Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) Americas Summit & EMMAs Awards

Fragomen is a gold sponsor of the Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) Americas Summit & EMMAs Awards taking place May 22 - 23 in Dallas, TX. 

Our Fragomen hosted sessions taking place during the Summit can be found below:

Expert Insight Session:

Navigating Uncertainty: Empowering Flexibility for Business & Employees Amid Rising Costs

Wednesday, May 22: 10:30 am - 11:10 am CDT

Speakers:

• Kristi Taylor, Partner, Fragomen
• Paige Taylor, Partner, Fragomen
• Rachel Garbus, Director, Global Mobility & Immigration, Blue Yonder

Today’s employers are facing a multitude of elements leading to an environment of cost awareness and containment.

Concerns surrounding economic uncertainties coupled with increased US immigration fees are leading companies to problem solve with their immigration partners in new ways to design mobility and immigration policies to effectively manage and reduce costs.

Join our interactive session as we examine strategies related to green card processes, current employee concerns, upcoming presidential election impacts, and relocation policies.

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Roundtable:

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Talent Landscape

Wednesday, May 22: 3:15 pm - 4:10 pm CDT

Speakers:

• Sarah Anstey, Partner, Fragomen
• Haseena Enu, Partner, Fragomen

Join Fragomen experts for a breakout session that will explore cutting-edge strategies for talent acquisition and retention. Amidst evolving immigration policies, complex economic conditions, and geo-political challenges, we'll discuss alternative approaches to workforce planning and development. Topics will include:

• Optimizing overseas assignments, including scenarios to set assignees up to return on an L-1
• Working with F-1 Practical Training – Best Practices and Risk Management
• Leveraging the U.S. permanent residency process as a talent attraction and retention tool
• Managing cost and driving return on investment within your global mobility program and policy

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Closing Panel Discussion:

Is It Time to Rethink Global Mobility?

Thursday, May 23: 2:55 pm - 3:45 pm CDT

Speaker:

• Haseena Enu, Partner, Fragomen

Traditional Global Mobility is increasingly being allied with talent strategy – so should we simply rename it ‘international experience’?

• As we see a rise in non-traditional mobility models including virtual assignments, extended business travel and contractors – how can you utilize these and keep track with finite resources?
• Does immigration provide the answer to skills gaps – and how can you review and evaluate your immigration program, processes, concerns and goals?
• How can you address operational efficiency and business critical needs whilst developing the talent needed now and in the future?
• Are your recruiting and talent management processes and workforce planning fit for purpose? What is best practice?

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Fragomen is shortlisted for EMMAs awards in the following categories:

• Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider (Fragomen & Talent Beyond Boundaries)
• Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year (Worldwide Immigration Trends Report)
• Immigration Provider of the Year
• Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider