Re:locate: keeping you in touch

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

The Winter 2011/12 issue of Re:locate (out early December) is full of topical features and the latest relocation news. As well as expert analysis of tax and pensions issues for assignees and timely practical and policy advice on crisis management, we’ll bring you key themes and analysis from the WERC and CIPD conferences, plus tips on meeting Russia’s relocation challenges.

This issue’s Country Profile looks at the challenges and rewards of doing business in Africa. Our removals feature considers how operators are driving innovation in tough times, while our education features will cover getting the best value from independent schools, the new breed of school entrance exam, and how to navigate the state-school appeals process. Property coverage will include a UK housing market update and developments and trends in serviced accommodation.

And, as the deadline for entries nears, we’ll have all the latest on the Re:locate Awards 2011/12.

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TOP STORIES THIS MONTH

CIPD conference coverage 

Those who travelled to Manchester for the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition should have found the journey well worthwhile. This three day conference is the highlight of the HR calendar and draws an increasingly international audience with delegates from countries as diverse as Nigeria and New Zealand to Malta and Sri Lanka.

The light and airy exhibition space of the Manchester Central venue encouraged a good flow of visitors. It was great to have the opportunity to catch-up with so many HR from the midlands and the north, happy not to have to travel south to keep up with latest developments and trends. The economic climate is certainly still biting but the mood was purposeful and the conference themes of leadership, trust and engagement were being taken on board to build better organisations for the future. 

We were hugely encouraged by the number of visitors that sought out the Re:locate stand to say hello and receive their copy of The Pocket Guide to Relocation and latest issues of the magazine. There were many interesting conversations with international delegates keen to learn the latest thinking on managing international assignments and relocation trends.

It was good to see the relocation industry represented by Re:locate Award winner Beswick Relocation Services and Sterling Relocation.

This year’s conference was covered by a team of three journalists Fiona Murchie, Ruth Holmes and Jack Lang to bring you hot topics and expert opinion which will be covered in our Winter issue and in themes throughout Re:locate magazine in 2012.  There is coverage of key sessions in the events section of our website with more to come over the coming weeks. 

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Property professionals celebrate awards success

Estate agents from Cartus’s UK supplier partners Home Sale Network are celebrating after winning awards at the 18th Annual Home Sale Network National Conference, held in London on Friday 18 November.

The conference featured an impressive lineup of keynote speakers on a wide selection of topics, including UK and global economic updates, technological trends, changes in the workplace, and shifts in customer experience.

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First Re:locate Awards 2011/12 webinar attracts record numbers

Designed to spread the word and get more inspirational HR teams and policies, and suppliers from new sectors, involved in relocation’s premier awards, the first Re:locate Awards 2011/12 webinar, held on Friday 25 November, was a great success.

Delegates from across the relocation spectrum tuned in to hear Fiona Murchie, Re:locate’s managing editor, and Karen Collins, from the Re:locate team, explain the value of entering what one of this year’s awards supporters has described as “a showcase for all that is best about the relocation industry.”

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Public-sector strikes over pensions could cost £500 million, Government warns 

This week’s public sector strikes could cost the UK £500 million and lead to job losses, the government has said today.

More than two million workers are expected to join the strike action on 30 November over changes to public sector pensions.

Downing Street has claimed that closed schools will stop many parents going to work, which will supposedly have an impact on output.

“There is no question the strikes will have an impact”, said the prime minister’s official spokesman.

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The Permits Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary

This highly commendably not-for-profit organization has been fighting the corner for expatriate spouses and partners to work since 2001.  At Re:locate we have been following their progress since the early days and Fiona Murchie was delighted to take the opportunity to catch up on developments by attending their celebratory symposium held at the BT Tower in London on 22 November.

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CBI: transparency and trust key to UK business prospects

Companies must aim to build public trust in order to ensure the UK's economic future, according to the director-general of the Confederation of British Industry.

Speaking at the business organisation’s annual conference, John Cridland warned that the current reputation of business and its leaders is “one of greed” and that this could damage the country’s recovery.

Mr Cridland quoted a study by Ipsos MORI that showed that less than a third of UK adults “generally trust business leaders to tell the truth.”

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Rethinking room service – understanding preferences of female hotel guests

A new study has revealed that many women feel that hotel room service is overly geared towards men.

Maiden-voyage.com, a business travel network for professional women, conducted a survey amongst professional women around the world, seeking to discover what women really want from room service. Of the 100 women interviewed, 53% stated that they felt hotel room service was generally tailored towards men, with menus of high carb, meaty dishes discouraging women from staying in to dine.

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Thomson Reuters names world's 100 most innovative companies

Thomson Reuters has unveiled a list of the world's 100 most innovative organisations, with the USA accounting for 40 entries.

The list was based on a study of product patents. As well as volume, the authors of the report looked at success (how often a company's applications are granted), together with global reach and influence based on how often patents are cited in future applications.

Disappointingly, only one British company (Unilever) made it into the worldwide top 100, leaving the country ranked alongside the tiny principality of Liechtenstein.

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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.

Sales Advisor - Europe

Global Mobility Analyst - UK

Global Mobility Coordinator - UK

Relocation Manager - Europe

Relocation Consultant - Europe

Expatriate Tax Director - UK

Expatriate Tax Manager - UK

Assistant Expatriate Tax Manager - UK

Senior Expatriate Tax Specialist - UK

Expatriate Payroll Senior Manager - UK

International Assignment Manager - UK

Relocation Consultant - UK

Immigration Country Manager - UK

Senior Relocation Consultant - UK

Immigration Manager - UK

Immigration Coordinator - UK

Global Mobility Operations Manager - UK

Global Mobility Manager - UK

Regional Reward Advisor - UK

Move Manager - UK

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Property

International assignees: finding a place to live 
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Prime central London property prices ‘reach record levels’ 
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Property prices around Free Schools ‘£126,430 more than UK average’ 
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Removals

BAR Annual Conference 2012: date announced 
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Serviced Apartments

Many hands make relocations … work out
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Ascott unveils new serviced apartments in Paris
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Finance

Reducing national debt 'harder than anyone envisaged', admits Cameron
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OECD warns of slowdown in global growth
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Net migration to UK hit record high in 2010 
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