b'VOX POPTHE CHANGING ROLE OF MOBILITY PROFESSIONALSHow do you see yourrole evolving as we move toward apost-COVID world?Perspectives asks threemobility professionalsabout the changesthey see aheadMala CornellSenior Manager, Global Mobility, Human Resources, Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardGlobal mobility is a popular destination inprograms and policies to be more flexible, and companies these days. It seems that everyone iscreate new ones to adapt to the future. interested in how various complexities like tax,I also see more technical solutions on the horizon, immigration, and employee and business needs areideally ones that provide real-time employee colliding and how we can make everyone happydata married with many expected updates to with so many barriers along the way. The truth is,global immigration laws and tax rules, which in some ways, mobility has not changed on thiswill help mobility teams sleep better at night front. We are accustomed to this complexity.(i.e., manage compliance). The sheer volume of people and companies lookingFinally, I see the role being one that will require to better their employee value proposition bycontinuous learning. Staying close and learning from opening up remote work has given mobility profes- one another is so important now. sionals an opportunity to show our stuff. By doing so, we will earn our seat at the table generatingWhile the future may feel a little scary with so much ideas, solutions, and developing strategies that alignchange, I must say I feel privileged to be part of a with the new world of work.welcoming and experienced community of members who I know I can reach out to for help or guidance. How do I see the role in the future? While thereThe past year has taught us a lot, but the impacts is still some uncertainty about recovery timing,will be felt for years to come. I look forward to I see the future as ripe with opportunity to belearning how these impacts can turn into opportun-creative, innovate, advise on complex issues, updateities for us all together.16PERSPECTIVES Spring 2021'