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BAR - British Association of RemoversFew things in life are as stressful as moving home, and it’s no wonder that pressures can intensify when relocation to another country is also involved.

This factsheet, from the British Association of Removers (BAR), explains the different stages of an overseas move, with a wealth of useful information on packing, insurance and shipment.

 

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BAR - British Association of  RemoversMoving home is stressful enough for your assignees and their families without worrying about who’s doing what and when on the big day.

There’s the safety of personal and cherished belongings to consider as they’re being packed, loaded, transported and delivered. And then there’s storage!

So who should you go to when choosing a removals company? The British Association of Removers (BAR) – the largest established and recognised trade association for removals companies – has some useful advice.

 

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BAR - British Association of  RemoversThere are many reasons for which your assignees may need storage.

They may be moving and require temporary storage facilities mid move. They may be travelling, or taking a temporary job posting.

Whatever the reason, whether relocatees need to store some, or all, of their household goods for a few days, a few weeks, or indefinitely, this factsheet from the British Association of Removers (BAR) provides invaluable tips and information.

 

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Parents raising their children in a different country from the one they grew up in can find it a challenging and confusing experience.

Indeed, the pressures of parenting in an unfamiliar environment can contribute to assignment failure, so it makes sense to steer your relocatees in the direction of resources that can help.

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Based on over 20 years of consulting and research in the field of employee engagement, a new book claims that many employee engagement initiatives are fundamentally flawed.

In The Engagement Manifesto, author R Alan Crozier explains how to generate real business results from an effective engagement philosophy. He addresses both principles and hands-on practical application, showing both CEOs and HR professionals how to raise and sustain operational performance through employee engagement.

Says Mr Crozier, “For longer than I care to remember, annual reports have stated that employees are the organisation’s greatest asset, but their actions did not match their words.

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guide to better managementWritten and narrated by leading management consultants, two new series of Management Guide audiobooks promise to help you achieve your potential and make your working life work for you.

The Management Guide To … and A Guide To Better Management series offer easy-to-follow advice, supportive suggestions and realistic methods for polishing up on your existing skills and developing new ones.

Titles in the Management Guide To … series include Motivating, Understanding Behaviour, Negotiating, Running Meetings and Making Time, while those in the A Guide To Better Management series include Making the Right Decisions, Using Time Effectively, Setting Goals, Managing Change and The Manager as Role Model.

The audiobooks can be purchased and downloaded through iTunes and at www.audible.co.uk

 

leadership coaching bookThe Association for Coaching (AC) has launched its fourth book in a series of coaching titles aimed at coaches, HR or training consultants, and leaders with an interest in coaching for high-performance leadership.

Edited by Jonathan Passmore, Leadership Coaching - working with leaders to develop elite performance examines the models and techniques used to develop greater leadership in others through a coaching relationship, exploring a variety of models. Each contributor reviews the research which supports a model of leadership, and then explores how the model can be applied in coaching greater potential in others.

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IB World Schools Yearbook 2010 With the International Baccalaureate (IB) rapidly becoming the exam of choice for relocating families, the publication of John Catt`s IB World Schools Yearbook 2010 is opportune.

The IB World Schools Yearbook 2010 is the official guide to schools authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years Diploma and Programmes. There are currently more than 2,700 IB World Schools, and this number is growing annually.

In addition to informative editorial, the book also provides quick and easy access to the details of every IB World School. Schools are given the opportunity to showcase their qualities and facilities with an enhanced profile, while the Directory lists information about each school, including contact information and details of the programmes they offer.

The IB World Schools Yearbook 2010 is available via Amazon from £33.75.

In the Spring issue of Re:locate, education correspondent Fiona Leney will be exploring schooling options for parents and children with special requirements.

 

Tough Interview Questions and How to Answer ThemA new Which? guide promises to help candidates secure their dream job in today`s ultra-competitive market by giving them the perfect answers to over 400 of the trickiest interview questions. Suitable for all job hunters from school leavers and graduates to carers returning to work and high-fliers climbing the career ladder Tough Interview Questions and How to Answer Them also gives examples of what not to say.

In the Autumn issue of Re:locate, we report on whether there`s light at the end of the recruitment tunnel.

 

Multinationals today face far more complex global mobility issues than ever before. Deciding on compensation policies, as well as how to communicate and administer these policies, has become a major strategic and logistical challenge.

To help guide HR managers and business leaders through the international compensation maze, ORC Worldwide is publishing the Global HR Management Series, in conjunction with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The seven-book series, written by Roger Herod, senior vice president of ORC, explores in a succinct and practical manner the critical issues in global HR management.

The books are available through www.shrm.org/Publications/Books/Pages/Series--GlobalHRMgmt.aspx

 
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