World Events - Effects on Global Regions April 12, 2016

Presenters Moderator: Ginger Merrick, SCRP, SGMS – Senior Consultant – HR&Relo Advisors Sue Zandarski, SGMS-T – Benefits & Global Mobility Manager – Whirlpool Corporation Julie Sullivan – Business Development Manager, Americas – International SOS

Globalized Workplace Global Mobility professionals are called upon every day to address and develop solutions to a variety of issues triggered by global events.

Global Events Downstream Impacted Areas o Immigration - Work Permit and Visa o Undesirable locations - security and health risks o Host Housing and Destination Services o Cost of Living – fluid market changes o Household Goods Shipments (Air, Sea, & Ground) o Educational Resources o Travel and Security Concerns

Syrian Refugee Crisis o Refugee migration impact on border security, immigration and work authorizations, laws, processes, caps and migrant smuggling activities o Countries are struggling to supply refugees with basics - food, housing, education & security o Communication challenges – ability to read, write, speak and learn host country languages o Employment challenges – language barriers, unknown and undocumented education/skills o Open question of intent to remain/localize or return to home country once stable, if possible Source: World Vision

You want me to go where?

Special Events 2016 Summer Olympic Games – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil Security Challenges – Border security concerns – Widespread street crime and armed gangs – Limitations on police and troops available

2015 Port of Oakland Labor Dispute Impacted shipping from January to August

Health Concerns - Zika Virus In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infection in Brazil and on Feb 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika virus a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Local transmission has been reported in many other countries and territories. Zika virus likely will continue to spread to new areas. Duty of Care: Prevention and resources for up to date information

Pulse Survey Let’s continue today’s conversation Survey Objective Identify top areas of concern and innovative solutions If interested in participating in a pulse survey and receiving a report of findings, leave your business card with Ginger Merrick after this session