In this podcast series, hosts Expat Academy and EQUUS Software, invite industry experts and in-house leaders, to delve into critical topics relevant to 2026 and beyond.
What if the difference between a successful international move and a costly failure comes down to one overlooked detail – whether the accompanying partner can work? In this episode, we dive deep into strategic localisations with two powerhouse guests: Gill Gordon from the Permits Foundation and returning favourite Ros Harvey from Warner Music Group.
Gill brings 25 years of experience advocating for spousal work authorisation across 40 countries, while Ros shares practical insights on building mobility programs that recognise we’re “moving people, not widgets.” Together, they reveal why 83% of accompanying partners want to work but only 50% can – and how this gap is costing companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in failed assignments.