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The ability of more people to move around with easier access to transportation has created huge upheaval in societies. It is hard today to find a truly homogeneous national culture. Even the traditionally insular country of Japan finds itself needing to embrace immigrants from other parts of the world to fuel its economic growth.

Going back to where everyone is “just like us” is not an option. The old days are gone forever – or rather – the perception of the old days.

Humans are explorers by nature. And we're naturally cautious. Whole societies were set up to ward off onslaughts of others into their tribes. The story here is not just globalization and demographic shifts, but how easy it is for people to move around the world now – whether virtually or in person.

Societies are no longer as homogeneous as they were before, which can create tension in how work is done. This new era of globalization is a business phenomenon that is outpacing societies and outpacing companies.

Talent mobility has increased dramatically and that trend will continue. Once people get the taste of new workplace opportunities, as well as new products and services, they can never go back.