Global Mobility Solutions

Data, technology, and consulting services to help you strategically deploy talent across international and domestic borders.

Global mobility isn’t just about moving people, it’s a strategic way to move your business forward. Today, global and domestic mobility is an important component of the overall talent strategy being used by companies to develop and upskill employees at all levels and to fill critical resource gaps. Gone are the days of overly costly mobility programs reserved only for senior/specialized roles. What was once perceived as a costly expense is now considered a strategic investment. Let us help you develop and optimize your global mobility strategy so that it is competitive, cost-conscious, and helps position your organization to find, grow, and keep the talent you need while meeting business objectives.

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4,800+

clients who count on Mercer for mobility support

430+

locations around the world

400,000

expats championed

66%

of multinational clients use Mercer data

Aligning your global mobility strategy to business objectives

An effective workforce mobility strategy enables your company to move talent in the right way, at the right time, for the right reasons, while creating value for both the business and the individual. Programs are a mix of traditional and newer talent move types, presenting challenges and opportunities for mobility leaders and teams. Whether you are managing traditional expats, short-term assignments, domestic moves, or remote and hybrid roles, there is a lot to consider. Careful planning, alignment with organizational business strategy and goals, and attention to compliance, cultural, and employee experience factors are required. Mercer can help!

Why do companies choose Mercer for their workforce mobility needs?

Expert Guidance Navigate the ever-changing and complex geopolitical landscape that may impact mobility strategy, compliance, and mobility support components offered to relocating employees.
Cost Optimization Identify savings in employee packages, assignment structures, and mobility policies while maintaining competitiveness.
Strategic Workforce Planning Align your mobility program with the company’s talent development, business expansion, and global workforce needs and objectives.
Policy Design & Benchmarking Ensure competitive, fair, and compliant mobility policies are in place using the latest data and best practices information.
Employee Experience Enhance the relocation experience, improve satisfaction, boost retention, and grow productivity for your employees and stakeholders.
Change Management Receive support for transitions like global expansion, remote work adoption, or program restructuring.
Scalability & Flexibility Benefit from on-demand expertise without needing full-time internal specialists.

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Calculate equitable allowances that support your strategy

Attract, retain, and support top talent abroad by ensuring that your relocation packages not only are fair but accurately reflect employee needs, including, but not limited to, cost of living, hardship, and housing expenses specific to the host county. With the right data in hand, you can reduce relocation failure risk and build confidence in every move.

Cost of Living Data

Reflecting a unique basket of goods and services and realistic spending habits, easily calculate cost of living allowances for 530+ destinations.

Quality of Living Data

Based on 39 factors within 10 categories, these reports provide an objective, consistent, and comprehensive evaluation of the relative differences in quality of living between cities – with data available for more than 450 cities.

Housing Data and other Allowances

Whether it’s understanding housing rental markets, transportation allowances, educational expenses, or general per diem allowances, having reliable and up-to-date data to consult when setting allowances is critical.