even the Head of Business Development. I encouraged them to learn more and gain deeper knowledge and expertise to talk to line managers about international assignments from a business perspective (not just through talent development glasses). I was frustrated about the lack of recognition and good […]

Virginia started her career as a stormtrooper, part of the Empire’s vast and rigid machinery. However, she always felt there was more to the galaxy than following orders. While most stormtroopers were trained to enforce, Virginia realized her true calling was to connect—to help individuals navigate their unique paths across galaxies, cultures, and opportunities. After escaping the Empire (thanks to some rebel friends’ help), Virginia took a bold leap into global mobility. Equipped with her stormtrooper discipline, analytical skills, and the latest technology from both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, Virginia now dedicates her life to helping teams improve, innovate, and thrive in the ever-changing galactic workforce.   Virginia’s Core Principles in Global Mobility Precision First, Humanity Always As […]

The dream is iconic: a laptop on a Croatian beach or a cozy hut in Estonia. For Millennials and the “new breed” of global talent, the allure of the nomadic life is undeniable. However, as any seasoned traveler knows, the picturesque Instagram post rarely shows the struggle for reliable Wi-Fi or the “tax nightmare” lurking behind a Zoom call. A New Breed in Global Mobility? The term “Digital Nomad” isn’t a 21st-century invention; it was coined in 1997. Yet, until recently, it was reserved for a tech-savvy elite. Today, it is a mainstream ambition. But as you transition from a “desk-bound employee” to a “location-independent founder,” you must realize that freedom comes with a new set of rules—especially in a […]

Guest post by Plaxides Namutami In the high-stakes world of global business, there is a quiet, frustrating paradox: the most competent professionals are often the least visible. You have navigated cross-border mergers, managed diverse teams across time zones, and solved problems that would baffle most. You are, by every definition, a Global Rockstar. Yet, when a recruiter searches for your name or a potential partner visits your LinkedIn profile, they find a “digital ghost”, an outdated profile, a silent feed, or a narrative that belongs to a version of you from five years ago. And let’s not even talk about your headshot, made on your smartphone, and your CV that still looks like Times New Roman was a thing. In […]

As I mentioned in this post during the early days of the pandemic my mother could not find yeast. Her village in Southern Germany had a yeast shortage. We don’t have a shortage of anything here in Zurich, neither toilet paper, nor yeast, even though demand for both was higher than in “normal” times. My mother likes to bake in normal times but I felt she needed to bake even more in these times.