The mobility department is a specific department within an organization that oversees a mobile workforce. It is responsible for employees and independent contractors who work across different regions and countries. 

The mobility department is also known as a:

• Global mobility service
• Mobility management
• Mobility service provider
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Overall, the mobility department handles administrative tasks associated with having a global mobile workforce. This includes the following:‍

• ‍Global payroll‍
• Legal and tax compliance‍
• Benefits administration‍
• Relocation processes‍
• Visas and immigration support
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A mobility department guarantees that every mobile worker is in full compliance with local labor laws and regulations in the country they reside in. It also provides mobile employees with all the necessary support and resources when in their new location.

Having a mobility department is essential for companies that plan to expand internationally. Organizations that implement a mobility department will experience many benefits.

• Centralized management: This provides mobile employees with a single point of contact for all topics regarding mobility as well as standardized policies and procedures. 
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• Improved employee satisfaction: Having a mobility department that supports mobile employees is crucial for employees and their experience with the organization. This positively impacts their employee experience and will ultimately lead to higher retention rates.
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• Talent mobility: A mobility departments’ main purpose is to support mobile and international employees. Companies with a mobile workforce can offer employees the chance to experience working in different countries, short-term or long-term. Mobility departments will support the employee and organization during this process.
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Managing a team of mobile employees may seem like it comes with many intricacies and processes. While a mobility department helps make the process more efficient, so does working with an EOR like Borderless. Borderless will work alongside your mobility department to guarantee compliant onboarding and hiring. Book a demo today.