The Importance of Cross- Border Mobility Presentation to the Council of State Governments Stephen Cryne, President and CEO Canadian Employee Relocation Council July 30, 2015 We work to impact the systems, policies and processes that enable employers to move the right people effectively and efficiently
About CERC Established in 1982 The Council works to impact the systems, policies and processes that enable employers to move the right people effectively and efficiently Funded entirely by member firms, many of whom are FP 100, and have operations in Canada and abroad
Research and Resources
A Global Context The collision of technical disruption, rapid emerging-markets growth and widespread ageing is upending long held assumptions that underpin strategy setting, decision making, and management. McKinsey & Company
MEGA TRENDS Globalization 2.0 Demographic Change Individualism and Values Technology & the Digital Age Changing Work Patterns Organizational Change Knowledge Based Economy Leadership 2030: The Hay Group
Globalization 2.0 Shift in Economic Power: West to East Explosion of Middle Class in emerging markets 2/3 of world s middle class will reside in Asia-Pacific region by 2030 Source OECD The demand for talent is on the rise - and it will not come cheaply
Top 10 Biggest Public Companies Source Forbes
Demographic Changes
Canada is Aging Source: Statistics Canada; team analysis
U.S. Demographics 10,000 people reach age 65 every day By 2029 1 in 5 Americans would be 65 or older, up from 1 in 7 Work force growth rates decrease from.7% to.5% per year Overall labor force participation rate is expected to decrease from 63.7 percent in 2012 to 61.6 percent in 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics
Individualism Choice is going global with a growing middle class GEN Y don t want leadership positions Hay Group Employment must offer self development and achievement of life s goals Malcolm Muggeridge
Technology & the Digital Age
Knowledge Based Economy
What CEOs Think PwC Global CEO Survey, January 2015
Talent Trends 63% Knowledge workers 18% Skilled Trades 51% Leaders 15% Task workers 37% Specialists 13% Process workers Randstad Sourceright Talent Trends Report 2015
Global Context Jobs without people 1/3 of employers are having difficulty filling jobs People without jobs 200 million workers without jobs Manpower Talent Shortage Survey 2015 16
Hardest Jobs to Fill Manpower 2015 Talent Survey
U.S. / Canada Skills Gap 18
The Value of Mobility Develops talent pipeline and future leadership Ensures the right people are in the right place and at the right time Drives business success Contributes to economic growth Promotes innovation Creates jobs, and increases competitiveness
Solutions Strategic mobility for skilled / professional workers Trade agreements to support more open mobility International certification standards with preferred trading partners Fewer restrictions on short term business travel Trusted employer programs to remove adjudication from POE Alignment of tax, social security, health care, financial services Spousal employment support
Beyond The Border Action Plan Shared vision for perimeter security and economic competitiveness Improving the movement of goods and people is number one priority for business 21
Cross Border Mobility The Commitment To improve cross border trade while protecting security The Challenge Do the governments of Canada and the U.S. share the same commitment and agenda? The Reality Cross border mobility of talent is vital to both economies and talent is in short supply yet barriers exist. 22
CERC Cross Border Survey Outdated TN Occupations Lack of efficiency, predictability at the border Currently, it depends on the time of day, the border you cross and which border official you get as to how they interpret the rules. Compliance difficult and confusing 75% Decisions on both sides of the border are inconsistent 75% Training of officials about business needs is inadequate 60% 23
TN Occupations Computer Engineer Financial Analyst Doctor (not limited to research only) Digital Media Specialist Management Consultant Technical Sales Specialist Aeronautic Technician Engineering Technician Human Resources and Management Professionals
Business Proposals Improved decision making Pre-adjudication of TN application Trusted Employer Program Employer attestation for specialized and maintenance workers Modernization of NAFTA classes Open access for business visitor classification Improve tax reporting / withholding Cross border working group 25
Action Plan Commitments Improved decision making Pre-adjudication of application Employer attestation for specialized and maintenance workers? Trusted Employer Program? Modernization of NAFTA classes X Open access for business visitor classification? Improve tax reporting / withholding X Cross border working group 26
Action Plan Status Update June 2013 Commitment of both governments to: Explore the feasibility of incorporating a trusted employer concept in the processing of business travelers between Canada and the U.S. Acknowledgement of the many comments and recommendations received from stakeholders regarding NAFTA professionals, and will seek opportunities to address these issues as part of NAFTA Temporary Entry Working Group process 27
Trusted Employer Program - Principles Facilitate better entry of the employees of employers that meet pre certified eligibility standards in either country; Deliver greater efficiency and predictability, resulting in increased productivity for employers and fewer delays at ports of entry; and Create a more efficient deployment of resources for each government. 28
Trusted Employer Operating Principles Over 97% of respondents want to create a TEP 97% of respondents will share compliance records with the government Over 83% of respondents will submit to a government audit 75% willing to pay a fee for the program 29
Action Plan Status Update 2015 US Government Announces Known Employer Pilot Program Canadian Government: Business Travellers (CIC // DHS) Identify ways to facilitate cross-border business travellers - Prime Minister Harper: Letter to CERC June 29, 2015
Next Steps Improve consistency / predictability of adjudication Pilot the Trusted/ Known Employer Program Work to modernize the NAFTA TN Professionals List NAFTA Temporary Entry Working Group must meet annually with participation from the business community to improve cross border mobility of talent 31
Thank you www.cerc.ca scryne@cerc.ca 32
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