Re:locate, the magazine and website for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, is urging the global mobility sector to get behind The Jubilee Hour, a scheme that enables individuals, families, communities, groups and business to support good causes in their area during summer 2012.

Speaking at the Re:locate Awards 2011/12 gala dinner and presentation, held at London’s Institute of Directors on Thursday 10 May 2012, Fiona Murchie, Re:locate‘s managing editor, said, “Giving something back makes the world go round. In the current economic climate, finding the extra cash for worthy causes can be hard, so, when I heard about an initiative to donate time, I was immediately captivated.

“In the 60th year of Her Majesty the Queen’s reign, The Jubilee Hour asks people to give just 60 minutes of their time to civic, charitable or community activities. Volunteers will be able to pledge their time, keep track of local activities, and upload photos on an online portal – the Book of Time.

11 May 2012

Re:locate Awards 2011/12: creative suppliers honoured

As business becomes increasingly global, relocation and mobility are high on the agenda for many organisations. The winners of the annual Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 10 May 2012 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors. Among them were representatives of supplier organisations large and small.

In what was the best year yet for entries, all the available dinner tickets were sold well in advance, and there was a buzz of excitement as guests from across the relocation spectrum – including both HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away and awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and inspired by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, broadcaster and travel presenter Adrian Mills.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, who established the Re:locate Awards in 2007, said, “This year’s record number of entries and huge increase in dinner bookings demonstrated that, as we had hoped, these awards have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both here in the UK and internationally. We had to make extra places available in order to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend the gala dinner, but it was well worth it.”

The standard of entries has continued to rise. Explained Fiona Murchie, “As the judges said, there have been some stunningly impressive entries this year. It’s clear that, when compiling their submissions, entrants took inspiration from the judges’ comments on previous years’ winners. This is resulting in a year-on-year rise in standards, which means that the awards are truly promoting best practice.”

11 May 2012

Re:locate Awards 2011/12: winners announced

As business becomes increasingly global, relocation and mobility are high on the agenda for many organisations. The winners of the annual Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 10 May 2012 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors.

In what was the best year yet for entries, all the available tickets were sold well in advance, and there was a buzz of excitement as guests from across the relocation spectrum – including both HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away and awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and inspired by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, broadcaster and travel presenter Adrian Mills.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, who established the Re:locate Awards in 2007, said, “This year’s record number of entries and huge increase in dinner bookings demonstrate that, as we had hoped, these awards have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both here in the UK and internationally.

“We had to make extra places available in order to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend the gala dinner, but it was well worth it.”

The standard of entries has continued to rise. Explained Fiona Murchie, “As the judges said, there have been some stunningly impressive entries this year. It’s clear that, when compiling their submissions, entrants took inspiration from the judges’ comments on previous years’ winners. This is resulting in a year-on-year rise in standards, which means that the awards are truly promoting best practice.”

11 May 2012

Re:locate Awards 2011/12: judges pay tribute to ‘impressive’ HR teamwork

As business becomes increasingly global, relocation and mobility are high on the agenda for many organisations. The winners of the annual Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 10 May 2012 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors. Among the awards presented were Best Relocation Strategy/Policy and Inspirational HR Team of the Year.

In what was the best year yet for entries, all the available dinner tickets were sold well in advance, and there was a buzz of excitement as guests from across the relocation spectrum – including both HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away and awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and inspired by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, broadcaster and travel presenter Adrian Mills.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, who established the Re:locate Awards in 2007, said, “This year’s record number of entries and huge increase in dinner bookings demonstrate that, as we had hoped, these awards have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both here in the UK and internationally. We had to make extra places available in order to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend the gala dinner, but it was well worth it.”

4 April 2012

“A good policy is fundamental to successful relocation, and an innovative and effective relocation strategy can be critical in all kinds of scenarios, as businesses and organisations face up to mobility challenges,” says Re:locate’s managing editor, Fiona Murchie.

Re:locate’s Best Relocation Strategy/Policy award recognises a strategy or policy that enhances the organisation’s business objectives and the quality of the relocation support provided to individual employees.

Today, the shortlist is announced for this important category of the UK’s premier awards for companies and individuals involved in relocation, established by Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists.

29 March 2012

Relocation awards shortlists revealed

The shortlists for the UK’s premier awards for companies and individuals involved in relocation, established by Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals and relocation specialists, have just been announced. Entrants from across the relocation spectrum are celebrating their success in the first phase of the judging for the Re:locate Awards 2011/12.

Between them, the ten awards recognise individuals, teams, policy and innovation, with a choice of categories for HR and service providers. This year’s awards attracted a record number of entries, with the three categories introduced last year – Green Achievement, Excellence in Employee & Family Support and Best International Destination Services Provider – drawing considerable interest.

The shortlists for the service provider categories (see below) reflect the many different types of organisation involved in relocation, including serviced apartment providers, removals experts and relocation management companies, all of which contribute a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Large companies like Cartus, HCR, Interdean and Paragon are side by side with smaller ones like London Relocation.

Judging of the remaining two categories, Best Relocation Strategy/Policy and Inspirational HR/Corporate Team of the Year, is now underway, with shortlists to be announced in April.

Says Re:locate’s managing editor, Fiona Murchie, “Now that the shortlists have been unveiled, we’re eager to see who this year’s winners will be. With globalisation on the increase, the need for the mobility industry is also growing, so it’s no surprise that this has been our best year yet for entries, with stiff competition across all categories.

“I’d like to thank everyone who entered, and our team of expert, independent judges, for supporting excellence in relocation.”

Pocket Guide to Relocation: collect your free copy

Visitors to stand 8070 at this year’s CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition will be able to collect their own personal free copy of Re:locate’s new Pocket Guide to Relocation, which features invaluable editorial and a directory of suppliers.

Now in its second edition, the guide is a highly informative and useful publication, which HR departments will want to keep and refer to. Topics include: risk areas for HR; policy; employee and family support; property; and removals.

Re:locate to offer new consultancy service

At the CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition 2011, Re:locate is launching a new consultancy service for companies wishing to review their relocation policies. A full range of support from Re:locate's panel of international and domestic HR professionals will be available to cover topics from crisis management, security and compliance issues to employee support and assistance for relocating families.

Called Bitesize Consulting, the new service will offer HR professionals the opportunity to have their policies for relocation, international assignments and other related areas (such as cross culture) designed or reviewed by experts. It will also be ideal for those responsible for drawing up a policy or strategy in a new relocation-related area.

28 September 2011

Re:locate, the magazine for relocation specialists and HR professionals, has joined forces with the British Association of Removers (BAR) to share information and resources, with the aim of benefiting HR and relocation professionals and their assignees, both domestic and international.

Says Re:locate’s managing editor, Fiona Murchie, “We’re always keen to promote high standards and best practice across the wealth of service provision supporting domestic and international relocations.

“BAR is the recognised voice of the professional moving industry in the UK. It is at the forefront of developing and maintaining professional standards and services for its members and their customers.

“Working with BAR is an ideal way of bringing specialist removals knowledge and expertise to those managing relocations. We all appreciate how complex assignments are, particularly across international borders, with issues such as customs and security ever more important for overseas moves, and, on the home front, the need for efficiency and timely moves to meet business needs and the challenges of the fluctuating property market.

16 May 2011

For a record third time, serviced accommodation provider SACO has won the Best Property Provider or Solution category of the Re:locate Awards, which celebrate the contribution of HR and relocation professionals to global business. On the shortlist for this award were three other serviced accommodation providers, BridgeStreet, Go Native and SilverDoor.

Between them, this year’s ten Re:locate Awards recognised individuals, teams, policy and innovation, with a choice of categories for HR and service providers. On the judging panel were distinguished figures from business, academia and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

The awards shortlists reflected the many different types of organisation involved in relocation, from HR people to specialist support providers, all of which contribute a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Winners were presented with their trophies on Thursday 12 May 2011 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors, with special guest speaker and host Floella Benjamin.

13 May 2011

Resourceful suppliers taste Re:locate Awards 2010/11 success

The winners of the annual Re:locate Awards, which recognise the contribution of HR and relocation professionals to global business, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 12 May 2011 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors. Among them were representatives of supplier organisations large and small.

In what was a record year for entries to relocation’s premier awards, HR professionals and suppliers from across the world of relocation celebrated success, good practice and innovation in their field of expertise, and were entertained and inspired in equal measure by special celebrity guest speaker and host Floella Benjamin, well-known broadcaster, actress, writer, cultural ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic Games, international children’s campaigner and member of the House of Lords.

As economic recovery continues, business is becoming increasingly global, and relocation and mobility are hot topics for many organisations. Reflecting this, three new Re:locate Awards, Green Achievement, Best International Destination Services Provider, and Excellence in Employee & Family Support, were introduced this year, bringing the total number of categories to ten.