Subject: Re:locate Extra, Issue 72, January 2012
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PS Spring issue of Re:locate magazine out in March Re:locate Awards 2011/12 webinar (Friday 3 February, 11.00)  With just over two weeks to go until the deadline for entering this year’s Re:locate Awards – Friday 17 February – it’s time to reflect on your achievements over the past year or challenges overcome in the current difficult economic climate, submit your entry, and get the recognition you deserve!
Whatever your contribution to relocation or managing international assignments and global mobility, we have a category that’s ideal for you. TOP STORIES THIS MONTH  It’s survey season once again, and several leading companies are inviting Re:locate's readership of HR and relocation professionals to take part in their global mobility research.Cartus: Global Policy & Practices Survey Interdean Relocation Services: 2012 Global Mobility Survey Weichert Relocation Resources Inc: Alternative International Assignments Survey UK trade with Brazil set to boom in coming years, says Foreign Secretary
Brazil's economy has enjoyed much success in recent years, following a series of economic reforms in the 1990s. Last month, it overtook the UK to become the world's sixth-largest economy. Speaking on the BBC's The World Tonight show, Mr Hague spoke of the potential for growth in the Brazil economy: "There are huge opportunities in Brazil. Our target is to double our trade within five years, from 2010 to 2015, and there has been a strong increase. Partner support: top of the agenda for successful relocation HSBC Expat Explorer survey: final results Worldwide ERC Summit, London, 21 & 22 Feb: register now! Mondissimo International Mobility Conference, March 2012 Who should attend?
Service Providers (€250 plus VAT): Service Providers who are not exhibiting. http://www.mondissimo.com Following the US election: the top apps The New York Times Election 2012 app allows users to access six leading election articles for free, providing further content for a small fee. The app provides links to further articles from the likes of the Wall Street Journal, meaning it represents a great portal... Re:locate Awards 2011/12: last chance to sponsor! We are delighted to announce that Weichert Relocation Resources has come on board as sponsor of the Excellence in Employee & Family Support award. This year’s sponsors are: Weichert Relocation Resources * Jobs * Jobs * Jobs *
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 Olympics Pricoa responds to London 2012 relocation challenges Read more... Cartus explores relocation solutions for London 2012 Olympics Read more... Almost a third of British firms unprepared for Olympics, suggests survey Read more... Russia Where to live in Moscow: an expatriate’s guide (part 2) Read more... Immigration update: Russia announces annual work permit quota Read more... Property Leading estate agent issues 2012 housing-market predictions Read more... Tide turning for rental market, says ARLA Read more... One in four 'prefer contemporary-style homes' Read more... Buy-to-let property boom ‘pushing London rents higher’ Read more... Serviced Apartments On your marks: serviced apartments 'need a personal best’ for Olympics Read more... How will the Olympics affect the availability of serviced apartments? Read more... Ascott announces first Citadines Apart’hotel in Surabaya, Indonesia Read more... Removals & Storage BAR removals industry statistics: January 2010/11 – December 2010/11 Read more... Removals recruitment consultant opens Toronto office Read more... Finance New online international cost-of-living calculator launched Read more... "Credit binge" leaves UK with debts 500% over GDP Read more... HR & Employment CfA and CIPD to develop HR professionals of the future Read more... Graduates confident of employability but not hopeful of landing jobs, suggests survey Read more... Migration has impact on UK employment, says committee Read more... Education Over 3,100 GCSE 'equivalent' qualifications to be removed from the performance tables Read more... International school launches education thinktank Read more... Parents to access “more data than ever before” in new secondary school performance tables Read more... Ofsted announces plans to scrap ‘satisfactory’ label for schools Read more... Ofsted announces plans for ‘no-notice’ inspections for schools Read more... Immigration President Obama Issues Executive Order to Improve Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Read more... Euro MPs give support to intra-corporate transferees and their families Read more... Immigration update: UK to abolish Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa Read more... Immigration services provider launches new Hong Kong and China service Read more... Health Medical evacuation: I’m an expat – get me out of here! Read more... Over half of employees willing to work when ill, shows study Read more... Languages & Culture Mouses in their hice: why language tuition is a must for international assignees Read more... Farnham Castle launches podcasts for flexible intercultural training Read more... Industry News Relocation services company announces new appointments Read more... Removals company bids farewell to long-serving employee Read more... Leeds-based packer wins national prize Read more... Removals company helps raise awareness of children’s charity’s 20th anniversary Read more... BAR to display vintage removals vehicles Read more... |
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The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has predicted a boom in trading between the UK and Brazil, stating that possibilities for growth are "almost limitless."
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It's election year in the USA, with Barack Obama trying for a second term in the presidential office. As well as following the election on television and online, this year many people will use their mobile devices to keep up with the latest developments. With this in mind, 
