press / Mar 11, 2026

cartus research highlights resilient global mobility market

Family within a maze

two-thirds of companies with cross-border moves report stable or increased relocation volume in 2026

DANBURY, CONN. (MARCH 11 2026) – Cartus Corporation, a Compass International Holdings (CIH) company and global leader in talent mobility and corporate relocation solutions, has announced the release of its Global Talent Mobility Survey 2026.

The second report in this bi-annual series delves into key aspects of corporate mobility programs with international (cross-border) moves, focusing on areas such as move volume and activity, cost management, remote work, inclusive mobility initiatives, technology, and sustainability.

The research shows market expansion and company growth are fueling mobility growth in international markets, while costcontainment efforts and reduced demand in certain markets contribute to flatter volumes.

other highlights from the report:

  • New destinations: Mexico was the top destination for new moves in 2026; followed by India in second place; and Canada, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the UK tied in third position.
  • Most anticipated moves for 2026: Business travelers (73%) are the most anticipated mobility activity this year, followed by international short-term assignments (66%), and intra-country moves (64%).
  • Sustainability in mobility: Over half of survey respondents reported their company had a business-wide sustainability policy, demonstrating a growing commitment to embedding responsible practices into mobility programs.

demographics

Representing data gathered from every region and sector, the report includes insights from automotive, construction, consumer goods, energy/oil and gas, gaming, finance, insurance, manufacturing, pharma, retail, and tech clients. More than half (53%) are from in-house global mobility/relocation functions, 29% are from human resource/people/talent acquisition, and an additional 17% are from compensation and benefits/total rewards-based roles. (One percent identified as “other.”)

Access the full survey report:cartus.com/survey. 

about cartus

Cartus Corporation is a part of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), a global real estate services company with a presence in every major U.S. city and in approximately 120 countries and territories. As a global leader in talent mobility, Cartus provides the full spectrum of corporate relocation services in 190+ countries to organizations of all sizes—including nearly a third of Fortune 100 companies and hundreds of small-to-mid-size clients supported through its dedicated Cartus Insignia segment.  

media contact 

Trevor Macomber 

Director, Global Marketing, Cartus