Navigating Global Workforce Mobility 2026
31/03/2026, 11:00 (GMT) Add To Calendar
Global Underwater Hub - Newcastle
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Navigating Global Workforce Mobility: Immigration, Tax and Compliance for 2026
Date: Tuesday 31 March
Time: 11am-1pm
As part of our series of HR-focused events designed to help you stay informed, confident, and prepared for the year ahead, join experts Kelly Hardman (Fragomen) and Tom Harrison (Johnston Carmichael) as we explore global workforce mobility.
Event Overview
As businesses continue to operate across borders and deploy talent internationally, the landscape of immigration, global mobility and tax compliance is becoming increasingly demanding. This session brings together specialists in immigration strategy, international mobility and cross-border tax to provide organisations with a clear, practical understanding of the key issues shaping workforce movement in 2026 and beyond.
Our speakers from Fragomen and Johnston Carmichael will explore the challenges and opportunities facing employers as they navigate overseas project delivery, international recruitment, short-term assignments, remote working arrangements and director-level travel. They will share recent and upcoming changes in UK immigration policy, global mobility governance and tax/social security obligations, drawing on live policy developments, sponsor compliance trends and enforcement activity, offering insight into what HR, finance and operational leaders need to know to stay compliant while supporting business growth.
Topics which will guide our discussion
How to respond to evolving UK immigration requirements without increasing sponsor licence risk or cost exposure
How to manage tax and social security risks associated with cross-border workers
Understanding policy frameworks that support project-driven and international teams
Balancing compliance with commercial needs when deploying talent globally
Identifying business risks arising from mobile employees, contractors and directors
Preparing for increased Home Office scrutiny of sponsors, assignments and business travel
What you’ll take away
A practical checklist for deploying talent internationally in 2026
Key immigration and tax risk areas HR should be escalating internally
Common pitfalls in short-term assignments, remote working and business travel
Questions HR leaders should be asking before approving international work
Who Should Attend
This session is relevant for
HR professionals
Senior Leaders and Business Owners
Mobility teams
Finance and Business Operations Leaders
In-house legal or compliance teams supporting international operations
Project and operational leaders responsible for overseas delivery
Booking details
GUH member individual ticket: Free
Non-member individual ticket: £50 + VAT
Booking for this event will close on Monday, 30th March at 12:00
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Venue information
This event will take place in the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's premises at Walker Riverside, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The office is situated opposite Shepherd Offshore's Offshore Technology Park. There is an onsite car park. A regular bus service is accessible within a short walk, while Newcastle Central Railway Station is within reach by taxi.
About Global Underwater Hub
Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. A member-led organisation, GUH represents the diverse range of businesses operating across the UK’s £9.2billion underwater industry, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and growth.
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