31 Oct, 2023 ICYMI: travel trends, immigration changes, and geopolitics By Chris Pardo Frequently, many of the same challenges that impact global travel also impact talent mobility for global mobility programs. That's why...
17 Oct, 2023 ICYMI: per diem rates, mortgages...and bed bugs! By Chris Pardo Every two weeks we summarize recent global events and changes that might have an impact on your global mobility program and relocating...
03 Oct, 2023 ICYMI: The Olympics, strikes, and numerous immigration updates By Chris Pardo Welcome to the first ICYMI post in the fourth quarter of 2023! A global mobility program may be really well aligned with key strategic...
19 Sep, 2023 ICYMI: 12 country updates and locational challenges to keep your mobility program on track By Chris Pardo Some big news related to short-term stays (under 30 days) in NYC with Local Law 18 coming into effect on Tuesday, September 5th. This...
05 Sep, 2023 ICYMI - Climate, crises, and transportation challenges By Chris Pardo One of the big elements to any relocation and assignment program is transportation. Getting people and stuff to and from destinations is...
25 Jul, 2023 ICYMI: climate change, immigration updates, and political upheaval By Chris Pardo Welcome back to our bi-weekly review of what has been happening (or is coming) that could impact your global mobility program and...
16 May, 2023 ICYMI: A few countries to keep an eye on By Chris Pardo Crisis24 offers country reports and global risks maps. They assign a risk rating on countries that reflects the degree of risk in each...
31 May, 2022 ICYMI: BA.2.12.1 is dominant as more countries reduce restrictions and cost become biggest concern By Chris Pardo Welcome back to being cautious, even after one of the busiest travel periods since the start of the pandemic. COVID-19 strain BA.2.12.1...
22 Feb, 2022 ICYMI: Restrictions are being removed and travel options are opening up By Chris Pardo Determining whether we are moving in the right direction depends on where you are located and what is going on with infection rates...
28 Dec, 2021 ICYMI: The pandemic is now in the age of Omicron as we head into the new year By Chris Pardo Maybe because Omicron-induced staff shortages have forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights over the holidays so far, the topic of...
30 Nov, 2021 ICYMI - Omicron enters the scene and drastically changes the global travel landscape By Chris Pardo Probably before travelers in the U.S. could even unpack their Thanksgiving holiday suitcases, news hit that a panel from the World Health...
04 Nov, 2021 ICYMI: Is it too soon to say we can see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel? By Chris Pardo Despite the COVID-19 global death toll surpassing 5 million people recently, "Light at the end of the tunnel" is a phrase I am hearing...