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Global Mobility Solutions Wins Relocation Award For Third Consecutive Year

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date March 9, 2016

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar. 10, 2016 – GMS Wins Relocation Award 2016 – For the third year in a row, relocation management provider Global Mobility Solutions (www.gmsmobility.com) has earned top placement on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey. In their 2016 survey of the relocation management industry, HRO Today rated Global Mobility Solutions as the second best overall relocation management provider in the industry. As the largest customer survey of its kind, the Baker’s Dozen has become one of the industry’s most trusted talent management resources. You can find the complete survey results here.

“GMS is proud to be named at the top of the relocation management industry for the third year in a row” said Global Mobility Solutions President Steven Wester, CRP, SGMS-T. “This is validation of our consistent performance, the exceptional customer service provided by our employees, the breadth of our global mobility services, and the depth of our client relationships. We are truly honored and deeply grateful to our clients for giving us the opportunity to partner with them.”

According to editors at HRO Today “Rankings are based solely on feedback from buyers of the rated services, we collect feedback annually through online survey which we distribute directly to buyers through our own mailing list.” The annual survey analyzes relocation management providers under three categories: service quality, deal size, and breadth of service. Service quality is given the heaviest weight followed closely by breadth of service and finally size of deals. These results are then averaged together to determine the top overall providers in relocation management.

GMS Wins Relocation Award 2016

GMS clientele gave the company high ratings in service quality and breadth of services, driving the company to a number two overall placement in the industry for the second time in the last 3 years. As the nation’s premier publication on human resource operations and outsourcing, HRO Today’s annual publication of the Baker’s Dozen list is a much-anticipated event. Incorporating sound scientific methodology, the surveys underpinning the list are designed to offer meaningful and actionable feedback on what constitutes true customer satisfaction, making HRO Today’s 2016 survey a must read for both human resources and procurement professionals.

About Global Mobility Solutions
Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a relocation management company that specializes in supplier management and relocation program development. The company’s relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap, Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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GMS and Partners Donate 50,000 Meals to St. Mary’s Food Bank at 2016 Forum

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date March 3, 2016

2016 Global Mobility Solutions Partner Forum and Awards Dinner Features Insightful Discussions, Recognition for Top-performing Suppliers, and Philanthropy

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 02, 2016 – Global Mobility Solutions (https://gmsmobility.com/) recently hosted its annual partner forum, an event recognizing members of its Premier Alliance Network – an elite partnership of transportation and relocation service providers. This year’s forum was branded as #TrendUp; the forum focused on emerging trends within the relocation management industry.

“GMS continues to grow, thanks in large part to its exceptional network of partners,” said President Steven Wester. “The relocation industry as a whole is rapidly evolving and keeping abreast of future trends has never been more important. Our partner forum is an opportunity to deliver practical business insights, honor top-performing suppliers within our network, and extends our support to noble causes in the communities we all serve. This year’s event was a big success on each of those fronts.”

The highlight of this year’s forum was the much-anticipated client panel. Suppliers held a lively Q and A session with human resources management from Fortune 500 companies, as well as one of the largest nonprofit health care providers in the world.

GMS recognizes outstanding contributions to its clientele through Partner of the Year awards. The primary criteria for these annual awards include customer satisfaction and on-time service – key indicators of quality and reliability among relocation providers. Partner of the Year award winners for 2016 included the following:

•   Global Services – Nomad Temporary Housing
•   International HHG – Chipman International
•   Domestic HHG (Silver Tier) – Merchants Moving/Atlas
•   Domestic HHG (Gold Tier) – Hilldrup/United
•   Domestic HHG (Platinum Tier) – Armbruster/Mayflower

GMS President Steven Wester (left) and GMS Transportation Director Ann Knapp (right) Award Armbruster Moving and Storage (center) with Platinum Partner of the Year Award at 2016 Forum | #TrendUp.

In addition to the client panel and Partner of the Year awards, a trio of workshop sessions provided an opportunity for participants to gain insight into some fast-emerging trends in the relocation industry, led by experienced subject matter experts.

Chuck Matthews, Chief Executive Officer of WGM Holdings and a member of the FBI’s InfraGard partnership, headed a session on cyber security for small to mid-sized businesses. According to cyber security firm Symantec, 60% of cyber attacks target SMBs, resulting in billions in losses annually. Matthews offered background on the origin of these attacks and their continuously evolving levels of sophistication. The session focused primarily on what managers and owners can do to protect their valuable assets, not to mention their reputations, against digital fraud and hacking. Other sessions included “Standards Please,” in which GMS Vice President of Domestic Services Nancy Kritzer illustrated the importance of consistent standards in communication. Meanwhile, performance analytics as a critical tool for the modern enterprise was the theme of “Measuring What Matters” with GMS Vice President of Global Services John Fernandez.

Every year, the partner forum allows GMS and its Premier Alliance Network an opportunity to demonstrate their shared commitment to philanthropy. For GMS, that commitment has included significant efforts to end childhood hunger in local communities. This year’s forum featured both an online pre-forum raffle and an in-forum raffle that resulted in a donation of over 50,000 meals to St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix to help eliminate hunger.

“We are so thankful for this amazing gift,” remarked Lisa Goin, Chief Development and Communications Officer at St. Mary’s Food Bank. “Here in Arizona, there are nearly 500,000 children who literally do not know if they will have dinner tonight. This gift will help feed 50,000 of them a nutritious meal.”

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back winner of HRO Today’s 2014 and 2015 client satisfaction survey, and rated number 1 in the relocation management industry for breadth of services.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap, Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Global Mobility Solutions Sponsors Global Workforce Symposium

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date September 1, 2015

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1st, 2015 Global Mobility Solutions announces sponsorship of the 2015 Global Workforce Symposium, the annual gathering of relocation professionals from across the world. This year’s Global Workforce Symposium will be held at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center from October 7–9. Global Mobility Solutions will be exhibiting at the event at booth 518.

GWS 2015 Sponsored by Global Mobility Solutions

Worldwide ERC’s Global Workforce Symposium is the largest conference of its kind.[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″]“Support of Worldwide ERC and participation in this global mobility event is very important to us” says GMS Executive Vice President Michael Setze. “ The chance to learn and share industry expertise with clients, prospective clients, and other workforce mobility professionals is exceptional. We also feel that Worldwide ERC provides strong value with their Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification programs. All of our relocation coaches have earned their CRPs.”[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″]

The Global Workforce Symposium is organized annually by Worldwide ERC, also known as the Workforce Mobility Association. Founded in 1964, the organization’s membership includes individuals from diverse fields like HR, recruiting, consulting, relocation and real estate. Worldwide ERC holds the Americas Mobility Conference each spring and the Global Workforce Symposium each fall.

The upcoming symposium will feature a diverse slate of events. Keynote speaker Lisa Bodell, CEO of Futurethink and a board member of the Women’s Congress, will share her provocative insights on modern organizations. Peer 2 Peer Case Study sessions will provide an educational opportunity for attendees. Each 30-minute session presents best practices for specific workforce mobility challenges.

“Nearly 4 out of 5 employees are willing to relocate for the right opportunity, including millennials” adds Setze. “Our role is to help companies facilitate and manage the relocation process. Sponsoring and attending the Global Workforce Symposium is another means for us to be an integral part of the industry’s growth and evolution.”

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About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back winner of HRO Today’s 2014 and 2015 customer satisfaction survey, and rated #1 in the relocation services industry for breadth of services.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap
Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Powerful Cloud Relocation Technology Unveiled

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date July 28, 2015

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 28, 2015 Global Mobility Solutions (https://gmsmobility.com), a leader and innovator in the relocation and talent mobility space, has launched a proprietary, cloud-based MyRelocation technology solution for clients and their relocating employees. MyRelocation technology provides industry-leading tools and services along with advanced 24×7 information access from any device. These solutions support and empower corporate relocation programs across the globe.

MyRelocation Technology | Mobility Cloud Technology

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“We are committed to offering the best technology value-added services for our clients,” says Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) President Steven Wester, “with a focus on providing the highest level of personal service and attention. Cloud-based MyRelocation technology achieves both of these objectives and underscores our continual focus on providing forward-thinking solutions and unparalleled value.”[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″]

MyRelocation technology has been designed from the ground up with feedback from hundreds of human resource professionals and their transferring employees. A convenient transferee dashboard unlocks a wealth of information and functionality, from downloadable relocation guides to interactive Google Maps™ pre-programmed with origin and destination data. Relocating employees can view and track initiated services, submit expenses and connect with their relocation coach all with a few clicks. MyRelocation works with any connected device on any platform, with a responsive design that makes for unmatched ease of use on desktop, mobile or tablet devices.

“Simplicity was a high priority”, said Marketing Director Thomas Belnap. “Many technologies today offer complex dashboards with a melee of options. MyRelocation technology consolidates all of that to deliver a straight forward and intuitive user experience.”

This approach to simplicity is immediately apparent upon logging in to the customizable management dashboard. Initiating new employee relocations can be managed and activated on a single screen. According to GMS executives, MyRelocation also features over 200 customizable reports available on demand. Additionally, MyRelocation features an extensive “Relocation Knowledge Base” drawing upon decades of industry expertise and research. A selection of white papers, blog articles, and other valuable information helps both relocating employees and their employers.

Check Out The New MyRelocation Features

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back winner of HRO Today’s 2014 and 2015 customer satisfaction survey, and rated #1 in the relocation services industry for breadth of services.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap
Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Global Mobility Solutions Rated Number One by HRO Today

Post author By Global Mobility Solutions
Post date March 30, 2015

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar. 30, 2015 – GMS Wins Relocation Award: For the second year in a row, corporate relocation provider Global Mobility Solutions (www.gmsmobility.com) has earned a coveted spot on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey. In their 2015 survey of the relocation management industry, HRO Today rated Global Mobility Solutions as the number one relocation provider in overall breadth of services. As the largest customer survey of its kind within the relocation management industry, the Baker’s Dozen has become a trusted barometer of talent management performance. More information, along with complete listings, is available here.

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GMS President Steven Wester speaking about quality service to network providers at “Service Unplugged” forum.

“GMS is proud to be named #1 in overall breadth of service and ranked among the Top 5 in overall satisfaction within the relocation industry,” said Global Mobility Solutions President Steven Wester, CRP, SGMS-T. “We are deeply grateful to our clients and their relocating employees for giving us an opportunity to partner with them in meeting their global mobility needs.”

In assembling its annual listings, HRO Today reviewed over 200 global and domestic relocation companies. According to the editors at HRO Today, their rankings are based entirely on surveys received from buyers of the rated services. The annual survey analyzes relocation companies in three service categories: service breadth, deal sizes, and service quality. Each category is weighted according to overall quality performance. According to the survey, service quality is the most heavily weighted, followed closely by breadth of service and finally size of deals.

GMS Wins Relocation Award: GMS customers gave the company high marks in “breadth of services” for its extensive global services, adaptive domestic relocation solutions and the industry’s most comprehensive and longest standing pre-decision program. Other important metrics boosting the company toward a top position included transferee satisfaction, client satisfaction, service response time, reporting accuracy and timeliness, and invoice accuracy.

As the nation’s premier publication on human resources operations and outsourcing, HRO Today’s annual publication of the Baker’s Dozen list is a much-anticipated event. Incorporating sound scientific methodology, the surveys underpinning the list are designed to offer meaningful and actionable feedback on what constitutes true customer satisfaction, making HRO Today’s 2015 survey a must read for any company with relocation management needs. GMS wins relocation award, and this denotes Global Mobility Solutions as a premier provider of corporate relocation services.

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a back-to-back winner of HRO Today’s 2014 and 2015 customer satisfaction survey, and rated #1 in the industry for breadth of services.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap, Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Global Mobility Solutions Recognizes Top-performing Relocation Industry Partners at 2015 Forum and Awards Dinner

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date March 3, 2015

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar. 03, 2015 – Global Mobility Solutions, an international leader in corporate relocation services, recently hosted its 2015 Forum and Awards Dinner to honor members of its Premier Alliance Network who have shown extraordinary dedication to customer service throughout the year.

Armbruster Moving of Mayflower Transit received Platinum Partner of the Year award, while Unipack Global Relocation accepted honors for International Partner of the Year. Atlas Van Line providers V. Santini, Inc. and Lytle’s Transfer and Storage were awarded Silver and Gold Partners of the Year, respectively.

Adam Lowy, founder of non-profit Move For Hunger, speaking at GMS 2015 Forum & Awards Dinner | Service Unplugged.
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The theme of this year’s forum was “Service Unplugged,” a nod to the fact that great customer service begins at the personal level – and that technological conveniences are merely tools. The event was held on February 5th at the Hotel Palomar in Phoenix. Hal Becker, bestselling author and renowned expert on customer service and sales, delivered the keynote address. Following Hal Becker’s Keynote speech, a Global Mobility Solutions Client Q&A Panel was held, where partner’s top priorities were discussed in depth. Guest speaker Adam Lowy, founder of Move For Hunger, offered some compelling remarks on how the relocation industry, and GMS in particular, have made tremendous strides toward ending food insecurity. In addition to guest speakers, the 2015 forum featured breakout education sessions between providers and Global Mobility Solution’s Leadership, discussing customer service improvements and efficiency.[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″]

“Our 2015 forum and awards dinner was an opportunity to celebrate and recognize exceptional service within the Global Mobility Solutions’ Premier Alliance Network. I’d like to personally congratulate this year’s winners, who have consistently demonstrated the highest standards in customer service,” remarked Steven Wester, president of Global Mobility Solutions. “We simply can’t do what we do without the participation and support of these fine partners – they’ve contributed immensely to making our brand a trusted leader.”

Global Mobility Solutions 2015 Forum and Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker Hal Backer Posing with GMS President Steven Wester.

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“Service Unplugged” evokes the core, hands-on attributes that define winning customer service. For GMS, that means giving individuals and families the most seamless possible relocation experience – allowing them to focus on starting a new life in a new city rather than worrying about logistics. In selecting this year’s award winners, GMS relied on its in-house scoring system that grades the performance of every member of its Premier Alliance Network. On-time performance and claims are among the factors that generate a partner’s score, but customer satisfaction is the most heavily weighted data point.

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions was ranked second in the relocation industry for overall customer satisfaction in HRO Today’s Annual Relocation Survey.

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Thomas Belnap, Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Global Mobility Solutions Appoints Tim Rambo as Director of Business Development

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date January 27, 2015

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. January, 2015 – Global Mobility Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Rambo as Director of Business Development. He will be responsible for new business development in the Western United States.

”We are most fortunate to have Tim Rambo as part of our team,” commented Executive Vice President Mike Setze. “He has a history of providing exceptional service and guidance to both clients and prospective clients”. Tim Rambo will be based at Global Mobility Solutions headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Before accepting his new position at Global Mobility Solutions, Tim worked for a decade in the business and financial services industry at leading firms such as Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase and PNC Financial. His roles included sales and account management. At PNC Financial, Tim was a member of the corporate relocation team, serving both relocating employees and corporate clients. Tim also brings a wealth of specialized relocation experience in mortgage lending, real estate, and home equity lending. He plans to lean on that experience as he helps build new business relationships at Global Mobility Solutions.

Tim has built a strong reputation of being a proactive business problem solver. He has demonstrated a talent for anticipating and meeting the needs of clients with individualized, effective solutions. Likewise, Tim has consistently been a respected teammate and contributor to his colleagues’ success, a characteristic that Global Mobility Solutions considers essential to its mission.

About Global Mobility Solutions

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Thomas Belnap, Marketing Director
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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GMS Partners With Move For Hunger

Post author By Sam Hoey | CRP, GMS
Post date October 21, 2014

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2014 – Corporate relocation provider Global Mobility Solutions (https://gmsmobility.com/) is the newest partner of 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Move For Hunger (http://moveforhunger.org/). GMS will call upon its extensive supplier network to further the mission of ending hunger in the US and Canada. In securing this important partnership, GMS worked directly with Move For Hunger’s esteemed founder Adam Lowy.

A much-respected member of the philanthropic community, Lowy has had a remarkable and positive impact on the world. He founded Move For Hunger in 2009, and the organization’s growth over the last five years has been tremendous. In 2011, he was a finalist at the VH1 Do Something awards. This year, Forbes named Lowy to its prestigious 30 Under 30 list of the “brightest stars” to watch in the business world.

“GMS is proud to partner with Move For Hunger. The goal of feeding those who are hungry is certainly one our organization can stand behind,” commented Ann Knapp, Transportation Services Director at GMS. “Through our strategic partnerships with our extraordinary van line agent partners, we’ll be working with our customers to help put food on the tables of those in the greatest need across the US and Canada. Hunger continues to be a worldwide problem, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to take an active role in helping those that need it.”

Move For Hunger has taken an innovative approach to a serious but typically unseen problem. Today, the organization works with over 600 moving companies in 47 states and throughout Canada and has delivered more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks across North America. Moving companies donate their time and labor to pack and transport nonperishable food items left by their customers. Receiving food banks then sort and distribute the items to area residents in need.

“We’re thrilled to have Global Mobility Solutions on board as a partner,” remarked Lowy. “Every new partner contributes to our success. All of us at Move For Hunger believe that with the help of GMS and its built-in network of moving companies, we’ll soon be making an even bigger dent in food insecurity across Canada and the US.” The facts about hunger in America tell a sobering story. One in six people and one in five children do not get enough to eat. Food insecurity does not discriminate; it’s not only the homeless and poor who struggle to find their next meal. Older Americans on fixed incomes and middle class Americans recently laid off from work are increasingly faced with tough choices, such as keeping the lights on or paying the mortgage versus eating three meals a day.

Even temporary hunger can have long-term consequences. Chronic and sometimes serious illnesses, mental health issues and obesity are all possible outcomes of food insecurity. In children, the effects of malnutrition during the growing years can be devastating and often linger into adulthood. For many of those experiencing food insecurity, but especially children, the summer months are particularly challenging. Young people are out of school, the holiday food drives have yet to begin, and the pleasant weather sometimes makes people forget about problems like hunger.

However, summer happens to be the busiest time of year for moving companies, so Move For Hunger’s unique solution has been a huge boost for food banks. The partnership with Move For Hunger affirms GMS’s commitment to demonstrating impactful, responsible corporate citizenship.

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About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. The company’s corporate services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a winner of the 2014 HRO Today Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Contact:
Thomas Belnap, Marketing Manager
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Global Mobility Solutions’ Virtual Trainer Empowers Corporations to Succeed in 21st Century, Transnational Business Environment

Post author By Tamara Molino | CRP, GMS
Post date September 29, 2014

Global Relocation Virtual Trainer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 29, 2014 – New Global Relocation Virtual Trainer: The relocation consultants at Global Mobility Solutions (www.gmsmobility.com) understand that employees face tremendous challenges when transplanted to a new culture. To ease these transitions for both employees and their families, the company has introduced a web-based “Global Relocation Virtual Trainer” system for bridging the language and culture gap.

“The modern enterprise sees the boundless opportunity in multinational expansion,” remarked GMS Global Services Vice President John Fernandez. “These corporations need flexible, convenient and affordable language and cultural training solutions that provide quality deliverables. Our Virtual Trainer hits all of these benchmarks and has helped organizations pursue globalization with more assurance and adaptability.”

How the Global Relocation Virtual Trainer Works

The Virtual Trainer combines one-on-one coaching with self-paced, conversation-oriented language learning. The emphasis is on finding common ground between cultures as a means to build new relationships, meet business objectives and create an environment of trust and confidence. Traditional programs have stressed the idea of cultural “dos” and “don’ts” when preparing employees for global relocation; this black-and-white, list-based approach to acculturation, though, is ultimately counterproductive.

GMS provides 24/7 access to the tools and support of the Virtual Trainer. Because the software is cloud-based, employees can work with the system from anywhere – at home, in a hotel, on a plane, etc. All that’s necessary is a computer or mobile device and a stable Internet connection. The company makes the Virtual Trainer available to employees for the duration of an international assignment. Plus, spouses/partners and families can take advantage of the system at no extra charge.

To streamline the acquisition of essential cultural knowledge, the Virtual Trainer includes one-on-one personal training sessions via webcam. Coaches explain how working across cultures is not about simply tolerating differences or memorizing a litany of social faux pas, but rather seeing differences as a chance to create synergy and leverage the various skill sets one finds around the world. Cultural training communicates values like mutual understanding and respect. Practical, actionable guidance gives executives and employees the competencies to support a 21st century business model.

The language learning aspect of GMS’s Virtual Trainer features an intuitive, straightforward interface, with self-paced lessons focusing on conversation proficiency. The tool goes beyond mere conversation, however, by incorporating cultural insights and nuances that underpin vocabulary and grammar. Just like the personalized training, GMS offers limitless access to the language instruction tool; a slate of mobile apps lets employees brush up between meetings, on the road or anywhere else.

Addressing Common Corporate Relocation Challenges

Taking the uncertainty out of global relocations is part of the mission at GMS. Historically, such relocations have ended early or otherwise failed at an alarming rate. These botched assignments cost time and money and often permanently damage potentially lucrative relationships. The Virtual Trainer deploys current best practices and leverages the organizational knowledge and experience of GMS to maximize the success of global relocations. The training program typically begins prior to relocation, which gives employees and their families a head start on settling in to their new surroundings.

Companies that have adopted the Virtual Trainer have saved from 50% to 75% over the usual costs of culture and language training. At the same time, the cloud-based software frees up human resources to concentrate on other responsibilities, whereas executives can have confidence that international assignments have a high probability of producing a return on investment.

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a global corporate relocation services company that specializes in workforce mobility. Their relocation services include global assignment management, domestic relocation management and a range of pre-decision solutions. Global Mobility Solutions is a winner of the 2014 HRO Today Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap, Marketing Manager
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
[email protected]

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Relocation Companies – GMS Ranked 2nd in Industry

Post author By Global Mobility Solutions
Post date April 1, 2014

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A leader and innovator in the talent relocation industry, Global Mobility Solutions (www.gmsmobility.com) is pleased to announce its inclusion on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen list of Best Relocation Companies 2014. Based on voluntary surveys of customer feedback, the Baker’s Dozen rankings are a highly regarded, objective benchmark of human resources performance. GMS ranked #2 on this year’s list of Best Relocation Companies 2014; the complete list is available at http://www.hrotoday.com/content/5602/2014-baker-s-dozen-customer-satisfaction-ratings-relocation.

“I speak for the entire GMS team when I say we are deeply honored by the results of the Baker’s Dozen survey and the feedback of our valued clients. Making such a respected list is affirmation that GMS is doing things the right way,” said Global Mobility Solutions President Steven Wester, CRP, SGMS-T.

HRO Today staff analyze survey results for three broad subcategories: service breadth, deal size and quality. GMS buyers scored the company highly across all three subcategories, leading to the overall ranking of second among 13 relocation providers. Transferee satisfaction, client satisfaction, service response, reporting accuracy and timeliness, and invoice accuracy were the most significant metrics contributing to the company’s stellar ranking among the Best Relocation Companies 2014.

Since 1987, GMS has set a high bar in the relocation industry, pioneering solutions and approaches that have become standard practices. The company is an end-to-end employee mobility provider, capable of deftly handling everything from visas to real estate buying and selling to cultural training. Whether moving across the country or across the world, GMS has the knowledge and experience to make the transition as effortless as possible; every transferee benefits from the one-on-one assistance of an expert relocation coach.

A careful but rigorous pre-decision process has also helped to distance GMS from many of its competitors. The company believes in going the extra mile during this critical phase, which helps to minimize the risks associated with talent mobility.

Wester added: “We give clients and transferees unparalleled freedom of choice throughout a relocation. Transferees have generous latitude when it comes to choosing a real estate office, household moving company or other service provider. Likewise, clients can choose which services to offer their relocating employees. Rather than offering a cumbersome, one-size-fits-all solution, clients can adapt GMS’s services to suit particular needs.”

HRO Today is the nation’s premier publication on human resources operations and outsourcing. The Baker’s Dozen industry surveys represent a statistically valid feedback method for determining overall customer satisfaction as well as identifying specific contributing factors.

About Global Mobility Solutions

Founded in 1987, Global Mobility Solutions is a leader and innovator in the talent mobility industry. The company provides a wide range of services that facilitate employee relocation on a global basis. The company’s services and relationships are an integral part of their client’s overall talent management strategy.

Contact:

Thomas Belnap, Marketing Manager
800-617-1904 ext. 8832
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