Celebrating Excellence in Global Mobility

NetExpat Account • November 19, 2025

The NetExpat 2025 Global Care Award Winners | France

At NetExpat, we believe that global mobility is more than logistics, it’s about people, families, and the human experience of moving across borders. That’s why we launched the Global Care Awards to honor the organizations who go above and beyond to support mobile talent with care, inclusion, and strategic vision.


We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2025 NetExpat Global Care Awards France: five exceptional recipients who exemplify what it means to lead with empathy, innovation, and impact.

Best Care of Mobile Talent

Winner: Société Générale

Société Générale has set a new benchmark for holistic support of internationally mobile employees and their families. Their approach includes:


  • Dedicated support for couples during and after relocation
  • Comprehensive cultural adaptation programs
  • Strong collaboration between international and local teams


This award celebrates their inclusive and sustainable mobility strategy, where professional success is deeply intertwined with family well-being.

Cultural Integration

Winner: Airbus

Airbus leads with cultural openness and international inclusion. Their winning strategy features:


  • Robust cultural support programs for seamless adaptation
  • Intercultural onboarding and mobility preparation
  • Partner support and destination-specific cultural compliance



Airbus shows how cultural understanding can elevate global mobility and foster belonging across borders.

Dear NetExpat Partners,

 

On behalf of Airbus Global Mobility Team, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support in facilitating the intercultural integration of our assignees over the years. Your commitment has been a significant success factor to the global mobility at Airbus, and we are very honored having been chosen for this Cultural Integration Award.

 

The work you do is invaluable in helping our assignees integrate smoothly and effectively, and we deeply appreciate your sustained partnership.

 

Thank you once again for your long-standing support.

 

Best regards,

 

Benoit Pivin

Head of Global Mobility

Repatriation & Retention Success

Winner: Michelin

Michelin transforms repatriation into a strategic opportunity for growth and continuity. Their approach includes:


  • Reintegration policies for returning employees that strengthen retention
  • Early career planning aligned with international experience
  • A global L&D strategy that promotes cultural ambassadorship


This award honors their commitment to turning global experiences into long-term value for both employees and the organization.

Global Talent & Dual Career

Winner: L’Oréal

L’Oréal is recognized for designing and deploying a global, innovative, and sustainable strategy empowering international talent and their accompanying partners. Their approach includes:


  • A global talent strategy fully integrating mobility and dual-career support 
  • Inclusive and sustainable career pathways that empower employees and their accompanying partners 
  • Innovative, family-centric programs that strengthen global human capital 


Through this strategic and human-centered vision, L’Oréal embodies the spirit of Global Talent and Dual Career Leadership. 

Best Care & Listening Visionary 

Winner: Schneider Electric

The company’s strategy makes listening a cornerstone of global success, with a framework that empowers assignees and drives meaningful engagement across borders. Their approach includes:


  • A coherent global listening framework tailored to assignees’ needs
  • Alignment with strategic priorities and measurable impact
  • Programs and actions grounded in the continuous improvement of the employee experience


By transforming benchmarking into actionable insights, Schneider Electric continues to lead with empathy, innovation, and a deep commitment to its global workforce.

Join Us in Celebrating!

Congratulations to all our 2025 winners! Your leadership is shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and human-centered future for global talent.


Inspired by these stories of excellence? At NetExpat, we help organizations around the world elevate their global mobility strategies.


To learn how we can support your organization in going above and beyond for mobile talent, reach out to us at info@netexpat.com. We’d be delighted to explore how we can help you build a more human-centered, globally inclusive future.

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