In this issue, we report on the findings of Cartus’s annual survey of the greatest challenges facing multinational organisations relocating employees, and consider the possible impact of a ‘yes’ vote to Scottish independence. See our Conference Reports section for the latest HR thinking from the CIPD and updates on the property market from Relocation Agent Network.
A few places are still available for the Re:locate 2013 Networking Charity Party, this Thursday (28 November).
As well as being a fantastic opportunity to make valuable new business contacts, this is an unmissable chance to further your organisation’s corporate social responsibility agenda,
so book your tickets today!
The first in our series of webinars for the Re:locate Awards 2013/14 will be broadcast on Friday 29 November.
Places are limited – register now
Don’t miss the Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine (out December), with special focus on talent management and employee engagement, as well as coverage of emerging markets, UK and international education, global banking, Turkey as gateway to the Middle East, and Canada’s thriving videogames and ICT sector.
Fiona Murchie Managing Editor
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There will be a marked upturn in global growth in 2014, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Scottish independence would sound "the death knell" of the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde, pro-unionist MPs have warned in the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. David Sapsted reports.
The UK has an alarming shortage of people able to speak the ten foreign languages most important to the country's future prosperity and global standing, according to a report published today by the British Council.
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When it comes to multinational companies transferring employees, North America (the US, Mexico, and Canada) is now the most critical region for future business success.
The Ukrainian Parliament has voted against a bill seen as crucial to the country's chances of signing a historic Association Agreement with the European Union next week. Ray Furlong reports.
The Australian government will next week begin to phase in new labour-market testing criteria for employers looking to hire overseas workers on a temporary 457 visa.
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Join us for the Re:locate 2013 Charity Networking Party, to celebrate the relocation profession's support of our charity initiative, A Gift of Time.
This informal evening of networking will be a great way of thanking your team for their efforts, starting the Christmas festivities, and launching a new charity initiative for 2014.
Designed to spread the word and encourage more inspirational HR teams and policies, and suppliers from new sectors, to showcase their talent by entering, the first in our series of Re:locate Awards 2013/14 webinars will be broadcast on Friday 29 November from 11.00–11.30 am.
This lively and informative session will provide invaluable background information for compiling a winning entry, including why you should enter, what the categories are, for whom each category is suitable, and how the entry process works.
Some of our 2012/13 judges will share their tips for awards success, and you’ll hear from previous winners how winning has benefited them.
Places are limited, so register now!
See the Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine (out December) for more awards coverage.
If you’re seeking the latest talent mobility data, answers and solutions, sign up for Worldwide ERC’s 2014 Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in EMEA, to be held in London on 11 and 12 February 2014.
Corporate HR professionals are invited to register for free.
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