2026年全球人力资源派遣调查报告

tech, travel, andtomorrow’s workforce global talentmobilitysurvey 2026 FULLREPORT short on time?Get the highlights in our Executive Summary. global talent mobility survey 2026 inside the global mobility maze: tech, travel, and tomorrow’s workforce Our biannual Global Talent MobilitySurvey Report 2026 takes you tothe heart of today’s relocationrealities—where economicheadwinds, rapid innovation,and the quest for a greatemployee experience collide. With insights from83 industry-spanningmobility, HR, and people leaders, weuntangle the twists and turns of globalmobility throughtried-and-true surveytopics(think: cost pressures, flex mobility,tech-powered solutions) as well asfreshquestionslike what really definesrelocation successand which perks areoffered to C-suite and executiveemployees. Our data spotlights a sector in motion,powered by a relentless focus on bothmoving people successfully and achievingwider organizational goals. thank you to everyone who completed our second global talentmobility survey and shared the real stories and experiencesshaping the future of our industry survey respondent faces and places program size international (cross-border) move volume intra-country (domestic), non-US move volume unlock your vipwebinar pass Gain an early invite to ourupcoming webinar, sharing thelatest Cartus research. Emailcartussolutions@cartus.comwith “webinar” in the subjectfor your golden ticket! speed bumps and green lights what’s driving mobility trends? Whether your company’s movevolume has been going up,down, or staying the same,you aren’t alone:This isone of several topics in thesurvey findings wherethe reality for companiesis split fairly evenly. Asmany companies sawan increase in volume inthe last 2 years (35%) asexperienced a decrease(34%), while 31% reportedvolume as stable. reasons for relo Beyond cost and company growth, it’s interesting tosee that“fewer remote workers”ranked third amongthe key reasons for a dip in mobility activity. Right behindthat, having“more local talent available”took fourthplace, while“sluggish company growth”rounded outthe list. On the flip side, for the 35% of companies withmore moves,“merger and acquisition”was a majordriver—tying right back to the top spot:“expansion intonew markets.” location matters An interesting takeaway from the findings is that somecompanies and industries are not finding the local skillsand talent they need in the countries where they dobusiness, while others are. The types of skills requiredand their availability in certain locations affect movevolume across all industries. what elseis driving a declinein moves? • fewer remote workers• more local talent available• sluggish company growth where in the world greatest mobilitychallenges by location top five new destination countries: •Immigration:China, Europe, United States•Local laws:Brazil, India, Switzerland•Housing/compensation/culture:China, Mexico, UK, Vietnam 2026 vs. 2024 Just 2 years ago, Vietnam was the hot new relocationspot, leading the pack ahead of Australia, Malaysia, andSingapore. Fast-forward to 2026 and not one of thesedestinations makes the top 5. In fact, Vietnam hasshifted to one of our most challenging locations for2026, with “competitive talent landscapes”, “languagechallenges”, and “immigration” reported as possibleobstacles. canada relocation watch-out Canada is implementing significant temporaryresident reductionsunder its 2026–2028 ImmigrationLevels Plan, targeting a drop from ~7% of thepopulation to below 5% by 2028. Work permitvolumes are being moderated, with stricter rules forlow-wage and short-term roles, while higher-skilledassignments remain prioritized. Organizations shouldanticipate tighter compliance requirements and longerlead times for internships, short-term projects, andcertain construction roles. mobility mastery navigating hurdles and harnessing opportunities key global mobility challenges key global mobility priorities 1rising mobility costs/immigration(tied) 1improve in-house mobilityprocesses and optimization extended business travelersor remote workers improve the employeeexperience achieving a more flexible approachto mobility/calculating mobilityroi (tied) experience matters most Employee experience comes up repeatedly throughoutthis report. For example, it is the top reason why morethan half of companies plan to review their policiesin 2026. We also see the key priority—the need to improvein-house processes and program optimization—as thefoundation needed to support the other 2 priorities,improving the employee experience and strengtheningcompliance. challenge overload This year’s survey serves up a buffet of challenges with 5in the top 3 alone! Companies are juggling a wide mix,but immigration headaches and rising mobility costs haveleapfrogged to the front of the line. Hot on their heels?Extended business travelers (EBTs) and remote workers. With compliance a key priority, it’s no shock thatimmigra