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Ongoing Research Initiative Tracking Trends and New Developments in the Global Relocation Arena by Cartus
Understand how companies are maximizing the organizational and career development value from their assignments. FEM would like to introduce a new pulse survey, which is the latest in ongoing research into initiative tracking trends and new developments in the global relocation arena. The latest survey, titled “Global Relocation, Talent Management and the Changing Assignee Profile” explores... »
The Seven Deadly Sins of Global Mobility
IPM and the Forum for Expatriate Management have identified the seven deadly sins of global mobility. 1 IMMIGRATION Do you have the correct immigration papers for your globally mobile employees? Do you know who is where? This area is being increasingly enforced with potential for large penalties. 2 SOCIAL SECURITY Do you know if... »
HCR: Tax Implications of Hiring Staff Locally vs. Traditional Assignments
Commuter and short term assignments are rising, as are rotational and group assignments as companies look to share knowledge and costs more efficiently. Tailored services, too, are on the increase as more relocation management companies, both domestic and international, seek to address key areas of assignments and international business objectives rather than stick to... »
Grant Thornton: Announces a UK Taxation training day
The UK tax legislation surrounding international assignments continues to evolve and create additional complexities for both the assignees and their employers. As the rules become more complex, the tax and social security position of assignees to and from the UK often becomes more difficult to understand, while at the same time the employer obligations... »
Demand Growing for Geographically Mobile Skills, JAM Survey shows
Survey of over 160 global mobility professionals reveals that: - 66 per cent of the industry identified Asia as the biggest growth area for global assignments in the next year - Global mobility still a niche specialism, with 79 per cent working in teams of less than 15 people - 63 per cent think... »
Weichert Relocation Resources Survey identifies key drivers of alternative International Assignments
While controlling costs remains critical, more companies are seeking alternatives to traditional expatriate assignments to respond to the faster pace of business and the changing needs of today’s diverse workforce, according to a recent study by Weichert Relocation Resources Inc. (WRRI). Among approximately 180 HR and corporate relocation professionals responding to WRRI’s Alternatives to... »
CORT: Global Furniture Rental Network Continues Rapid Expansion to Support Employee Relocations
More than 37 percent growth in customers in 65 countries served last year by CORT Global Network members As businesses adopt furniture rental as a cost-effective strategy to support employees on temporary assignments, the CORT Global Furniture Rental Network continues to expand to now serve more than 65 countries with more than 37 percent growth... »
FEM Special Edition of the World’s Largest Global Mobility Survey
We are proud to announce a special edition of the Global Mobility Survey Report for FEM members, commissioned by Santa Fe Group. Take a look inside the Report: The following link provides a small taster of the full Report: http://www.globalmobilitysurvey.com/Global_Mobility_Survey_2012_FEM_Taster_Edition The full report can be ordered from which can be ordered through www.globalmobilitysurvey.com A survey of... »