Worldwide ERC

Session : GWS14-13759
Peer2Peer Talks - Mobility and Supplier Management - Collaborating for Success
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Peer2Peer Talks - Relocation Policies: How to Cut Costs Without Eliminating Benefits: PRESENTER: Elizabeth Ann Wolfe Global Mobility Specialist ALCOA, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Peer2Peer Talks - Relocation Policies: How to Cut Costs Without Eliminating Benefits: It is not uncommon for a company to look to each of its departments to assist with cost-savings initiatives. However, with regard to relocation policies, cutting costs does not have to mean the elimination of benefits. For example, cost savings can be derived from something as simple as a re-evaluation of a benefits threshold. It is important that relocation policies stay current, while meeting the needs of both the organization and its relocating employees. Join us while we explore how ALCOA has handled this process.

Peer2Peer Talks - Mobility and Supplier Management - Collaborating for Success: PRESENTER: Kevin D. Purdy, GMS Procurement Agent IV The Boeing Company Hazelwood, Missouri

Peer2Peer Talks - Mobility and Supplier Management - Collaborating for Success: The partnership between Mobility and Procurement is crucial to a successful relocation/mobility program. Early involvement of supplier management representatives with the mobility/HR team will allow for both parties to understand the goals and desired outcomes of the program and also to be able to help each party meet their objectiveswhich can be difficult. There are typically many stakeholders involved, and knowing the objectives going in makes for a much healthier process and ultimately a better program. Come hear from a procurement expert on the collaboration he has built with his mobility/HR team.

Session : GWS14-13695
Young Executives Unplugged
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Facilitator: Susan Schneider, SCRP, GMS President Plus Relocation Services, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota Participants: Cori Beaudet, SCRP, SGMS Sr. Manager, Talent Deployment Abbott Laboratories Abbott Park, Illinois Leo Capotorto, GMS, MBA Director, Global Business Development Avenida Suites, Inc. Florissant, Missouri Erin Koops, CRP Vice President, Network Services Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Chicago, Illinois Kunle Obebe, GMS Partner Bloomfield Advocates & Solicitors Lagos, Nigeria

Interact with a panel of young professionals in C-suite, business owner and critical senior positions and hear their first-hand experiences of success and failure, strategies for recognizing and opening as many doors of opportunity as possible, and ways to catapult your career to the top. Designed for young professionals and experienced professionals alike who are interested in hearing personal stories, best-practice tips and advice for climbing the ladder to success.

Participants in this session will: Gain insight into other young professionals career successes and how they achieved them. Build a customized set of strategies and action plans that apply to your personal skills, career field and aspirations. Learn how to manage your career and take it to the next level.

Session : GWS14-13697
Cracking the Localization Code
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Michael Witkowski Vice President ECA International, LLC New York, New York Participants: Kevin Johnson Managing Director Frank Hirth New York, New York Tricia Schneider, CRP, GMS Director, Global Mobility American Express Company New York, New York Anastasia Tonello Managing Partner Laura Devine Attorneys LLC New York, New York

Participants in this session will: Discover the implications of localization from the corporate and employee perspective Explore the immigration concerns to the employee and their family and what companies need to be aware of Learn how to address loss in assignment benefits and competitiveness of base compensation Audience: This advanced session is designed specifically for global HR and mobility professionals.

In many companies, long term assignments reaching maximum duration period end in localization. Converting from expatriate to local terms is a complex and challenging process and Global Mobility professionals play a key role in the transition to make it successful. Join us and learn from experts in immigration, tax and compensation what you need to consider when localizing your employees in order to make the transition successful and smooth for the company and the employee. Explore the examples of a corporate representative on the challenges with localizations and solutions they put in place to make the process successful.

Session : GWS14-13698
Big Data: Applicability to the Mobility/Talent Industry
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Chad Sterling, CRP, GMS COO & CFO Altair Global Relocation Plano, Texas Participants: Debbie King CEO DSK Solutions McLean, Virginia Michael Krasman Co-Founder UrbanBound Chicago, Illinois Lisa Rodriguez Senior Director, HR Operations AON Chicago, Illinois

We all track, report and attempt to analyze our data, but what are we missing as an industry? In this session you will learn to define the usage, impact and future trends of big data. Join us in reviewing a case study of a global program taking steps to utilize big data through awareness and buy-in to support a strategic approach, and obtain ideas and suggestions to start using big data for your corporate program.

Participants in this session will: Understand the implications of big data Learn specific life cycles of big data with a corporation Discover the importance of big data for corporations and clients Audience: This session is designed specifically for corporate HR and mobility professionals and their service providers.

Session : GWS14-13699
Doing Business is Africa: Rewards, Benefits and Governance
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Rene Stegmann Marketing Director Relocation Africa Cape Town, South Africa Presenter: Kohl van Rensburg Head of Reward: Africa, Personal and Business Banking and Wealth Standard Bank South Africa Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

In this session we will explore the unique business issues involved in doing business in Africa from an HR perspective. Beginning with an overview of Africa and the 52 countries represented, you will discover the challenges of business in Africa, including the reward processes, the benefits programs and allowances. Gain an increased understanding of the governance structures and unions that make up make up the African business culture.

Participants in this session will: Understand the different dynamics in Africa and to which region they apply Investigate a holistic view on moving into an African Country Learn how Africa differs from the West Audience: HR Managers, Business Managers, RMCs, and relocation businesses moving corporates into Africa.

Session : GWS14-13701
To Sell or Not To Sell? To Buy or Not to Buy? These Are the Questions!
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Nancy Harmann, CRP, SGMS Director, Relocation & Corporate Services Gardner, Realtors Metairie, Louisiana Participants: Linda Straw, CRP, GMS Global Mobility Vendor & Relocation Manager The Coca-Cola Company Atlanta, Georgia James R. Gargano, Jr., CRP, IFAS President Bomba Gargano Valuation, Inc. Naperville, Illinois Timothy Evanko, CRP Vice President, Residential Services Dwellworks, LLC Cleveland, Ohio

This session will compare and contrast homeownership vs. leasing and the pros and cons of selling vs. leasing with property management. The cost to the assignee/transferee for a short sale or loss on sale will be compared with the cost to the assignee/transferee for property management fees as well as how demographics plays a part in the equation. A thorough understanding of these topics will help solve the issue of being upside down.

Participants in this session will: Explore the challenges and opportunities of leasing a home while on an assignment Determine whether it is more cost effective to buy or rent Learn how the demographics of transferees/assignees impacts the decision Audience: Corporate mobility and HR professionals, real estate professionals and relocation service providers.

Session : GWS14-13702
Handle With Care: Supporting Your V.I.P. Employees
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Alison Shipitofsky Global Mobility Advisory Services (GMAS) Senior Manager KPMG LLP New York, New York Participants: Timothy Dwyer CEO School Choice International White Plains, New York Maura Carey, SCRP SVP Client and Market Engagement Dwellworks, LLC Cleveland, Ohio Michelle Durkin DiPasquale Director, Global Mobility Services Honeywell International Inc. Morristown, New Jersey

Assignment programs that already endeavor to provide the best possible service to all mobile employees have a dilemma when dealing with VIPs: how do you raise a perfect 10 score to 11? Aside from increased compensation, what are some of the ways that VIP employees and their families are effectively and appropriately supported during relocation? This session will examine some real cases, provide practical suggestions, and offer lessons-learned from leading practitioners.

Participants in this session will: Identify practical, implementable, and often cost-effective solutions for providing support to VIPs Understand what common missteps to avoid debunking myths Appreciate the importance of approaching this issue in a way that is compatible with the employers culture, structure, and industry Audience: Corporate Mobility/HR professionals and service provides assisting with VIP moves.

Session : GWS14-13760
Peer2Peer Talks - Multi-state Business Travelers Compliance Concerns
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Peer2Peer Talks - Multi-state Business Travelers Compliance Concerns: PRESENTER: Ginger Merrick, SCRP, SGMS Previously with Coca-Cola Atlanta, Georgia

Peer2Peer Talks - Multi-state Business Travelers Compliance Concerns: The threat of tax related compliance issues for multi-state business travelers is real. Do you or colleagues travel on business to New York or Georgia, even for a day? How about other states? When you travel into another state for business, you are entering the world of multi-state income tax regulations. Compliance can be very challenging at best, as with 50 states there are 50 different sets of rules. This session will provide a high level of understanding of the income tax compliance concerns that mobility professionals should be aware of and provide action steps for addressing this issue within your organization.

Session : GWS14-13704
The U.S. Real Estate Recovery According to "Peanuts"
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Terry B. Davis, SCRP, SGMS Associate Director Americas Mobility EY Cleveland, Ohio Participants: Cathleen Podell, SCRP Regional Vice President Corporate Institutional Group Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wheaton, Illinois Tom Bruhn, CRP Vice President, Client Services Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Downers Grove, Illinois Ryan Carrell, CRP Director of Relocation Services Carpenter Realtors Carmel, Indiana

The past several years have been a difficult time for the U.S. relocation industry, impacting all areas but particularly the real estate, mortgage, appraisal and relocation management companies. This session will discuss the experiences learned from the downturn, the current recovery and the future According to the Peanuts Gang! Representatives from the mortgage, real estate, RMC and corporate segments of the relocation industry will take a serious look at these trends but with a little funthe Peanuts way! Like our industry, The Peanuts Kids also face adversity both internally and externally, work together with all their diversity and in the end appreciate how each member of the team is critical to make certain everyone succeeds.

Participants in this session will: Gain a better understanding of the changing real estate and mortgage markets over the past 8 years the downturn and the recovery Examine the increased government regulations facing the mortgage and appraisal industries Discover the changes RMCs have implemented to support the sale of clients properties. Audience: This session is specifically designed for U.S. corporate mobility professionals, real estate professionals and service providers involved in the U.S. real estate process.

Session : GWS14-13706
Integrating Talent Mobility with your Talent Management Strategy
Conference : 2014 Global Workforce Symposium
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Moderator: Michael Berry, CRP, GMS-T Director, Client Services Hilldrup Companies Stafford, Virginia Participants: May Caffi, SCRP, SGMS Senior Director, Relocation and Immigration Sponsorship Services Marriott International, Inc. Bethesda, Maryland Susan Gregory Head of Talent Mobility Grant Thornton UK LLP London, United Kingdom Andrew Walker Group Director Mobility Worley Parsons Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Is your talent mobility program part of your companys talent management strategy? This session will discuss the benefits of integrating mobility as part of your companys overall talent management approach. We will also discuss details on establishing, implementing and managing a successful talent mobility and talent management partnership.

Participants in this session will: Understand how mobility can fit into your companys overall talent management strategy Develop a plan to help leadership- recognize mobility as a key component of talent management Learn how to create and manage a process to ensure mobility continues to be recognized as a part of talent management Audience: This advanced session is designed specifically for corporate representatives, but of interest to all attendees.