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🌍 This year’s ECA Mobility Hub is just days away – there’s still time to join us. This Thursday, global mobility professionals will come together at County Hall, London to explore some of the biggest questions facing the industry right now. From global volatility and compliance to AI, automation and demonstrating the strategic value of mobility, our programme brings together a range of perspectives, experiences and practical approaches from across the industry. With 30+ speakers, 18 sessions and 160+ people already registered, there will be plenty to discuss – both in the sessions and beyond them. 📍Last chance to register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0yjq300 #MobilityHub2026 #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel

August brought another mixed month for global currencies. ▪️ The won strengthened 5.5% against the US dollar ▪️ The Australian dollar led major currencies ▪️ Conflict and energy disruption weighed heavily on the Iranian rial and Russian ruble Our latest exchange rates update looks at the key movements and what drove them. 📍Read the full blog: August 2026 exchange rates: eu1.hubs.ly/H0ygy0s0 #ExchangeRates #CurrencyMarkets #GlobalMobility

ECA’s Cost of Living data has been featured in Bloomberg. 👇 The article looks at the latest rankings for Asia, where Hong Kong remains the most expensive location for international assignees, while Singapore ranks eighth globally. Our Asia Director of Business Development, Lee Quane, spoke to Bloomberg about the narrowing gap between the two cities. The difference in living costs is now less than 5%, with the stronger Singapore dollar one of the factors behind the change. Great to see ECA’s data and expertise informing the wider conversation on international assignment costs. 📍Read the Bloomberg coverage: eu1.hubs.ly/H0y9RYR0 📍Explore ECA’s Cost of Living data: eu1.hubs.ly/H0y9RY_0

Why make time for ECA Mobility Hub 2026? Because global mobility isn’t getting any simpler. AI is changing how teams work. Geopolitical uncertainty is creating new risks. Expectations around flexibility and employee experience are rising. And mobility teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their strategic value. Mobility Hub is one day to get ahead of it all. Join us next Thursday to: 💡 Get practical ideas you can take back to your organisation 🎤 Hear an inspiring keynote from BAFTA-winning wildlife presenter, Steve Backshall 🌍 Understand what’s changing across global mobility and business travel – and what it could mean for your programme 🎤 Learn from industry experts across 18 sessions, with perspectives from 30+ speakers 🤝 Compare approaches with your peers and find out how other organisations are tackling similar challenges 💬 Ask questions and join the conversation, rather than simply listening from the sidelines 🔭 Look beyond today’s challenges and explore where global mobility is heading next Give yourself a day to step away from the day-to-day - and think about what’s next for mobility.   But don’t just take our word for it, check out some of the comments from our regular attendees… Secure your place:eu1.hubs.ly/H0y8C5P0 #ECAMobilityHub #GlobalMobility

Some of the best conversations at Mobility Hub won’t happen on stage. They’ll happen over coffee, around a table during our Peer Consultation Hub, between sessions, over lunch… and later, at our evening reception, overlooking the Thames on the terrace of an iconic London venue.   Because while expert insight is a big part of the day, so is the opportunity to compare experiences with people facing many of the same mobility challenges as you. 🌍 With 150+ registrations from 100+ organisations across 14 countries already confirmed, our London conference will bring together a diverse community of global mobility and business travel leaders. Come for the insights, and leave with new ideas, useful conversations and new connections. 🎟️ Secure your place today: eu1.hubs.ly/H0y6ydP0 #MobilityHub2026 #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel

More expertise. More perspectives. More to take away from this year’s ECA Mobility Hub. We’re thrilled to be working with Blick Rothenberg and ITX as event partners for our annual London conference. From panels exploring what true agility looks like in global mobility, to breakout sessions on how integrated technology and expert support can create a seamless employee experience across every mobility journey, they’ll share practical insights and perspectives on some of the issues facing global mobility teams today.   We’re looking forward to welcoming them - alongside mobility professionals from organisations around the world - to County Hall, London on 17 September. A big thank you to our partners for being part of Mobility Hub 2026. 🎟️ Book your free place to join them: eu1.hubs.ly/H0y56mD0 #MobilityHub2026 #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel

Our annual London conference is just two weeks away - and the numbers are adding up…  🎟️ 150+ registrations  🏢 100+ organisations represented  🌍 14 countries represented  🎤 32 speakers  💬 18 sessions  🧭 3 breakout tracks  ⭐ 1 keynote from Steve Backshall  🥂 1 iconic evening reception venue   .. and one day dedicated to the ideas, challenges and conversations shaping global mobility.  From AI, geopolitical risk and compliance to reward, talent, employee experience and business travel, there’s a lot to fit into 17 September.  We’re looking forward to welcoming the global mobility community to London.  Not registered yet? There’s still time to join us, secure your free place here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0y1xYV0.  #MobilityHub2026 #GlobalMobility # BusinessTravel

A city can make sustainable mobility easier – or much harder.   Good public transport helps, but it is only part of the picture. Housing location, cycling infrastructure, furnished accommodation, energy sources and climate all shape how sustainable an international move can realistically be.   Our final blog in our sustainability series looks at what mobility teams can influence, what is dictated by the destination, and why the biggest environmental impacts may sit beyond the daily commute.   📍Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xWVqL0

From earthquakes in Caracas to fuel shortages across Russia, this quarter's Location Ratings update highlights the biggest changes from our review of all 510 published locations. 📈 Caracas recorded the largest score movement this quarter, following June's earthquakes ⚠️ Middle East hardship remains elevated as regional tensions persist 🌐 Improved connectivity eased isolation scores in Tehran and several remote locations Read the full blog for more details and what the changes could mean for your allowances: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xGVwN0 #GlobalMobility #LocationRatings #LocationAllowance #InternationalHR

Cost and sustainability often point in the same direction in global mobility.   Economy travel, tighter shipping limits and greater use of public transport can all reduce both spend and environmental impact.   The more difficult question is what happens when the more sustainable option costs more.   Our latest blog looks at ECA survey data on how cost is shaping sustainability decisions – and why it may be becoming less of a barrier than a gatekeeper.   Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xC8_F0   #GlobalMobility #Sustainability #MobilityPolicy

🐱 Today is International Cat Day – which feels like a good excuse to talk about pet relocation.   For employees moving internationally, leaving a pet behind may not feel like much of an option. But support is still far from standard: just 29% of companies provide some form of pet relocation assistance.   As organisations put more emphasis on the employee experience, is this one of the smaller policy provisions that can make a disproportionately big difference?   #InternationalCatDay #GlobalMobility #EmployeeExperience #Relocation

Central bank intervention doesn't always go to plan.   In July, one Asian intervention had an unexpected knock-on effect on a neighbouring currency, while an oil exporter thousands of miles from the Middle East quietly posted one of the month's strongest currency gains.   📍 Our latest exchange rates update looks at what moved and why: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwVCC0   #GlobalMobility #ExchangeRates #CurrencyMarkets

🚨 Italy reinstates border controls on travel from Spain following the Ceuta crisis On 1 August, Italy temporarily reintroduced border controls for travellers arriving from Spain by air and sea. The measures follow the large-scale influx of people into Ceuta from Morocco and are currently expected to remain in place until 1 September 2026. Travellers may now be required to present passports, national identity cards, visas or residence permits on arrival, and delays are possible. Employers with staff travelling between Spain and Italy should ensure employees carry the correct documents, confirm any relevant immigration permissions and allow extra time for inspections. 📍Read our full update on the situation here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xtN0D0 #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel #Immigration #Schengen #Italy #Spain

What does sustainable global mobility actually look like in practice?  It is about more than reducing flights, shipments or car use. Every decision also has to balance cost, employee experience, operational needs and what is realistically possible in each location.  This month, we’ll be exploring the choices and trade-offs behind more sustainable mobility programmes – and how teams can turn broad commitments into practical progress.  We begin by looking at why sustainability needs to be part of everyday mobility decision-making, rather than treated as a separate workstream.  Read the introductory blog: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xsZHy0 #GlobalMobility #Sustainability #EmployeeMobility

What are the biggest challenges facing global mobility today? From AI and geopolitical uncertainty to compliance, policy design and the evolving role of mobility teams, this year's ECA Mobility Hub is designed to help you navigate what's next. On 17 September in London, you'll hear from industry experts and explore topics including: 🤖 AI and the future of global mobility – automation, predictive modelling and evolving operating models 🌍 Geopolitical risk and resilience – navigating uncertainty and protecting your workforce ✈️ Compliance and business travel – the latest regulatory updates, risks and best practice 🚀 The future of global mobility functions – building agile, strategic and high-impact teams 💰 Compensation and policy design – creating flexible, resilient programmes 🏢 Real-world case studies – learn from the journeys of HEINEKEN, Holcim and Danfoss 🤝 Interactive workshops and peer consultations – practical solutions to your biggest challenges Then round off the day with networking drinks overlooking the iconic River Thames. 🍸🌇 If you're looking for practical insights, valuable peer connections and actionable takeaways, we'd love you to join us. 🔗 Explore the full agenda and secure your place: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xjVvY0 #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel #MobilityHub2026 #London #GlobalWorkforce #HR

AI in global mobility isn't moving as fast as it looks. Yes, usage is everywhere. But scratch below the surface and most is informal, much is unmonitored and very little is integrated into day-to-day workflows. Why? Because global mobility is uniquely difficult terrain for AI: 🧮 Varying obligations across multiple jurisdictions ⚖️ Compliance stakes where small errors lead to real financial, legal or reputational risk 🗃️ Data environments that are fragmented before AI even enters the picture 👉Our latest blog breaks down the barriers: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xj1P10 #GlobalMobility #AI #DataGovernance #MobilityTech

Some of the heaviest obligations in the EU AI Act have been pushed back, with standalone high-risk AI systems now needing to be fully compliant by 2 December 2027. While this adds some breathing space, the transparency rules still apply from August 2026, and more importantly, the delay changes nothing about the governance gap already sitting inside most organisations.   Our recent research found four in five global mobility teams now use AI – but most use is informal, and fewer than half actively monitor it.   Mobility teams handle exactly the data that makes ungoverned AI risky: personal, compensation, immigration and tax information. What can go into a tool, who verifies the output, who's accountable if it's wrong – these are some of the questions you need to consider now, whatever the regulatory timeline.   The organisations that use this extra time well will not just be more prepared for the EU AI Act. They will be in a stronger position to adopt AI confidently, responsibly and consistently across the business.   More on the adoption–governance gap in GM here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0x9sg70   #GlobalMobility #AIGovernance #MobilityTrends

Our recent Global Mobility Now research found that 79% of organisations are now using AI, but only 6% have formally embedded it into their mobility processes. In our latest blog, we explore what this tells us about the current state of AI governance, and why it matters. Read it here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0x7PR30

The wait is over – the 2026 Mobility Hub agenda is now live! This year's programme is built around one key theme: helping global mobility teams become more agile, resilient and ready for what's next. Across the day, you'll hear from industry leaders and peers on topics including: ✔️ Navigating global volatility and building resilience into mobility programmes ✔️ Compliance updates and managing an increasingly complex global workforce ✔️ Real-world case studies from organisations including HEINEKEN, Holcim & Danfoss ✔️ AI, automation and what the future of mobility teams could look like ✔️ Interactive peer consultations and practical breakout sessions to help turn ideas into action And so much more! 👉 Explore the full agenda and book your free place: eu1.hubs.ly/H0x0fd70 📅 17 September | County Hall, London ⌛ But hurry! With limited capacity, if you haven't already secured your ticket we encourage you to do so now to avoid disappointment! #GlobalMobility #BusinessTravel #MobilityHub2026 #London #GlobalWorkforce #HR

🤖 Today is AI Appreciation Day and it's clear AI is rapidly changing the way global mobility teams work.   We're kicking off a series exploring how the industry is adapting to the rise of AI, starting with a snapshot of where things stand across four key themes:   💡 Adoption – how everyday use of general purpose tools has quickly developed 💥 Impact – where AI is already bringing efficiency gains 🛡️ Governance – balancing freedom with oversight 🚧 Barriers – what's putting the brakes on progress   📍 Check out the blog here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0w_6d80   This is just the starting point. Over the coming weeks, we'll be digging deeper into these areas and more.   ➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn to explore our features as soon as they land.   #GlobalMobility #AIAppreciationDay #AIAdoption #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfWork