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In this episode of Sirva Soundbites, we explore the significant global immigration shifts driven by the "Super Election Year" of 2024. With elections taking place in the UK, EU, and the US, as well as key global regions, we examine how political outcomes are shaping immigration strategies worldwide.
Ray Rackham, Senior Vice President, Global Client Solutions & Thought Leadership at Newland Chase, joins us to discuss the rising protectionist rhetoric, anti-immigrant sentiment, and how this affects talent mobility amidst aging populations and labor shortages.
Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma and Ray as they dive into the dual role of immigration—whether it’s protecting local labor markets or revitalizing economies—and how political discourse often conflates economic migration with asylum issues.
Key Takeaways:

• Understand how the push towards immigration reform has potential long-term impacts on global talent mobility.
• Understand the larger geopolitical influences on global immigration policies.
• Identify key strategies for talent mobility programs to better prepare for immigration challenges.

Ray Rackham is the recipient of the 2022 Global Mobility Professional of the Year award hosted by the Forum of Expatriate Management (FEM). A qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in the Private, Public, Legal and Financial Sectors, Ray is a graduate of the London School of Economics and the Inns of Court School of Law, and has successfully managed a series of client and/or compliance program portfolios in some of the largest, multi-national organizations and governmental departments, with a proven track record of delivering policy change. Ray is currently the SVP Global Client Solutions & Thought Leadership at Newland Chase.

Emma Dodwell-Groves is a Consultant on the Sirva Global Advisory Services team and has over 15 years of experience supporting clients in talent development, global mobility, and cultural training, with a more recent specialization in consulting on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.
Sirva Soundbites provides the insights, tools and best practices to help talent mobility and human resources professionals navigate through the evolving global talent mobility landscape more confidently and effectively.

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The US election has concluded, and several newly elected global leaders have initiated the implementation of legislative agendas. This juncture provides an opportune moment to revisit the "super election year" and, through the prism of immigration, analyze the realized changes and formulate strategic responses for the field of global mobility.

Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves and Ray Rackham, Co-Chair at Newland Chase, as they reflect on what happened during the super election year and discuss next steps which talent mobility professionals will need to consider.

Ray Rackham is Co-Chair of Newland Chase, and serves as Senior Vice President for Client Solutions for CIBT Inc. As Co-Chair of Newland Chase, Ray focuses on the broad commercial aspects of the company; having responsibility for our world-class Newland Chase Advisory practice, our Client Relationship Management and Key Strategic Partnership groups, the development of Immigration Client Solutions; as well as a number of CIBT functions, including marketing. Ray’s role is to ensure that the services we offer meet the needs of our clients, today, tomorrow and beyond. Ray also leads on our thought leadership, public policy, and advocacy efforts.

Emma Dodwell-Groves is a Consultant on the Sirva Global Advisory Services team and has over 15 years of experience supporting clients in talent development, global mobility, and cultural training, with a more recent specialization in consulting on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.
Sirva Soundbites provides the insights, tools and best practices to help talent mobility and human resources professionals navigate through the evolving global talent mobility landscape more confidently and effectively.

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Join us for a candid and deeply personal conversation with Sirva Senior Vice Presidents, Hannah Richardson and Sally Tomte. They open up about the raw challenges of navigating the workplace, while offering invaluable insights into hurdles they've overcome and the strategies they've developed to successfully juggle motherhood and executive leadership.

Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfolio of multi-national client engagements, strategic partnership, and business alignment to help drive the client agenda. With over 20 years of experience in talent mobility, Hannah has a deep understanding of the macro trends shaping the industry and understands strategic client requirements.

Sally Tomte is Senior Vice President, Global Customer Experience and Operations for Sirva. She has senior oversight for the global experience delivery teams that guide relocating employees through their relocation or assignment journey. She also oversees the Sirva transformation team that continuously enhances experience through the blend of digital and human solutions.
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As 2024 draws to a close, Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services at Sirva together with Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, reflect on key events and challenges global talent mobility leaders had to navigate through the super election year. Listeners will be able to understand in great detail how global election campaign results have driven greater polarization around the world and a spotlight on divisive topics that may impact mobility.
Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfolio of multi-national client engagements, strategic partnership, and business alignment to help drive the client agenda. With over 20 years of experience in talent mobility, Hannah has a deep understanding of the macro trends shaping the industry and understands strategic client requirements.
Emma Dodwell-Groves is a Consultant on the Sirva Global Advisory Services team and has over 15 years of experience supporting clients in talent development, global mobility, and cultural training, with a more recent specialization in consulting on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.
Sirva Soundbites provides the insights, tools and best practices to help talent mobility and human resources professionals navigate through the evolving global talent mobility landscape more confidently and effectively.

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Following a significant election year, the focus shifts to the geopolitical landscape, marked by escalating trade tensions and tighter border controls. Beyond these immediate concerns, a more insidious long-term risk for global organizations is the societal impact of changing demographics. UN data, highlighted in a McKinsey report, reveals a growing "youth scarcity" due to declining birth rates and aging populations in advanced economies.

This demographic shift threatens economic growth and creates a challenge for businesses needing more workers for longer hours to maintain productivity. With birth replacement rates below 2.1 in many developed nations, this problem is exacerbated. Consequently, businesses are moving away from traditional HR structures and building global workforce functions.

Join Sirva Soundbites host, Emma Dodwell-Groves, Senior Manager, Global Advisory Services and Hannah Richardson, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Services as they discuss the demographic shifts in global workforce functions and its impact on talent relocation in 2025.

Hannah Richardson is currently the Senior Vice President of Sirva's Global Strategic Services. Hannah is responsible for a portfolio of multi-national client engagements, strategic partnership, and business alignment to help drive the client agenda. With over 20 years of experience in talent mobility, Hannah has a deep understanding of the macro trends shaping the industry and understands strategic client requirements.
Emma Dodwell-Groves is a Consultant on the Sirva Global Advisory Services team and has over 15 years of experience supporting clients in talent development, global mobility, and cultural training, with a more recent specialization in consulting on diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.
Sirva Soundbites provides the insights, tools and best practices to help talent mobility and human resources professionals navigate through the evolving global talent mobility landscape more confidently and effectively.
Get in touch with us: [email protected]

Get in touch with us: [email protected]