Bethany Larrañaga

Associate Editor at APRA Connections

Content Associate at SmithBucklin

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3 Challenges Relocation Appraisers Face in 2025 and Beyond

1 week ago | talenteverywhere.org | Bethany Larrañaga

3 Challenges Relocation Appraisers Face in 2025 and Beyond The relocation appraisal industry is a niche part of the overall appraisal sector, one that continues to face shifting tides in attracting new talent amid a graying workforce and a shrinking market. These professionals review the home of a relocating employee to determine its expected sale price based on design, overall appeal, comparable sales, and current market conditions, among other factors.
Expatriate Success: The Mental Health Factor Your Global Mobility Program Is Missing

1 week ago | talenteverywhere.org | Bethany Larrañaga

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WERC. Relocating abroad represents a significant life transition that can impact mental health in many ways, and companies spend considerable resources on expatriate assignments.
Creating Welcoming Workplaces: BISA Annual Conference Workshop Recap

1 week ago | portfolio.bisanet.org | Bethany Larrañaga

“What were the inclusion practices for a company employing children in the early 1900s?” Dr. Candace Warner, PhD, posed this question at the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop held at BISA’s Annual Conference this spring. The answer is, unsurprisingly, that inclusion was not top of mind in workplaces in the early 1900s. Since then, our expectations for our workplaces have expanded.
The Exception Equation: Designing Smart, Fair Mobility Policies

1 week ago | talenteverywhere.org | Bethany Larrañaga

The Exception Equation: Designing Smart, Fair Mobility Policies The era of “one-size-fits-all” relocation policies may be coming to an end. Today’s mobile workforce is more diverse—in family structure, lifestyle, and personal needs—than ever before. Mobility professionals are under growing pressure to deliver personalized, cost-effective, and equitable experiences.
Where Immigration Policy Is Headed-and What It Means for Employers

1 week ago | talenteverywhere.org | Bethany Larrañaga

This article is part of a recurring series highlighting recent talent mobility industry reports. If you would like the WERC editorial team to consider covering a specific industry report, email [email protected]. Governments around the world are revisiting their immigration policies—tightening some rules, easing others—as they respond to political pressure, economic uncertainty, and shifting labor needs.
Banks Want SEC To Rescind Cyberattack Disclosure Requirements

1 week ago | portfolio.bisanet.org | Bethany Larrañaga

A coalition of financial industry trade associations has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to roll back portions of its cybersecurity disclosure rule, arguing that current requirements force companies to make premature public statements that could harm investors and empower bad actors.
Cetera Taps Former TD Ameritrade Exec To Lead Data Strategy

2 weeks ago | portfolio.bisanet.org | Bethany Larrañaga

Cetera Financial Group has appointed Keyur Desai as chief data and analytics officer, a newly created role aimed at accelerating the firm’s data strategy across its multi-channel Wealth Hub platform. Desai, who brings senior leadership experience from TD Ameritrade, will report to Christian Mitchell, chief solutions officer.
When Risk Brings Results: BISA Circle of Excellence Awardee Scott Ford on His Leadership Journey

2 weeks ago | portfolio.bisanet.org | Bethany Larrañaga

Annually at the BISA Annual Conference, BISA presents its highest honor — the Circle of Excellence Award — to a leader who exemplifies extraordinary commitment, vision and influence within the financial services industry. Reserved for senior-level executives with at least 20 years of cumulative industry experience, this prestigious award celebrates those whose lasting contributions have shaped both their institutions and the broader BISA community.
Navigating the Employee-Technology-Business Relationship

2 weeks ago | talenteverywhere.org | Bethany Larrañaga

This article is part of a recurring series highlighting recent talent mobility industry reports. If you would like the WERC editorial team to consider covering a specific industry report, email [email protected]. As organizations face constant technological change and evolving workforce expectations, they’re under growing pressure to achieve results while also focusing on what employees need—not just to do their jobs well, but thrive.
Are Advisors Missing Retirees' Needs in 'Fragile Decade'?

2 weeks ago | portfolio.bisanet.org | Bethany Larrañaga

A survey by Global Atlantic Financial Group suggests the existence of a persistent disconnect between financial professionals and their clients nearing or in retirement, particularly around the need for guaranteed income and investment protection. The findings reveal that while advisors and investors may share concerns over issues like inflation and rising healthcare costs, their priorities around retirement strategies diverge in important ways.