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Sirva Soundbites
S6E1 New Year New Workforce: Top Talent Mobility Trends for 2026
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As organizations navigate AI-driven transformation, geopolitical shifts, and changing workforce expectations, global mobility leaders face critical new challenges. In this episode, Kate Rothwell and Hannah Richardson unpack the trends shaping 2026: why only 1 in 5 AI investments show measurable ROI, how talent intelligence platforms are enabling internal-first mobility, and what it takes to prove mobility's strategic value.
Discover practical plays including: building mobility EVPs to combat culture dissonance, creating AI governance frameworks, integrating HRIS with mobility data for ROI tracking, and supporting the shift from traditional assignments to short-term gigs and rotations. Whether you're managing rehiring initiatives, embedding wellbeing guidance, or partnering with global talent teams, this episode delivers actionable strategies for 2026 and beyond.
Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfolio of multi-national client engagements, strategic partnership, and business alignment to help drive the client agenda. With over 20 years of experience in talent mobility, Hannah has a deep understanding of the macro trends shaping the industry and understands strategic client requirements.
Kate Rothwell has been an accomplished global mobility professional for more than 25 years. She joined Sirva in 2011, bringing extensive experience in account management, operations, and leadership from her roles in global mobility teams and as a service partner.
Since last year, Kate has served as Director of Global Advisory Services at Sirva, where she leads strategic consulting initiatives across mobility program optimization and transformation.
Chapters
- 3:07 - The AI Messy Middle Meets Mobility
- 19:07 - Wellbeing & Culture — Risks for Mobile Talent
- 23: 46 - The Shift to Internal-First Mobility
- 34:22 - How to Support Internal Talent Marketplace
- 36:25 - Mobility ROI & Data Integration
- 44:33 - Practical Plays for 2026
Speakers:
Hannah Richardson, SVP Global Strategic Services
Kate Rothwell, Director Global Advisory Services
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