b'RELOCATION TRENDShiring. DEI staff were immediately placeddefined benefits parallel to an ever- rather than hire packing and unpacking on leave; training programs and contractsgrowing shift to relocation allowances.services, says Deane.were suspended; and the Justice Depart- Micheal Deane at All Points Relocation ment was given a mandate to investigateService questions whether these allow- Ultimately, global mobility has always hiring practices in the private sector.ances are always well informed in a worldbeen about bridging borders, sums up Well see what happens given that theof rising accommodation costs. Also,Young, noting that industry changes U.S. is moving away from [DEI], just as the sharing economy has chippedand evolving trends are indicative of a Deane says. away at established models in short-termprofession adapting to changing times rental, the relocation allowance trendand will result in a possibly better model On the sustainability front, the Cartusof mobility in the future. These trends survey found that 56 per cent of organiza- is disadvantageous to the professionalindicate a shift towards a future-oriented tions already have a corporate sustain- moving industry, since it encouragesprogram model, she says, one that is ability strategy that covers the whole busi- relocating employees to rent a U-Haulagile and impactful in an increasingly ness and its supply chain. Its becomingand head across the country [themselves]complex and interconnected world. increasingly normal for companies to require their supply chain to employ sustainability practices. We as a company have our EcoVadis certification, Deane GLOBAL MOBILITYsays, recognizing, however, that this requirement can be difficult for some busi-nesses, such as movers, because their work WHATS NEXT? demands the use of fossil fuels.Like DEI, sustainability too will not likely be a priority for the U.S. administration under Trump. This in turn may cause a disconnect between Canadian andEuropean procurement policies and the North American supply of sustainable goods and services.MORE TRENDSAnother growing consideration in mobility is regulatory compliance. Sheryll S. A. Young, director of global mobility and human resources at OpenText, says compliance is growing more important for a number of reasons.SETTING THE STANDARD IN The global mobility function continuesCANADIAN VEHICLE TRANSPORTto evolve as regulatory frameworks grow more complex and interconnected, and as advanced technologies reshape work- 43 Years of transportation excellenceforce management, Young explains. The increased focus on enforcement, tax250 trucks augmented by rail service across Canadaand immigration reform and regulatoryOur Move Management technology keeps you in the harmonization are indicative of largerdrivers seat throughout your vehicles journeyeconomic and geopolitical shifts. As these trends unfold at the macro level, organ- Mature team of dedicated employees always ensures izations that adapt their mobility strat- consistent and dependable serviceegies will be better positioned to remain competitive and resilient. Hansens fleet of seasoned professional drivers treat The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is oneyour vehicle like their ownmore trend that is on the rise, and oneFlexible pick-up and delivery options to suit your that can be a double-edged sword. Whileevery move typeit promises to streamline time-consuming processes, at the same time it opens upLocal, regional, long-distance, and cross-border data-privacy risks. The onus is ultimatelymoves performedon companies to manage data respon-sibly. Responsible data management and implementation of security protocols are becoming essential tenets of globalOnline quotations at www.LHF.com or call mobility governance, Young says. 1-888-420-8888 for more informationYet another development gaining ground in relocation is the ongoing decline of Spring 2025PERSPECTIVES13'