Serviced apartment agent SilverDoor has won the Best Property Provider or Solution category of the Re:locate Awards 2012/13, which celebrate the contribution of HR and relocation professionals to global business. Also on the shortlist were serviced accommodation companies BridgeStreet Residences Serviced Apartments Suites, Go Native, SACO, and The Apartment Service, as well as Buckinghamshire-based Chiltern Relocation.

Between them, this year’s 10 Re:locate Awards recognised individuals, teams, policy and innovation, with a choice of categories for HR and service providers. Entries were subjected to rigorous scrutiny by a team of independent judges.

The shortlist, which included companies and individuals from the UK and overseas, reflected the many different types of organisation involved in relocation, from HR people to specialist support providers of various kinds. Winners were presented with their trophies on Thursday 9 May 2013 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors, with special guest speaker and host Stephen Cole, international broadcaster and foreign-affairs authority.

The Best Property Provider or Solution award recognises how important finding accommodation is to successful relocation. Entrants must explain who their customers are, and how and why they provide an excellent service and significant contribution to relocation, with supporting evidence. This year’s entries came from a range of organisations, including property sales and lettings companies and destination services providers, as well as serviced accommodation companies.

Winner SilverDoor’s entry was described by the judges as “outstanding – impressive and comprehensive.” Among the factors noted by the judges were the quality of staff training, the company’s investment in a new, bespoke system that streamlines administration, its apprentice programme, and its status as one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2012.

The winners of this year’s Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 9 May 2013 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors. Among them were representatives of supplier organisations large and small.

The event attracted record attendance. In what was also the best year so far for entries to the awards, which have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both in the UK and internationally, more than 200 guests from across the relocation spectrum – including HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away as they awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and informed by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, international broadcaster and foreign-affairs authority Stephen Cole.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, said, “With increasing globalisation, the need for mobility is also growing, so it’s no surprise that, following steady increases each year since 2007, when the awards began, this has been our best year yet for entries, with hot competition across all categories.”

She added, “It’s clear that, when compiling their submissions, many entrants took inspiration from the judges’ comments on previous years’ winners and our series of awards newsletters and webinars. This is resulting in a year-on-year rise in standards, which means that  – as we always intended – the awards are helping to promote best practice.”

The winners of this year’s Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 9 May 2013 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors. Among the awards presented were Inspirational HR Team of the Year and Best HR & Supplier Strategy or Team.

The event attracted record attendance. In what was also the best year so far for entries to the awards, which have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both in the UK and internationally, more than 200 guests from across the relocation spectrum – including HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away as they awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and informed by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, international broadcaster and foreign-affairs authority Stephen Cole.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, said, “With increasing globalisation, the need for mobility is also growing, so it’s no surprise that, following steady increases each year since 2007, when the awards began, this has been our best year yet for entries, with hot competition across all categories.”

She added, “It’s clear that, when compiling their submissions, many entrants took inspiration from the judges’ comments on previous years’ winners and our series of awards newsletters and webinars. This is resulting in a year-on-year rise in standards, which means that  – as we always intended – the awards are helping to promote best practice.”

The winners of this year’s Re:locate Awards, which recognise the specialist contribution of companies and individuals involved in relocation, were announced and presented with their trophies on Thursday 9 May 2013 at a champagne reception and gala dinner held at London’s Institute of Directors.

The event attracted record attendance. In what was also the best year so far for entries to the awards, which have become the ultimate recognition of excellence in all aspects of relocation, both in the UK and internationally, more than 200 guests from across the relocation spectrum – including HR professionals and suppliers – networked the night away as they awaited the announcement of the winners. They were entertained and informed by this year’s celebrity host and guest speaker, international broadcaster and foreign-affairs authority Stephen Cole.

Speaking before the gala dinner, Fiona Murchie, managing editor of Re:locate, the magazine for HR professionals, global managers and relocation specialists, said, “With increasing globalisation, the need for mobility is also growing, so it’s no surprise that, following steady increases each year since 2007, when the awards began, this has been our best year yet for entries, with hot competition across all categories.”

She added, “It’s clear that, when compiling their submissions, many entrants took inspiration from the judges’ comments on previous years’ winners and our series of awards newsletters and webinars. This is resulting in a year-on-year rise in standards, which means that  – as we always intended – the awards are helping to promote best practice.”

Categories and winners

Between them, the 10 Re:locate Awards recognised individuals, teams, policy and innovation, with a choice of categories for HR and service providers. Entries were subjected to rigorous scrutiny by a team of independent judges.

The shortlist, which included companies and individuals from the UK and overseas, reflected the many different types of organisation involved in relocation, from HR people to specialist support providers of various kinds, including serviced apartment companies, removals experts and relocation management companies, all of which contribute a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Large companies like Brookfield Global Relocation Services, Paragon Relocation and Cartus were side by side with smaller ones.
 

Re:locate launches new education and schooling planner for HR and relocation professionals

Designed to help HR and relocation professionals to plan and manage the schooling and education cycle for employees and their families,Re:locate’s innovative new Relocation Planner for Families brings together a wealth of useful relocation-related information in one place, saving time and trouble.

Key features:

Useful dates and timescales for relocating families, including education and school dates

Information and advice on different education systems, key stages, admissions procedures and schools – state, independent and international – plus top tips

‘Family alerts’ on visa, property and education actions

An overview of the relocation cycle

Copies of the planner were distributed free with the Winter 2012/13 issue of Re:locate magazine, and will be available at the various international conferences and events Re:locate is attending in 2013, including the Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in EMEA (London, 12 and 13 February), the Mondissimo International Mobility Conference (Paris, 19 and 20 March), the Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in APAC (Shanghai, 19 and 20 March), the EuRA Conference (Bucharest, 24–26 April) and the CIPD Annual Conference (Manchester, 6 and 7 November).

A copy of the planner can be downloaded here. For details of advertising opportunities in the 2013/14 edition, click here. 

 

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Notes for Editors

Re:locate is the leading magazine for relocation specialists and HR professionals. It covers all aspects of domestic and international relocation, from policy, financial, property and legal matters to international assignments, recruitment and immigration, as well as the full raft of employee support issues, such as property, education and career options for partners. A digital version of the latest issue can be accessed at www.relocatemagazine.com

There was a great turnout for the Re:locate Charity party last night (29 November 2012) with 130 relocation professionals meeting at the fabulous Jewel Covent Garden.

HR professionals, immigration and financial experts, removals specialists, property professionals, educationalists joined in the celebrations. As one satisfied guest put it

“What a great night yesterday was. A fantastic venue, superbly hosted, great crowd and it launched the Gift of Time and the Christmas season in spectacular style too.”

The party was to celebrate the contribution the relocation profession had made to  ‘The Jubilee Hour: A gift of time’ – an initiative that encourages the donation of time rather than money. So far the nationwide initiative has resulted in an incredible 2,748,965 hours of service.

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.”