Episode #84: Paul's Top 5 Predictions for Global Mobility in 2026

Is AI now essential for Global Mobility, not just a nice-to-have? Which new locations will benefit as traditional immigration routes tighten? How are Mobility teams changing as standalone functions become harder to justify? And why is immigration compliance about to land firmly on the board agenda? It’s time for Paul's annual Global Mobility predictions episode."This is my third year trying to step back and make sense of where our industry is heading, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that predicting the future is a great way to stay humble. Some trends accelerate faster than expected. Others take a very different path.After another year speaking with hundreds of Mobility leaders, HR teams and partners across the ecosystem, one thing feels undeniable: the pace of change right now is wild. Expectations are rising, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year of real shifts for Mobility teams."In this episode, Paul walks through his five biggest predictions for Global Mobility in 2026, exploring what they could mean in practice and why they matter."As always, this list could be much longer, but these are the five I think will most shape the year ahead."Hope you enjoy, and we’d love to hear which ones resonate most!