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On 10 May, following months of anticipation, the winners of the Re:locate Awards 2011/12 were presented with their trophies at this year’s fabulous Gala Awards Dinner. Congratulations to our fabulous winners and all those on the shortlist! Thank you to everyone who entered, our expert team of judges, and our sponsors and supporters – all of whom have helped to raise the profile of relocation and celebrate the achievements of those who work in this diverse, and rapidly growing, field.

The Summer 2012 issue of Re:locate magazine (out late June) will be packed with news of the winning entries, plus photographs of the Gala Awards Dinner and presentation ceremony. Our hot topic will be 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 risks for international assignees, education choices for internationally relocating families, and how trust can be nurtured by organisations large and small.



Fiona Murchie
Managing Editor

TOP STORIES THIS MONTH

International assignments increasing, says Brookfield 2012 Global Relocation Trends Survey Report 

Despite continuing global economic problems, multinational companies are increasing their use of international assignments, according to the 2012 edition of Brookfield Global Relocation Services’ annual Global Relocation Trends Survey Report, which has just been published.

Brookfield's Global Relocation Trends Survey is widely regarded as the definitive study of companies’ employee-relocation practices, policies and projections. This year's survey report paints a comprehensive picture of evolving trends and emerging issues facing companies of all sizes that rely on an internationally mobile workforce.

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Re:locate’s Jubilee Hour initiative gets off to a flying start 

As the country marks the Queen’s 60 years of service, Re:locate’s campaign to rally the global mobility sector behind nationwide charity scheme The Jubilee Hour – which enables individuals, families, communities, groups and business to support good causes in their area by donating just 60 minutes of their time to voluntary service – is rapidly gaining momentum.

We can help you to link to projects you can support, or to publicise your own initiatives. To get you started, here are some examples of ways in which others in the global mobility sector are supporting The Jubilee Hour..

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Annual expat survey launched 

HSBC Expat has launched the 2012 edition of its global Expat Explorer Survey.

The 2011 survey saw nearly 3,400 expats, from over 100 countries across the globe, have their say about their experiences of working and living overseas. This year, HSBC Expat is calling for expats everywhere to take part in the survey, to ensure that their country of residence features in the league tables published on the interactive online tool.

Said Dean Blackburn, head of HSBC Expat, “The survey has grown from strength to strength. This is the fifth year we’ve run Expat Explorer, and we wanted to celebrate this important milestone with a revitalised look, to keep it fresh and engaging for expats when they visit the survey. 

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Follow the Olympic flame with Re:locate! 

In celebration of this great year for Britain, Re:locate is expanding the UK Destinations section of its website.

Taking place between 19 May and 27 July, the Olympic Torch Relay is travelling within 60 minutes of 95% of the UK population. Re:locate’s new Follow the Flame section will showcase the regions through which the flame travels, giving exposure to selected companies in each.

This is a fantastic opportunity to track the progress of the flame and be part of our leading international website, which now attracts 42,500+ unique visits every month.

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International experience increasingly important in business, suggests survey 

According to a survey by recruitment company Hydrogen Group, 72% of staff think their employers view international experience as important or very important.

This is up from 63% last year, suggesting that increasing numbers of professionals are seeking to add international experience to their CVs.

Of those surveyed, 94% were either considering relocating or had already relocated, and were taking the step to gain international experience because they recognised it as a key factor in career success.

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UK housing market remains static, report suggests 

The UK housing market showed signs of another slowdown last month as demand for property declined, with little improvement in the number of house sales, according to estate agents.

The National Association of Estate Agents' (NAEA) market report for April shows that, despite the Easter holiday – traditionally a period of increased buyer interest – home-buying activity fell, with only a slight rise in the supply of housing.

Only 294 house-hunters registered with an estate agent in April, compared with 297 in March. 

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London 2012 Games provide boost for Britain

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are providing a significant boost to ‘Brand Britain’, particularly amongst the growing number of middle class consumers in China and India, recent research suggests.

A survey of 6,000 consumers by Deloitte, the official professional services provider to London 2012, found that 80% of respondents from China and India are more likely to want to visit Britain in light of the publicity surrounding the Games.

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Female-friendly travel partnership announced

Women’s business travel network maiden-voyage.com has announced a new partnership with Ian Allan Travel management.

Through this partnership, launched at the Met Bar in London on Thursday, Ian Allan Travel management becomes the first and only accredited female-friendly travel management company.

Ian Allan will provide online flight and hotel bookings to maiden-voyage.com members, and will emphasise accredited female friendly hotels.

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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, be sure not to miss this year's Expatriate Management and Global Mobility Conference.

It will also give you 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 7231 5100  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.

Global Mobility Consultant
UK Immigration Consultant
Global Immigration Consultant
Senior Global Mobility Consultant
Business Development Manager
Business Travel Immigration Consultant
Assistant Mobility 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
Assistant Compensation Accumulation Consultant
Relocation Manager UK
International Move Coordinator
Immigration Manager
Immigration Consultant
Business Development Manager

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