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When big changes are afoot, uncertainty runs high. As organizations contend with shifting border policies, a new Prime Minister, U.S. tariffs, travel bans, and the potential for economic downturn, the challenge to business travel and of relocating talent to, from and within North America becomes increasingly complex. Employers must navigate this evolving landscape while also addressing the concerns of their mobile workforce. And it all starts with staying informed.
Guided by leading global mobility and immigration experts, this session will explore how forward-thinking employers are mitigating risk in cross-border travel and relocation, limiting the impact of tariffs on their mobility programs, and maintaining compliance. Attendees will also gain insight into effective communication strategies that HR leaders can use to support mobile employees, reduce anxiety, and uphold duty of care in today’s dynamic regulatory environment.
Learning Objectives:
- This session will help inform attendees of how and what HR leaders should be communicating to mobile employees to ensure compliance and reduce uncertainty.
- This session will specifically discuss the current risks and recommendations for employees travelling or relocating to the US and Canada.
- Panelists will share best practices for protecting businesses and their mobile demographic in this complex regulatory environment.
Speaker Bio(s):
Jennifer Connell, Moderator, Vice President, Advisory Services, Weichert Workforce Mobility
A noted Global Mobility subject matter expert and industry knowledge leader, Jennifer regularly serves as a resource for HR and business publications, covering a broad range of pertinent topics, including core-flex approaches, cost containment, choice programs, workforce development and duty of care. She is also a well-known and much sought-after speaker at industry conferences, highly regarded for her engaging and interactive presentation style. She has served as a member of the editorial committees for both Perspectives, published by the Canadian Employee Relocation Council, and Mobility, published by Worldwide ERC.Jennifer is a renowned Global Mobility expert with over 20 years of experience. She started her career at Weichert Workforce Mobility in 1999, gaining hands-on experience in Operations. Before that, she worked in HR roles at Watson Wyatt Worldwide and Sun Life of Canada. Jennifer holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts and several professional designations, including Global Mobility Specialist and Certified Relocation Professional. She is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and contributes to HR publications, focusing on topics like core-flex approaches and cost containment.
Ann Stafford
Ann is a seasoned leader in the global mobility industry with over 30 years of experience. She excels in team engagement and operational effectiveness. Ann has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) and holds the Global Mobility Specialist and Canadian Global Mobility Professional designations. She has been honored with CERC’s Distinguished Service Award. Ann earned her BA and MBA from the University of Toronto.
Rick Lamanna
Rick is a partner at Fragomen’s Toronto office, offering strategic guidance on Canadian immigration matters. With nearly 20 years of experience, he is certified as a Specialist in Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Law and serves on the Board of the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association (CILA). Rick advises on temporary categories like Intracompany Transfers and Labour Market Impact Assessments, as well as permanent residence and corporate immigration compliance. His expertise makes him a trusted advisor for navigating complex immigration challenges.