Subject: Re:locate Extra - Issue 103, September 2014

Re:locate Extra Issue 103, September 2014

Issue 103 - September 2014

Re:locate Extra
Relocate US FocusWelcome to Re:locate Extra. This month, we bring you Re:locate’s usual mix of global news, expert comment and market intelligence, but with a distinctly American (or should that be Americano?) flavour.

The Worldwide ERC has just hosted a sell-out summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and our Managing Editor, Fiona Murchie was there to report on, and analyse a host of new insights into the relocation industry with special emphasis on the Americas.

Re:locate will soon fly to North America where we will be Media Partner at the forthcoming Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium in Chicago, 8-10 October. This special event is being held in the city where Worldwide ERC was founded 50 years ago, and the theme will be ‘Celebrating Success, Transforming Tomorrow’, so delegates can expect to get involved in some Anniversary festivities. 

Fiona Murchie will be there in Chicago, along with Annabel Letham, our Business Development Director, so make sure you come along and discuss the issues and concerns that are really important to you and your business.

To arrange a meeting in advance, please call +44 (0)1892 891334 or email editorial@relocatemagazine.com

The Autumn issue of Re:locate Magazine is out now and you can now access a ‘taster’ edition of our new Latin America digital magazine, to be published in full, soon.

Don’t miss out on all this essential, extra content – register here for your free copies!


Claire Tennant-Scull
Online Editor

News & Features

US mobility market: The Worldwide ERC perspective

As part of Re:locate’s special focus on the US, Fiona Murchie discussed the hot topics in US inbound and outbound relocation with Peggy Smith, president and CEO of Worldwide ERC, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

US global mobility: Changes, challenges and fun?

George Herriage, executive vice-president and-COO of US relocation management company CapRelo, talks to Re:locate’s Fiona Murchie about current trends in US relocation, both inbound and outbound.

Re:locate business profile: The US tech sector

The business of technology is continuing to shift rapidly. Re:locate’s Mark E Johnson considers how the US’s tech sector is responding to economic, demographic and social trends to stay ahead in this highly competitive market.

Ecuador to introduce world’s first ‘official’ digital currency

The government of Ecuador has revealed plans to create what it claims is the world’s first digital currency to be issued by a central bank.

London now the most expensive city to relocate staff, Savills report reveals

London is now the most expensive city for companies to accommodate their workers, overtaking Hong Kong, which has held the top spot for the past five years, according to international real estate advisers, Savills.

Serviced apartments: The relocation picture

A number of new trends and challenges were discussed at the Serviced Apartment Summit held in London this summer. Fiona Murchie reports.

India to create ‘Smart Cities’

Across the world, the stride of migration from rural urban areas is increasing. By 2050, about 70 per cent of the population will be living in cities, and India is no exception writes Anuj Puri, Chairman & Country Head, JLL India.

Want to boost your employability and job mobility? Study abroad

A number of new trends and challenges were discussed at the Serviced Apartment Summit held in London this summer. Fiona Murchie reports on the European perspective.


JOBS

Business Group Manager

Business Group Manager

Relocations Adviser

Relocations Adviser

Senior/Lead Corporate Immigration Consultant

Relocation Coordinator

Head of Account Management

Corporate Housing New Business Manager

News & Features

Latin America’s take on global mobility

Peggy Smith, Worldwide ERC’s president and CEO, led the Global Thought Leaders’ Dialogue at the Talent Mobility in Latin America Summit held in Sao Paulo in early September. Fiona Murchie was there.

Latin America: A mixed picture

Mark E Johnson looks at the challenges facing HR managers and decision-makers relocating employees to Latin America and those doing business in the region.

Investors drill for opportunities in Argentina

Despite Argentina’s current battles with so-called ‘vulture funds’ over its sovereign debt, it seems that significant investors view the South American country as a sound bet for future prosperity.

Chile banks on renewables to stimulate slowing economy

Chile’s President, Michelle Bachelet announced a $500 million economic plan designed to stimulate the country’s slowing growth.

Two-speed Europe emerges in Knight Frank’s Global House Price Index

More countries recorded a rise in house prices in the year to June than at any point since the start of the global financial crisis but Europe is still lagging behind says Kate Everett-Allen of Knight Frank Residential Research.

China and India: The ‘world’s factory’ and ‘back office’ join forces

The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, has arrived in India for his first visit with talk of a new partnership between the world’s two most populous countries and most important emerging economies.

Student tutors from top universities set to become growing online export

It seems that it’s not just British cars that are enjoying a growth in exports this year, but also students from Britain’s top universities, whose online tutoring skills are now in global demand.


EVENTS

WERC Symposium: See you in Chicago!

Worldwide ERC's annual Global Workforce Symposium takes place from 8 to 10 October in Chicago.

Re:locate, the leading international publication for HR and global mobility professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, is delighted once again to act as media partner for this prestigious event, which will offer exciting new content, outstanding speakers and panellists, and the opportunity to connect with other talent mobility professionals.

Join Re:locate at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, Manchester, 5-6 November 2014

The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is the meeting place for the HR profession.  Join the CIPD and like-minded peers to hear the latest thinking, get practical ideas from industry-leading suppliers, and explore new ideas and solutions.