Subject: Re:locate Awards Special - January 2012
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Welcome to Re:locate Awards Special, the newsletter that keeps you up to date with the latest on relocation’s premier awards, brought to you by Re:locate, the magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals. Why not make 2012 the year you experience Re:locate Awards success? You’ll raise your company’s or team’s profile, and your own. Friday 17 February is the deadline for entering this year’s awards. That’s now just one month away, so it’s time to get started on your winning entry! You’ll find advice and guidance, plus previous winners’ inspiring case studies, in the Awards section of our website. And don’t forget to sign up for our third Re:locate Awards 2011/12 webinar (Friday 13 January, 11.00–11.30). In this month’s newsletter, we report on the second Re:locate Awards webinar, profile the Inspirational HR Team of the Year, Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year, Best Property Provider or Solution, and Relocation Personality of the Year categories, and explain how to enter them. For details of award categories, sponsors, rules and judging, click here. Re:locate Awards 2011/12 Webinar 3, Friday 13 January: register now! With just over a month to go until our entry deadline of Friday 17 February, you can get on the inside track to success by registering for our third Re:locate Awards webinar, which takes place on Friday 13 January, from 11.00–11.30. During this lively and informative session, you’ll hear from 2010/11 winners, including Daniel Auwermann and Carolin Fleischer, of ICUnet.AG (Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year – International), and Clare Ace, of SACO (Best Property Provider or Solution). Feedback from listeners suggests that you’re finding these lively and informative sessions – during which we interview previous winners and bring you lots of useful hints and tips – a very valuable resource. Space is limited, so reserve your place at Webinar 3 now! A replay will be available on the website. Second Re:locate Awards 2011/12 webinar proves popular Everyone at Re:locate was delighted by the enthusiastic reception given to the second of our series of awards webinars for 2011/12, which was broadcast on Friday 9 December. Delegates from across the relocation spectrum – many of them based overseas – tuned in to hear Fiona Murchie, Re:locate’s managing editor, and Karen Collins, from the Re:locate team, who were joined by Simon Hood and George Dawes of HCR (winner, Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year, UK, 2010/11) and Sandra Barker, of the NATS Reward and Policy Team (winner, Best Relocation Strategy/Policy, 2009/10). The session provided invaluable background information for compiling a winning entry. Delegates learned how to create a winning submission, how winning a Re:locate award could benefit them, their teams and their businesses, and why entering these awards is such a valuable process, from both a personal and a company viewpoint. Contributing details of what the judges are looking for was Sue Shortland, principal lecturer in international HRM at London Metropolitan University and Re:locate Awards judge. If you missed Webinar 2, you can listen to the replay here. To register for Webinar 3 (Friday 13 January, 11.00–11.30), click here. Re:locate Awards 2011/12: your questions answered! If you have a question about the Re:locate Awards 2011/12, it’s worth having a look at the FAQs page of the Awards section of our website, www.relocatemagazine.com. It covers a wide range of topics, from the entry procedure and judging process to the date of the Gala Awards Dinner. Category-specific questions are also answered. If you don’t see the answer to your question there, please email awards@relocatemagazine.com. We’ll be glad to help.
Inspirational HR Team of the Year: award profile This award is for a team, of any size, that can demonstrate outstanding leadership and excellence in relocation, and that inspires others. Who can enter? This category is open to HR professionals in the private or public sector, both UK and internationally based. You don’t need to be managing domestic or international assignments to enter. Perhaps you’re involved in talent management or resourcing, working with other internal departments (for example, tax and/or immigration) and/or external suppliers as part of a wider team managing relocations. This award is for you. Remember, suppliers may put forward an HR team and we at Re:locate are happy to follow up with them for completion of the entry forms. Alternatively, an HR and supplier may wish to submit a joint entry. Contact Fiona for more details on 01892 891334, or email awards@relocatemagazine.com. Why you should enter Good practice deserves to be celebrated! Winning this award is a prestigious, high-profile way of having your contribution to the lives of employees and their families, and to your company, recognised – both outside the organisation, and, just as importantly, within it – and of motivating and engaging your team. Entering this award shows your commitment to your organisation and provides a useful opportunity to benchmark your achievements against those of other companies. Says Rob Abbott, of award sponsor Cartus, “Cartus is proud to be a sponsor of the 2011/12 Re:locate Awards. In selecting to sponsor the Inspirational HR Team of the Year award, we look forward to celebrating the very best HR teamwork in practice within the world of relocation. “We expect the standard of award entries will be high and the winner to demonstrate exceptional excellence.” How previous winners have benefited Previous winners of this category are NATS (2007/8 and 2009/10), Ernst & Young (2008/9), and the BP/Pricoa Intercultural Team (2010/11). Said Anita Blanchett, BP's global vendor manager for international mobility commenting on their win in the Summer 2011 issue of Re:locate, "Pricoa and BP work together well. A case in point is how Pricoa recognised a need to adapt training for global teams to cover not only the location, but also the team. Sandra Barker, who managed the winning NATS team said, “The pleasure derived from winning the Re:locate Awards has lasted, as the trophies are prominently displayed by HR, and we pass by each morning. To us, they are recognition of the responsiveness, innovation, care and many, many hours of hard work it takes to create an environment to encourage people to relocate willingly. “The benefits for HR of winning are from receiving external recognition, engendering pride in ourselves, and the successful melding of the skills and expertise of the cross-functional team.” To hear more from Sandra Barker, listen to the replay of Re:locate Awards Webinar 2. Ernst & Young’s Jane Mabbitt found that the award helped promote the company’s Global Exchange Program and further strengthen leadership buy in, a key issue for her organisation. How to enter: three easy steps 1. Click here for an entry form. 2. Complete the entry form in full, including an entry statement (maximum 250 words) and submissions against five criteria (maximum 150 words per criterion). Entrants must explain the contribution that they have made to relocatees and their families, and to their organisation as a whole. They must demonstrate that they have developed an effective team, and present evidence of their contribution to their organisation. Evidence such as testimonials from across the organisation and its customer base, as well as from other sources, will be accepted. 3. Submit your completed entry form by email to awards@relocatemagazine.com, with supporting documentation. Click here to read case studies on previous Inspirational HR Team of the Year winners. Please email awards@relocatemagazine.com or fiona@relocatemagazine.com if you require further information. Closing date for entries: Friday 17 February 2012. Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year: award profile This award is open to any provider organisation or team (not HR), of any size, which can demonstrate that it provides an excellent and effective relocation support service(s) to clients and their relocatees. Subject to sufficient breadth of entries, we will subdivide this category to reward different types and sizes of organisation:
Who can enter? We welcome entrants from across the profession, including relocation management companies and specialist suppliers such as schools and immigration or tax advisers, both UK and internationally based. Why you should enter Winning this award is a great way of celebrating your achievements, motivating your team, and getting recognition for a job well done. By helping to differentiate your company from your competitors, it can also be a valuable sales and PR tool. How previous winners have benefited Previous winners of this category are Cartus (2007/8), Pricoa Relocation (2008/9), Robinsons International Removals (2009/10), and HCR (2010/11). Winners in the Small/Specialist Company subcategory are PetRelocation.com (2008/9) and Beswick Relocation Services (2009/10). At the 2010/11 awards, when an international subcategory was announced, the winner was Germany-based ICUnet.AGSays Andrew Smith, of HCR, “We were delighted to be recognised with the Re:locate award, particularly because the panel are fellow relocation professionals, who appreciate the commitment that goes into delivering a first-class service.” ICUnet.AG’s Daniel Auwermann, too, is thrilled with his company’s achievement. “We are very honoured to have been the first international winner in this category. The Re:locate Awards are the most prestigious and highly valued in the relocation industry. “For us, the award is a benchmark of quality and innovation for our work. As we merged last year with one of our main competitors in Germany, it was even more important for us to see where we stood in the industry, in Germany and all over Europe.” To hear from HCR ‘s Simon Hood and George Dawes, listen to the replay of Re:locate Awards Webinar 2. Don’t forget to register for Re:locate Awards Webinar 3 (Friday 13 January, 11.00–11.30), when we’ll be joined by ICUnet.AG’s Daniel Auwermann and Carolin Fleischer. Robinsons’ Alistair Murray says, “We were absolutely delighted, and extremely proud, when it was announced we had won the Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year award. “At Robinsons Relocation, we are driven to challenge the industry norms to bring better services to the industry. To have some of that service innovation recognised and rewarded supports our passion for making our customers’ lives easier. “Winning was a momentous milestone in the Robinsons 2010 diary.” How to enter: three easy steps 1. Click here for an entry form. 2. Complete the entry form in full, including an entry statement (maximum 250 words) and submissions against five criteria (maximum 150 words per criterion). Entrants should explain the service(s) provided, or the purpose of the team, and provide evidence of their effectiveness and continued business success. The judges will be looking for evidence of providing a consistently high standard and valued service(s) to clients – for example, evidence of customer/client testimonials or feedback forms. 3. Submit your completed entry form by email to awards@relocatemagazine.com, with supporting documentation. Click here to read case studies on previous Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year winners. Please email awards@relocatemagazine.com or fiona@relocatemagazine.com if you require further information.Closing date for entries: Friday 17 February 2012. Best Property Provider or Solution: award profile This award recognises how important finding accommodation is to successful relocation. Who can enter? Entry is open to a wide range of companies, large or small, which provide property solutions, from DSPs to serviced accommodation providers and letting or estate agents, both UK and internationally based. Why you should enter Winning this award is a great way of celebrating your achievements, motivating your team, and getting recognition for a job well done. By helping to differentiate your company from your competitors, it can also be a valuable sales and PR tool. How previous winners have benefited Previous winners of this category are serviced apartment providers SACO (2007/8, 2008/9 and 2010/11) and The Ascott Limited (2009/10), both of which have found that the award has helped to establish their brand within the relocation sector. SACOs Clare Ace said that the award had played an important part in differentiating the company from its competitors, and spoke of the "huge benefits and great value for the business" winning had brought. "The award has helped us to stand out in today’s ultra-competitive market. Combined with the other awards we've won, it’s enabled us to win larger clients, who otherwise might not have gone with a smaller company like ours." As a bonus, she said, SACO has had fantastic publicity via Re:locate magazine and the website, as well as through its own press releases. The Bristol Evening Post even used one of the judges' quotes, "A small company giving a big service", as a headline when it ran the story of SACO’s win. Clare also made the point that the entry process was useful in itself. "Considering the business objectively, asking customers what they particularly liked about us, and refining our USP gave us valuable insights. “To be recognised by Re:locate for a third time is a real honour.” To hear more from Clare Ace, register for Re:locate Awards Webinar 3 (Friday 13 January, 11.00–11.30). Said Rebecca Hollants van Loocke, of Ascott, “For our global growth and high service standards to be recognised by the relocation industry is of special importance to us, as we understand the value of partnering with the relocation industry, and it is our aim for such partnerships to continue to grow.” How to enter: three easy steps 1. Click here for an entry form. 2. Complete the entry form in full, including an entry statement (maximum 250 words) and submissions against five criteria (maximum 150 words per criterion). Entrants must explain what market they are in (for example, destination services, property sales and lettings, short-term accommodation, etc), who their customers are, and how and why they provide an excellent service and significant contribution to relocation, and must include evidence of this. 3. Submit your completed entry form by email to awards@relocatemagazine.com, with supporting documentation. Click here to read case studies on previous Best Property Provider or Solution winners. Please email awards@relocatemagazine.com or fiona@relocatemagazine.com for further information. Closing date for entries: Friday 17 February 2012.
This award honours an individual (HR or supplier), from any sector or organisation, who has, for example, shown outstanding ability, provided excellent customer service, contributed to the industry/profession significantly over a period of time, or demonstrated creativity in delivering relocation support. You may enter yourself for this award, or colleagues, clients or suppliers may nominate you. In either case, a shortened entry statement must be completed. Who can enter? This award is open to anyone working in HR, and relocation suppliers, both UK and internationally based. Previous winners of this category demonstrate its breadth. They are Carol Moore, of GSK Services Unlimited (2007/8), Martin Humphrys, of Humphrys’ Education (2008/9), Iain Crichton, of The Furniture Rental Company (2009/10), and Tad Zurlinden, of the ARP and EuRA (2010/11). Why you should enter Winning this award is a great way of having your achievements over a number of years, or those of a colleague or client, recognised and applauded by your peers, and setting the standard for the future of relocation. SIRVA Relocation recognises the value of the Re:locate Awards, and we are delighted that they are sponsoring this prestigious award again this year. To meet the changes of this evolving industry, we must all work together to improve service offerings and deliverables, set higher standards for compliance, and – critically – recognise and develop the leaders of tomorrow. The Relocation Personality of the Year award celebrates the exceptional leaders in our industry – the ones who set the trends and ensure we continue to move forward. We shall all look forward to seeing who this year's winner will be. How to enter: three easy steps 1. Click here for an entry statement. 2. Complete the entry statement in full, including submissions against five criteria (maximum 150 words per criterion). 3. Submit your completed entry form by email to awards@relocatemagazine.com Click here to read case studies on previous Relocation Personality of the Year winners. Please email awards@relocatemagazine.com or fiona@relocatemagazine.com if you require further information on this category, or if you can suggest someone who has made an outstanding contribution to relocation and deserves to be recognised as Relocation Personality of the Year. Closing date for entries: Friday 17 February 2012. Categories profiled in the December Awards Special (click here):
In the next issue of the newsletter, we’ll be announcing details of our special celebrity guest speaker for this year’s Gala Awards Dinner, which takes place at the Institute of Directors, in London, on Thursday 10 May. Sponsors
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