Mark A. Bicocchi Senior Manager, Global Mobility, Hilton Worldwide
b"Today's CONVERSATION:\\n1)\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Global Mobility\\xa0Policy Changes & Evolution\\n\\n\\n \\tHow we approach sensitive topics like how we define an accompanying dependent, \\u201cfamily size\\u201d, who is authorized, etc., how we define \\u201cdomestic partner\\u201d from a Mobility & Benefits perspective, etc.\\n\\n\\n \\tIndustry differences regarding exception management and control \\u2013 certain industries have tighter reigns on policy, while others seem to follow a more \\u201copen\\u201d approach.\\xa0 Commercial world vs Government contractors very different.\\n\\n2)\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Carving out \\u201ca\\xa0seat at the table\\u201d for your Mobility Program\\n\\n\\n \\tHow do we continue to drive Mobility\\u2019s value and create more awareness within our organizations on what Mobility is, how we can support the various functional areas with expertise, guidance, etc., and connecting all of the dots with our suppliers and internal stakeholders.\\n\\n\\n \\tStakeholder buy-in\\n\\n3)\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The importance of Technology and Assignment Management in Mobility\\n\\n\\n \\tMany organizations light years ahead of others \\u2013 still many out there using very manual processes to track; this damages opportunities for compliance and duty of care\\n\\n\\n \\tOne key is obtaining buy-in from leadership in enabling the program to purchase feasible technology to allow effective tracking from a payroll & tax perspective"