Re:locate Extra, Issue 83, December 2012
 In this issue, we bring you coverage of the 2012 Emerging Markets HR Summit, held in London earlier this month, report on the launch of a new charity initiative for the relocation sector, and examine the challenges facing companies and their transferring employees, as highlighted in a new survey of relocation trends. We also have a special focus on property, which will continue throughout 2013, in the magazine and on our websites.
Don’t miss the Winter 2012/13 issue of Re:locate magazine, with free pullout Relocation Planner for Families and 2013 edition of our fabulous Pocket Guide to Relocation. It includes a special focus on Asia Pacific, features on sustainability, international pensions, sports provision in UK and international schools, UK relocation hotspots Leeds and Manchester, the increasing use of flexpatriate assignments, and much more.
The deadline for entering this year’s Re:locate Awards – Friday 15 February – is just around the corner, so it’s time to make a start on your winning entry! For hints, tips, and the latest awards news, sign up for our special awards newsletter and our third Re:locate Awards webinar (Friday 18 January, 11.00–11.30 am), and listen to the replays of webinars 1 and 2.
As 2012 draws to a close, the Re:locate team would like to thank you for your support in 2012. We’re already looking forward to a busy 2013, with exciting plans in the pipeline, including further development of our websites, www.relocatemagazine.com and www.smartmoverelocate.com, special supplements for Re:locate magazine (including Managing Global People in our spring issue) and our attendance at the Worldwide ERC Global Workforce EMEA Summit (London, 12 and 13 February), Mondissimo International Mobility Conference (Paris, 19 and 20 March) and Worldwide ERC Global Workforce APAC Summit (Shanghai, 19 and 20 March), for all of which Re:locate is delighted to act as media partner. We hope to see you there.
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us all!
Fiona Murchie
Managing Editor
Enter the Re:locate Awards today
 The Re:locate Awards are for everyone: organisations, teams and individuals. With a choice of 10 categories – some for HR, some for service providers, and some for both – there's sure to be one that's perfect for you.
For hints, tips, and the latest awards news, sign up for our special awards newsletter and our third Re:locate Awards webinar (Friday 18 January, 11.00–11.30 am), and listen to the replays of webinars 1 and 2.
Previous winners have represented organisations large and small. So join them, and get involved! Closing date for entries is Friday 15 February 2013.
Click here for details of how to enter
New Re::locate Awards sponsor announced
 The Re:locate team is thrilled that expanding global mobility recruitment specialists, Red Recruit, has signed up to sponsor the award for Relocation Service Provider or Team of the Year.
Re:locate Awards 2012/13: book now for the gala dinner and presentation ceremony!
Re:locate reports on the Emerging Markets Summit
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The top stories this month
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Cartus Global Relocation Trends Survey identifies challenges facing companies and their transferring employees
 Cartus’s 2012 Trends in Global Relocation: Biggest Challenges Survey has identified some of the stiffest challenges facing companies in Africa, Central America, South America and Greater China.
Some of the challenges are country-specific, such as controlling costs, complying with local laws, and complex housing issues, and these loom large for relocation managers of multinational companies.
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CBI says EU pension changes would cut jobs and growth
 New independent analysis commissioned by employers' organisation the CBI has found that proposed EU pension changes would force £350 billion (€440 billion) of extra costs on UK businesses, hit long-term growth by a potential 2.5%, slash 180,000 jobs and cut the value of pensions. The European Commission wants to impose a new funding regime...
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Report analyses global influences on London relocation market
 A London-based destination services provider has published a new report examining the implications of global trends for the UK capital’s relocation market.
R3Location’s Mobility Trends report identifies three broad trends:
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Asia Pacific locations dominate global rankings for ‘shoring’
 A new report from global real-estate adviser Jones Lang LaSalle has ranked the Philippines, India and China as the top three global 'shoring' locations for corporations.
The ranking was based on the number of jobs resulting from investment by corporations in shared service centres, customer contact centres, and technical support centres from 2008 to 2011.
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Corporate travel budgets to increase for 2013, research suggests
 A survey of senior corporate travel buyers commissioned by the Business Travel Show has revealed that budgets are on the increase as we head into 2013 and the hotel sector will be among those benefiting from the cash injection despite buyers continuing to be challenged by the cost of accommodation.
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Overseas expansion is central to growth strategy for nearly half of British businesses
 British firms of all sizes view overseas expansion as a key component of their future growth strategy, according to new research by international healthcare provider Expacare.
The firm’s research, Anatomy of an International Business, found that nearly half of British businesses surveyed were either considering a move to trading overseas in the future or hoping to strengthen further their established international foothold.
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Expat investors fear UK’s long road to economic recovery, survey suggests
 Despite a return to growth in the last quarter, expat investors think that UK economic recovery is three to five years away, according to recent results of a survey by Lloyds TSB International.
The survey of 716 expat investors reveals that only 7% think the UK economy has a positive outlook for the next six months, while 14% say its prospects are positive over the next year.
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Highlights from Re:locate’s property coverage this month
Welcome relief for UK property taxes, says Knight Frank
Mixed fortunes for global housing markets during year to Q3 2012
Report: UK commercial property development on the rise
Buying property is more cost-effective than renting in Britain
Property prices drop in London, and north-south divide closing
News in brief
Home Secretary encourages ‘top students’ to come to Britain to study
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Companies should tackle immigration compliance from the boardroom, says Newland Chase
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Guide to international schools in Guangzhou
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Ascott to open first branded serviced residence in Surabaya, Indonesia
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ASAP 2012 conference and exhibition brings serviced apartment industry together
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Michael G Angel appointed to strategic projects at Lexicon Relocation
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Lloyds TSB International launches global-mobility seminars for HR and relocation professionals
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Sterling-Australian dollar exchange rate volatility can be advantageous
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Bupa announces new appointment
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Relocation services provider wins gold at Singapore
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Worldwide ERC Global Workforce EMEA Summit (London, 12 and 13 February)
Registration is now open for the annual Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in EMEA (London, 12 and 13 February), for which Re:locate is pleased once again to be media partner... Read More
The London Eye - Register Now!
Re:locate is hosting a flight on the london Eye for Worldwide ERC delegates in London. This event is sponsored by Bridgestreet Serviced Apartments and Lloyds TSB International. Click below to reserve your limited place.
Mondissimo International Mobility Conference (Paris, 19 and 20 March)
Worldwide ERC Global Workforce APAC Summit (Shanghai, 19 and 20 March)
New Re:locate charity initiative builds on success of The Jubilee Hour
There was a great turnout for the Re:locate Charity party on 29 November 2012, with 130 relocation professionals meeting at the fabulous Jewel Covent Garden.
As the Jubilee Hour initiative comes to an end in 2012, Re:locate’s A Gift of Time aims to keep the momentum going.
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John O’Brien, Founder of The Jubilee Hour passes on thanks from Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street to Jubilee Hour Supporters for their generous donations of time. Re:locate magazine spearheaded the initiative for the relocation sector and is continuing the ‘Gift of Time’ Initiative in 2013.
 “Her Majesty is well aware of the great effort that has been applied to this and she has asked that her thanks and good wishes be passed on to all those who have so generously volunteered their time. It was the Queen’s hope that her diamond Jubilee would provide an opportunity for communities, groups and individuals to come together in a way that they would not otherwise be able to do, and there is no doubt that your initiative has made a notable contribution to achieving this ambition.”
Edward Young LVO Deputy Private Secretary to The Queen
“The “Jubilee Hour” campaign is a fantastic way in which we can all recognise and celebrate Her majesty’s lifetime of service to the nation. So far over 2 million hours of volunteering have been pledged. To see people giving up their time in this way is truly inspiring. It says something about who we are as a people and sends an incredible message about the UK’s spirit of goodwill and gratitude to the rest of the world”.
Rt. Hon David Cameron Prime Minister
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