Research on international mobility has evolved beyond traditional expatriation in large multinational enterprises from wealthy Western nations to encompass diverse forms including short-term assignments, self-initiated expatriates, migrants, immigrants, and refugees. However, significant gaps remain in understanding mobility patterns among underrepresented groups and in less-studied countries and organizational types.
This special issue seeks papers addressing emerging trends shaping global mobility, including policy shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic, the influence of digitalization and artificial intelligence on work and careers, climate change implications, and contemporary debates around diversity and sustainability. The call welcomes research exploring these and other new developments that advance our understanding of international mobility in its various forms and contexts.