Re:locate Extra, CIPD Conference Special, November 2010

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CIPD Conference Special, November 2010

Re:locate: keeping you in touch

Welcome to this special edition of Re:locate Extra – the e-newsletter that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the world of relocation.

This autumn, the Re:locate team is out and about at a host of events, including the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition (9–11 November, Manchester Central). Come and meet us on stand F95, and collect your free pocket-sized Guide to Relocation. It’s a handy reference tool for HR professionals, containing a wealth of practical information and a Suppliers Directory – all in one place!

As always, this year’s conference promises a wealth of useful and informative sessions from leading experts, who include Opening Keynote speaker Ram Charan, global management specialist and best-selling author, and speakers from organisations like Carphone Warehouse, the Land Registry, the London Borough of Barnet, Siemens and Tata Sons. We’ll bring you in-depth coverage in the Winter issue of Re:locate (published 3 December).

For your FREE CIPD exhibition pass, click here.

www.relocatemagazine.com

Top Stories

Spending cuts ‘will lead to loss of 1.6 million jobs’

Cuts in public spending announced in last month's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), and the rise in the standard rate of VAT to 20% due in January 2011, will result in the loss of almost 1.6 million jobs across the UK economy by 2015/16, with the private sector hit harder than the public sector, according to estimates from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)...
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Dollar falls as Fed expands quantitative easing

Nat Davison, private clients FX manager at foreign currency exchange services specialist Personal FX, comments on the recent weakening of the US dollar.

After the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on 2 November, the US dollar initially moved lower as the Fed expanded its quantitative easing (QE) measures by a further $600bn until next July. The committee has decided to expand QE to promote a stronger pace of economic recovery and to ensure inflation remains constant with its mandate.

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All change in Seattle

Fiona Murchie, Re:locate’s managing editor, reports on the highlights of ERC's recent Global Workforce Symposium.

At ERC's Global Workforce Symposium on the theme of The Game is Changing ...are you?, which took place in Seattle from 27–29 October, the emphasis was on shifting global mobility from a transactional process to a strategic position as partners in talent management. The future was seen as a more consultative approach, with the opportunity for those in global mobility to take up a dynamic new leadership role. This fits with the CIPD's agenda for HR as a strategic business partner. ...
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HR urged to help make Work Programme a success

At its annual conference, to be held in Manchester from 9–11 November, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) will call for HR professionals to play a leading role in helping the coalition government make a success of its flagship welfare-to-work initiative, the Work Programme...
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Local enterprise partnerships get the go-ahead

Proposals for 24 local enterprise partnerships have been given the green light by the government, in a move that is intended to lead to local business and civic leaders working together to drive sustainable economic growth and create new jobs in their communities. The implications for relocation may be considerable...
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Enter the Re:locate Awards – and get the recognition you deserve!

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s not too early to start compiling your winning entry for this year’s Re:locate Awards.

The Re:locate Awards are now firmly established as the ultimate accolade for HR and relocation professionals. They’re growing from year to year, attracting more international entries, more inspirational HR teams and policies, and suppliers from new sectors...
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Jobs

There are many great jobs on our website, relevant to you and your skills. The top ‘HOT JOBS’ are listed below, including new jobs posted online since the last Re:locate Extra. To view all job opportunities, click here.

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