The Function of Global Mobility Software in International Assignments
Global Mobility software plays a crucial role in managing and facilitating international assignments for employees working across different countries. The primary goal of such software is to streamline and enhance the entire process of global mobility, ensuring a smooth transition for both employees and organizations. The right Global Mobility software provides organizations with the tools and resources needed to streamline processes, enhance communication, and ensure compliance. Here are some key aspects of the role of Global Mobility software in international assignments:
1. Assignment Planning and Tracking:
- Assists in estimating costs of assignments, and planning and scheduling international moves, including assignment duration, location, and specific tasks.
- Provides real-time tracking of the progress of assignments, allowing for better management and coordination.
2. Compliance and Immigration Resources:
- Provides the ability to automate and streamline the processing of visas and work permits, ensuring that employees have all the necessary documentation needed to work in a foreign country.
- Enables tracking and managing immigration requirements and compliance with local laws and regulations.
3. Vendor Management and Support:
- Offers workflow management tools for contacting, managing, and communicating with vendors involved in assignment process.
- Provides full financial integration to process and pay vendor invoices.
4. Communication and Collaboration:
- Facilitates communication and collaboration among global teams, ensuring that employees can connect seamlessly across different time zones and locations.
- Enables the sharing of information and updates related to international assignments, fostering a sense of connectivity.
5. Budgeting and Expense Management:
- Provides the ability to manage assignment budgets and capped moves in a centralized location.
- Facilitates the tracking and reimbursement of expenses related to international assignments, including relocation costs, housing, and travel expenses.
- Ensures transparency and compliance with company policies regarding expense management.
6. Compensation and Benefits Management
- Provides financial integration to ensure full visibility of assignment costs.
- Facilitates automation of complex compensation and benefits processes amongst HR, Payroll, RMC, Tax Advisors and Suppliers.
- Ensures transparency, accuracy, and compliance with local regulations, ultimately saving time and reducing administrative burdens related to salary calculations, tax equalization, and allowances.
7. Risk Management:
- Assists in identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with international assignments, such as security concerns or health and safety issues.
- Provide emergency response and support mechanisms in case of unforeseen events.
8. Talent Management:
- Aids in talent acquisition and retention by managing the mobility of key personnel across international locations.
- Helps organizations strategically deploy their workforce to meet business objectives.
9. Data and Analytics:
- Offers analytical tools for data tracking of crucial metrics in global mobility, empowering organizations to make informed decisions and enhance efficiency in managing international assignments.
- Delivers insights into cost-effectiveness, employee satisfaction, vendor/supplier management, and overall program performance.
In general, Global Mobility software plays a crucial role in effectively overseeing international assignments, fostering a positive employee experience, reducing risks, and aiding organizations in accomplishing their global business goals.
At Servicengine, we leverage the dynamic force of global mobility through our software, which adapts to the ever-changing landscape. By automating workforce mobility, our partners enhance productivity, enabling them to concentrate on strategic responsibilities instead of the routine aspects of assignment management. Servicengine’s technology has transformed onboarding with rapid startup, readily available templates, workflows, tools, and reports, delivering a seamless and efficient experience for HR managers and employees.
About Yesmin Aponte-Baldwin
Yesmin Aponte-Baldwin joined the Servicengine team in 2017 and is responsible for product development and enhancement of Servicengine’s International Compensation Management and Tax Assistance modules. She is a global compensation and relocation tax specialist with over 10 years of experience in the industry.
Yesmin’s past responsibilities have included managing and directing all global operational activities in the delivery of international payroll, financial management, relocation tax administration, client implementation projects, consulting services, strategic planning, global compensation trainer and served as the primary interface between clients and third party payroll providers. Her experience consists of working with clients that relocate employees globally and domestically.
Yesmin is a graduate of Sacred Heart University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business. She obtained her Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification from Worldwide ERC in 2012.