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This year’s fabulous Re:locate Awards Gala Dinner is almost sold out, so reserve your places now! Taking place at the Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, London, on Thursday 10 May, this very special occasion is now just a fortnight away. 

This week, Re:locate will be attending the EuRA Congress in Stockholm (25–27 April). We hope to see you there. To arrange to meet me or my colleague Garry Tester, please call me on +44 (0)1892 891334 or +44 (0)7836 504483, or email fiona@relocatemagazine.com or garry@relocatemagazine.com

Looking further ahead, the Summer 2012 issue of Re:locate magazine will include case studies on the winners of the Re:locate Awards 2011/12, plus a special focus on UK property. Our Country Profile will examine the issues surrounding relocation to Canada, and our Regional Focus will be on the Middle East. Other key topics will be health, education, risk, Brazil, and how trust can be nurtured by organisations large and small.



Fiona Murchie
Managing Editor

TOP STORIES THIS MONTH

Celebrate the British character with Re:locate! 

Published in the Spring 2012 issue of Re:locate magazine, David Crawford’s short piece The Great British character sparked lively debate among Re:locate readers.

Why not join in? Whether you’ve lived in the UK all your life or have moved here recently, we’d love to hear your views on Britain and the British. We’ll include some of your contributions on the Re:locate website and in the Summer 2012 issue of Re:locate magazine.

The best contribution will win London theatre tickets or Amazon vouchers to the value of £100!

Please email editorial@relocatemagazine.com with your contribution, which should be no more than 300 words in length. Closing date Friday 25 May, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Budget 2012: the effect on international assignments and relocation 

Last month's Budget Statement saw the announcement of Britain's fiscal forecasts, as well as the plans for growth, spending and credit easing. Tom Richards, director of Grant Thornton UK LLP, spoke to Re:locate about how international assignments and relocations would be affected by the 2012 Budget.

The 2012 Budget contained some new items relevant to international assignments and relocations, together with confirmations of several changes relevant to this area that had been announced previously.

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New research: why trust matters in the workplace 

If we believe that innovation and growth are what is needed to drive the recovery of the global economy, building trust must be high on the agenda.

Commissioned from Cass Business School by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), a new report, Where has all the trust gone?, re-examines the issue of trust, exploring why it matters in the workplace and what can be done to repair it.

The report finds that the crisis in trust pre-dates the economic downturn and is a function of a breakdown of five types of trust relationship: trust in each other; trust in the organisation; trust in external relations; trust in the leaders; and trust in the line manager.  

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Leading through transformation: making the most of M&A deals 

Designed for senior leaders, a new report from Deloitte Consulting identifies how companies can get the best out of merger and acquisition (M&A) programmes.

High stakes M&A: Seven bets that matter places considerable, and refreshing, emphasis on the ‘people’ element of M&A deals. In their introduction, the report's author's say, "M&A deals present game-changing opportunities that can open doors to new markets, fill talent gaps, improve operational performance, and grow shareholder value. But too often, leaders exhibit risk-driven restraint when their people need to see contagious enthusiasm.

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More wealthy people consider leaving Britain, survey suggests 

Lloyds TSB International Wealth spoke to Re:locate about the results of a survey, which suggest that increasingly more of wealthy UK adults are considering a move overseas.

New research from Lloyds TSB International Wealth reveals that a growing number of wealthy Britons are considering moving abroad in the near future, with 19% of UK adults with savings and investments, excluding property, of over £250,000, considering leaving Britain in the next two years.

This is an increase from 17% six months ago and a pronounced rise from 14% just one year ago.

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Prime minister visits Japan to encourage trade with UK 

Prime minister David Cameron is visiting Japan, hoping to encourage further trade deals with the UK.

Mr Cameron, who will travel to Burma later this week, said that his aim was to "fly the flag for Britain". Among his objectives is the finalisation of a new defence deal which would see the UK and Japan develop weapons together for the first time.

Mr Cameron said that he was "completely upfront" about including several large defence contractors among his 40-strong business delegation. The prime minister hailed the UK's "very strong defence sector", whilst assuring reporters that "we have some of the toughest rules on defence exports anywhere in the world." 

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Report: cost management and tax compliance key issues for HR and global mobility professionals 

Commissioned by Santa Fe Group, a survey of over 1,000 companies’ multinational mobility programmes has identified cost management and tax compliance as the key priorities for HR and mobility professionals

The Global Mobility Survey Report, which contains comment from some of the mobility industry’s leading experts, identified expanding operations within existing markets as the largest driver of assignment activity. The results are collected from 1,119 company respondents from across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific region, and span the complete range of industry sectors.

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Expatriate Management and Global Workforce Conference 2012

Do you know the best way to manage an international/global workforce?

If you are looking to unravel some of the most demanding challenges you will face when managing a global workforce, make sure not to miss this year's Expatriate Management and Global Mobility Conference.

This conference will provide you with the necessary tools to refine your mobility process to match changing business needs and objectives. And will give you the tools to ensure the success of every assignment through compliance, managing costs and developing flexible, competitive policies.

Re:locate readers get 20% off. 

To obtain your discount, enter the code HR148relo or mention the offer when booking by telephone. Call 020 72315100  or click here to book.

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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.

Account Manager
Global Mobility Services Manager
Mobility Consultant
Relocation Consultant
Assistant Mobility Consultant
Move Coordinator - North London
HGV Driver/ Packer - Aberdeen
International Move Manager - NW London
Move Manager - Central London
Business Development Manager
Sales Estimator
Network Partner & Relationship Manager
Global Immigration Consultant
Relocation Specialist
Immigration Assistant
International Assignment Manager
International Assignment Manager
Assistant Compensation Accumulation Consultant
Relocation Manager UK
Senior Relocation Move Coordinator

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