Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the Re:locate team! We hope you find the Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine – which is now available and includes a new edition of our fabulous Pocket Guide to Relocation – a useful and enjoyable read.
A big thank you to all who attended or provided raffle prizes for the Re:locate 2013 Networking Charity Party (see Events & Awards), which raised an impressive £500 for our two charities.
Fiona Murchie
Managing Editor
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In 2013 the Eurozone has emerged from double-dip recession, Ireland has become the first country to exit an EU bailout scheme, and the Italian government has avoided collapse by facing down an apparently waning Silvio Berlusconi.
Figures compiled for the latest Cost of Living Survey by ECA International have identified Caracas as the most expensive place in which to live for expatriates.
There is a 93 per cent probability that London is in the grip of a house-price bubble, according to new research. Professor James Mitchell, head of the Warwick Business School’s Economic Modelling and Forecasting Group, has undertaken a regional assessment of the housing market in the UK
According to Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted’s chief inspector, children now have a better chance of attending a good or outstanding school, while the further education sector has “raised its game” since last year.
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The UK's growing problem of shortage of airport space in SE England will be best solved by either a third runway at Heathrow or a second one at Gatwick, a government-appointed commission reported on Tuesday.
With the most successful Re:locate Awards to date, the launch of our new website, and the introduction of an exciting new initiative to connect our global mobility community around the world, 2013 has been a memorable year for the Re:locate team.
Held in London in early December, the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers’ (ASAP) annual conference and exhibition – described by organisers as the most ambitious in their association’s history – attracted record attendance.
Inspired by the exciting trends and opportunities for growth in global mobility, the Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine sets the stage for the next act in GM.
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The Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine is now available, with free Pocket Guide to Relocation.
Through our wide range of topical features, we’ll help you to keep on top of today’s relocation challenges and address the issues that are high on the agendas of your CEO and management team.
Highlights include analysis of key themes that emerged from this autumn’s conferences, with a strong emphasis on engagement and talent management, plus coverage of pensions issues for international assignees and a focus on Turkey as it battles to become a serious contender for EU membership.
Our hot topic is the lively Scottish independence debate, and we turn the spotlight on relocation in Canada’s thriving videogames and ICT sectors.
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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.
Worldwide ERC's 2014 Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in APAC will bring together respected HR and talent mobility thought leaders from global and multinational companies through a schedule of events that will help you to solve your unique mobility challenges.
Magpie Dance captivated a delighted audience at Re:locate's 2013 charity networking party, held on 28 November at The Penthouse London. This great venue in Leicester Square overlooks the city skyline and was already twinkling with festive lights.
If you have time to spare in the run-up to Christmas, or perhaps between Christmas and New Year, why not make a start on your Re:locate Awards 2013/14 entry? We have plenty of hints and tips to help you compile a winning submission.
See the Winter 2013/14 issue of Re:locate magazine for more awards coverage.
The Directory section of the NEW Re:locate website is now up and running, with a fresh new look and easier navigation. Whether you provide general relocation management or destination services, or specialist ones like serviced accommodation or education, you can’t afford not to be included!
To advertise in the Directory, or change an existing entry, please call Garry or Susana on +44 (0)1892 891334.
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