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The relocation experts at Global Mobility Solutions offer insight on top mobility challenges and industry trends. Learn important tips such as the benefits of benchmarking your relocation policy every 12 to 18 months and the importance of choosing the right relocation technology. We also present industry best practices and helpful information for companies and their employees on everything relating to relocation, including visa and immigration issues, learning new languages and culture, and finding a new home.

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What is Good Guanxi in China’s Culture?

This post is also available in: FrançaisLearn more about Relationships and Doing Business in China What is good guanxi (pronounced gwon-she) in China’s culture?  In some cultures, the task at hand is the primary focus of business. These cultures tend to use clear language and have direct communication styles. It is easy to see whether a product, a transaction, or an activity benefits each party. Relationships are not the primary driver of economic activity. In China, the main priority in business is building and maintaining relationships rather than focusing solely on completing tasks. The culture in China places great importance on whether a relationship can bring about connections or benefits

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Michael Barone November 14, 2023
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Reports Show Corporate Relocation Numbers Way Up

This post is also available in: Françaisreports and studies are showing that corporate relocation numbers and spending are as high as in 2017 Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, many companies are still trying to return to their old numbers and ways. While we are now coming up on three years since the initial pandemic wave, one sector is finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel: the relocation industry. Many employers or employees might need to learn about such an industry. But relocation management companies (RMC) are vital for businesses getting their employees from point A to point B. To sum it up, an

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Christina Urrutia November 7, 2023

Examining Common Employee Relocation Costs

This post is also available in: FrançaisWhat Kind of Costs Are Involved When Relocating an Employee? A primary concern for companies when offering relocation packages is the cost. It can be expensive to move an employee and their family to a new destination. But frequently, companies who cover relocation costs for their new employees can hire from a much wider talent pool than those that can only make offers to local candidates. When a company’s relocation packages are constructed by an experienced relocation management company (RMC) there is an increased opportunity for savings and the elimination of unnecessary costs from your relocation budget at each stage of the talent mobility

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MIchael Hughes October 31, 2023
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What To Do If You Lose Your Passport Overseas

This post is also available in: FrançaisLosing your passport while abroad seems like a nightmare, but it’s a straightforward process to replace it on the fly It can seem like every international traveler or transferee’s worst nightmare, packing up to head to the airport and realizing your passport is not where it has been in your head. Panic can set in motion. How are you supposed to get home? Or to your next destination? Will you lose your job? How can you board the plane without it?  While it can be a significant hassle to lose your passport while traveling abroad, and it no doubt can cost some money, it’s

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Michael Barone October 25, 2023
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How to Get an IMM 5257 Visitor Visa

This post is also available in: FrançaisVisitor Visa (Temporary Work Visa) in Canada If you aren’t a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada but have plans of relocating up north, there are a few options you have for visas. First, you can come to Canada on vacation; you can come to see family or conduct some manner of business in Canada. Your stay is restricted, and you need to follow some rules. and one of them might be that you need a visa, especially if you plan to work in Canada. These IMM 5257 visas will be significant for you to enjoy your stay in Canada, and they

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Michael Barone October 17, 2023

What Are the Benefits of Outsourcing Global Relocation Services?

This post is also available in: Françaislearn why your company should work with a relocation management company for talent mobility What are the benefits of outsourcing global relocation programs? For companies that have steady moving needs, there are many benefits to outsourcing this strategic function. Most learn they need to gain the knowledge and experience to manage talent mobility with in-house resources effectively. Outsourcing this critical activity provides them access to the industry’s best practices and thought leadership that will help their company’s international relocation program achieve success with virtually all relocation assignments. There are five distinct benefits clients can gain from outsourcing their global relocation services with a trusted

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Christina Urrutia October 10, 2023
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How Relocation Management Companies Leverage AI Technology

This post is also available in: FrançaisLearn how GMS leverages AI in their mobility programs At Global Mobility Solutions (GMS), we view AI through a lens of practicality. We leverage predictive analytics and Artificial intelligence (AI) to learn, predicate, and automate our processes and improve the experience. Few Relocation Management Companies (RMCs) fully understand the potential of AI and are in the process of discovery. However, some organizations leverage predictive analytics and defined algorithms to produce artificial intelligence specifically for relocation. These organizations gain valuable insights and automate operationally by incorporating predictive analytics and AI into their processes. Unlike many other RMCs, we fully recognize the immense potential of AI

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MIchael Hughes October 3, 2023

Welcome to 2023 and Beyond, Enjoy Your Workation

This post is also available in: FrançaisWhat’s a Workation? The idea of going on a workation appears to be a common practice nowadays. Combining work and vacation, a workation may seem paradoxical at first. After all, if you are working, you are not truly on a vacation, right? However, due to the rise of remote work and the newfound flexibility it offers, a new trend has emerged – the workation. In this article, I will present to you this innovative idea. Initially, I will delve into the meaning of the term workation and the reasons for its rapid surge in popularity. Subsequently, I will explore the various variations of workations

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Michael Barone September 26, 2023

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