introducing the global talent mobility survey 2026

inside the global mobility maze: tech, travel, and tomorrow’s workforce

full report: 2026 trends, data, and expert insights

The Cartus Global Talent Mobility Survey 2026 unlocks the most impactful trends shaping the future of workforce relocation. Blending trusted benchmarks with newly introduced questions, the survey uncovers the challenges, shifts, and successes influencing mobility, HR, and people leaders around the globe. From smarter cost strategies and evolving policy flexibility to enhanced employee experiences and sustainability progress, these insights offer a clear, data‑driven view you won’t find anywhere else.

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Discover the twists and turns of talent management and global mobility with our brand-new survey. With intel across industries (and the world!), we’ve got the inside scoop on the 2026 relo landscape:

  • Speed bumps and green lights: what are today’s key mobility trends?
  • Driven to adapt: what’s fueling mobility policy overhauls?
  • From budgets to benefits: how do you get the most bang for your mobility buck?

Want answers? Our Executive Summary is just the beginning—check out the full report!

Get ready for a fresh look at what’s helping and hindering corporate relocation for small-to-midsized programs in 2026! Dive into key findings on growth, flexibility, and cost-conscious strategies, all gathered from companies moving fewer than 100 employees per year.

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Cartus Insignia® delivers dedicated, flexible solutions for teams moving a select number of employees. Backed by decades of dedicated experience serving small-to-midsized relocation programs, learn more about how Cartus can support you by visiting our Insignia page.

Wondering what’s shaping the future of talent mobility in the manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries? This report breaks down the latest trends, challenges, and strategies, and is designed to give your business a competitive edge:

  • Learn how these sectors approach employee experience and assignment success 
  • Unpack why half of companies don’t measure mobility ROI…and how to fix it 
  • Gain strategic ideas to pressure-test your mobility playbook for 2026

Elevate your talent mobility strategy today. 

What’s shaping the future of talent mobility in the oil, gas, and energy sector? This report breaks down the latest trends, challenges, and strategies, and explores the following:

  • Mobility trends
  • Moves that rule
  • How to make a relocation shine
  • Flexible mobility
  • Repatriation done right

Transform your talent mobility strategy today. 

Unlock the future of talent mobility in APAC. Our region-focused report covers:

  • Mobility priorities and challenges 
  • Key locations
  • Move models
  • Ways to measure relocation success
  • International compensation
  • Flexible policy
  • Inclusive mobility
  • Technology and AI 

Ready to get the inside scoop on talent mobility trends shaking up consumer goods and retail? Stay ahead of the curve with our industry trends report, covering topics including:

  • Technology and AI
  • Factors driving mobility trends
  • International assignment compensation
  • Inclusive mobility
  • Intra-country moves
  • Sustainability
  • How to gain return on investment
  • Ways to measure relocation success

Transform your mobility playbook today!

Ready to level up your talent mobility strategy? Dive into the trends, stats, and secrets behind successful global mobility in the EMEA region. Our report covers:

  • How businesses measure international assignment successincluding ROI and retention
  • Employee experience trends and repatriation best practices
  • Why some companies don’t formally track assignment outcomes
  • Challenges facing EMEA mobility teams in a complex regulatory climate
  • The impact of cross-cultural coaching
  • Strategies to streamline and elevate your mobility program in 2026

Curious? Download the full report today!

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