b'While its too early to comment in any depth on the findings, Barber says several key results have emerged (see sidebar) including the fact that existing controls tend to be isolated in nature. WhileKEY FINDINGSthese controls have been in place, they are all very siloed as we look into the different aspects that make up legal compliance, he notes, adding that the information gleaned from the study will result inTHE STUDY IDENTIFIES:a broader framework for addressing compliance. This is the first time that there is something holistically or systematically [being] put into place that shows the elements someone should look at before they start to embark on moving people globally. This is where the The policies, controls management framework comes in. and practices for being Ultimately, the survey will help relocation professionals under- fully compliant with stand the myriad aspects and implications of compliance. Welllegal obligationsbe sharing stories and examples, particularly as they pertain to fines, which should [help people] understand why all of these things should be considered, says Barber. It will be a frameworkCompany reputation that is more holistic or systematic of all of the things to consider, covering nine topic areas [within] the work of global mobility.is the most important These topic areas are: permanent establishment, employment law,consequence of non-data privacy, immigration, personal tax, social security, payroll,compliancecompensation & benefits, anti-bribery and duty of care. Through this partnership with CERC weve been fortunateA higher level of to source people in the [relocation] business so our findings are from a very informed base, concludes Barber, adding Its acompliance is reached topic that people certainly want to know about, but its a sensi- when global mobility tive one because no one wants to admit what the repercussionsis fully integrated into were [if] they werent compliant. So, weve really been doingthe risk management some interesting digging.policy and culture of The full results of the study will be presented at the upcomingthe organizationCERC Conference, taking place September 15 to 17 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Organizations centrally tracking travellers STUDY PARTNERS report a higher level of complianceCO-CHAIRS:Cal Barber, Professor, School of Leadership and Human Resources, Seneca College and Stephen Cryne, CEO, CERC //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////PROJECT MANAGER:Andrew Paton, Research Manager Applied Research, Seneca CollegeSTEERING COMMITTEE:Dan Boucher, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Research, CPHR AlbertaStephen Green, Managing Partner, Green & Spiegel LLPGordon Kerr, Legal Trainer and Consultant, Edinburgh, Scotland DIAMOND CLUB PRODUCERHolly Macfarlane, Sr HR Advisor, Global Mobility, Husky Energy Inc.Patrick OLeary, Client Service Manager, Fragomen (Canada) CoLynn Shotwell, Head, Global Outreach & Operations,Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) USAEllie Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Advisory Services,Weichert Workforce Mobility, USA 905-841-0000Tad Zurlinden, CEO, EuRA, UK HALLMARKLINDREALTY.COMFOR ALL YOUR GTA REFERRALSRESEARCH TEAM:Seneca College GREATER TORONTO AREA, ONTARIO, CANADAService with hallmark lind Group realty ltd., brokerage TECHNOLOGY TEAM:IBM Canada independently owned and operated ProfessionalismFall 2019PERSPECTIVES33'