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What is the Impact of Parental Care on your Relocating Employees?

February 22, 2012 by Susan Maylone

The world has changed; the “Baby Boomers” have put their retirement goals on hold in an effort to recoup from financial losses, they may have experienced during the recent economical crisis. Employers may be benefiting by the longevity; utilizing this seasoned workforce in key positions ... [More]

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Thoughts on Service Evaluations

January 17, 2012 by Barbara Casiere

Measuring performance is critical to the success of any customer service oriented business, and global mobility is no exception. The only way to continuously improve is to identify unfavorable trends early and implement the necessary changes to reverse those trends. In today’s economic environment... [More]

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Ways to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

November 22, 2011 by Michael Alexander

If you’ve moved before, you know that it can be an extremely challenging task; and that’s especially true for the parents of small children.  You don’t have to be a parent for long to figure out that even slight changes to their normal routines can affect them significantly.  Long distance move... [More]

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Let it Snow…

October 26, 2011 by Barbara Casiere

Looking out the window at the leaves starting to turn and feeling the sudden crispness in the air, I have sudden flashbacks to last winter and how quickly Mother Nature flicked the switch to let the snow fly and the temperatures drop. For those of us in Relocation, it’s time to remind Transferees a... [More]

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Moving: Top 10 Tips for Transferees

March 23, 2011 by MSI

As we prepare for the busiest time of the year for relocation and moving, following are a few tips to help your relocating transferees prepare for what, according to some, is considered to be one of the most stressful events in their lives, moving. Hire a professional mover. Whether your comp... [More]

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Temporary Domestic Assignments: Why the Reported Increase?

February 7, 2011 by MSI

Since 2003, The Worldwide ERC® has been reporting that temporary domestic assignments were on the rise or holding steady. In many companies, the temporary domestic assignment (TDA) is an important part of the domestic employee mobility relocation program. But exactly how does a TDA differ fro... [More]

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First Time Transferees: Overcoming the Challenges

December 12, 2010 by MSI

So, you have an employee, new or existing, who has accepted a transfer and has heard that relocation can be a painful, stressful and an anxiety-filled experience. And, with today’s economic climate, an event that was already considered one of the more stressful that one will endure in thei... [More]

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FHA Changes: Another Blow to the Weakened Housing Market?

November 9, 2010 by MSI

The recent changes in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance premium could put the ‘American Dream’ on hold for even more potential homebuyers. The FHA reserve fell to a dangerously low level of only 0.53% of its insurance guarantees, far below the 2% required by Congress... [More]

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