Worldwide ERC

Session : AMC16-14526
Worldwide ERC's Government Affairs Update
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Hank Roth Senior Counsel-Relocation SIRVA Worldwide, Inc. Panelists: Peter K. Scott Tax Counsel Worldwide ERC Tristan North Government Relations Adviser Worldwide ERC

Learn about current mobility tax and legal issues from Worldwide ERC's Tax Counsel and Government Affairs Advisor, including an update on what's happening in Washington that may affect you or your business. Improve your understanding of the issues Worldwide ERC's Government Affairs Forums are focusing on. Ask your most pressing questions during this popular Q & A session. Audience: This session will be of tremendous value to all mobility professionals

Learning Objectives: Gain insight into the most recent tax and legal issues in the U.S. Access an overview of tax and legal changes impacting assignments globally Develop an awareness of the resources available for mobility professionals

Session : AMC16-14527
Nosotros Somos Todos Americanos...pero...': Bridging the Cultural Differences of North, Central and South America
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Presenter: Dean Foster Principal DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, a Dwellworks Company

Managing the cultural complexities of the Americas - North, Central and South - is a critical skill for successful work both north and south of the Rio Grande. While sharing many similarities, the cultures of the Americas also represent vastly different perspectives on life and work: recognizing and understanding these differences can accelerate regional success, while ignoring or misunderstanding these differences can result in costly and painful missteps. Audience: All Conference attendees

Learning Objectives: Explore the major cultural work themes of the Americas Understand why these themes exist Gather important best practices for managing their impact in our daily work with each other

Session : AMC16-14520
Immigration Changes and Challenges in Latin America
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Daniela Lima, SGMS Managing Director, LATAM Berry Appleman and Leiden LLP Panelists: Enrique Arellano Senior Partner Enrique Arellano Rincon Abogados Maximiliano Emanuel Cao Managing Partner CSM- Consultoria y Servicios Migratorios SRL Rodrigo Tannus Serrano Partner Tannus & Asociados S.A.S Ariel Orrego-Villacorta Senior Partner/Lawyer Barrios & Fuentes Abogados

In this interactive session, attendees will learn the most recent changes affecting immigration rules and procedures in Latin America. Our panel of experts from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Peru will explore tools to help you streamline the processes, develop new programs, and identify cost-saving tips while exploring various compliance issues. Audience: Corporate/HR and mobility service professionals transferring employees to or within Latin America

Learning Objectives: Understand the immigration steps and timeframes involved in the most common intra-company transfer procedures Identify some of the immigration challenges encountered by employers and employees in Latin America Consider ways to change your internal practices and policies

Session : AMC16-14522
Cross-border Commuting - Canada/U.S. and Mexico/U.S. - Immigration and Tax Compliance
AUDIO ONLY
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Jill Weir-McLean Law Clerk Fleischer and Kochberg Professional Corporation Panelists: Joel Guberman Chair, Founding Partner Guberman Garson Segal LLP Arun Nagratha Partner Trowbridge Professional Corporation Erika Rodriguez Lawyer, Immigration Services Deloitte Bernardo Del Rio McKee Managing Partner/General Director J.A. Del Rio y Asociados S.C./Payroll Plus MX

Our expert panel will share their knowledge and experience relating to cross border commuting from both immigration and tax perspectives affecting employees commuting across both borders in both directions. Explore best practices, risk protection and learn how to identify and manage unique policy issues to ensure compliance. Audience: All conference attendees engaged in sending employees between Canada and the U.S. and/or Mexico and the U.S.

Learning Objectives: Explore best practices commuting across borders Identify and manage unique policy issues to ensure compliance Analyze risk protection options

Session : AMC16-14523
Intern Programs - How to Create a Positive Impact on Talent Mobility
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Rob Johnson, SCRP, SGMS-T Sr. Vice President, Client Services Altair Global Panelists: Debra E. Gilstrap, CRP Relocation Specialist The Boeing Company Marisa Johnson Global HR Manager Textron

This dynamic session will provide a robust overview of strong intern programs that meet the needs of talent mobility in today's competitive work environment. Whether you are creating an intern program, assessing a program's attributes and realities, or determining the value of intern programs within an organization from a talent mobility perspective, this session is for you. Audience: Corporate/HR professionals and relocation management company representatives

Learning Objectives: Recognize the basics of creating an intern program Explore the attributes and realities of the program Examine the value of intern programs to talent mobility within an organization

Session : AMC16-14525
Appraisal Challenges in the Americas
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Paul Dyckes, MAI, SRA President Dyckes Realty Advisors Panelists: Thomas E. Allen, SCRP Appraiser Thomas E. Allen Appraisals, LLC Bruce D. Greenberg Managing Director/Country Leader Duff & Phelps Jane McWilliams, CRP VP Business Development/Corp Mobility Julia B Fee/Wm Pitt Sotheby's Realty Jane Price AVP, Chief Appraiser PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company

Mexico/USA: how do we differ in valuations? What are the issues and hurdles in our industry? Are there different appraisal guidelines in each country...or are there many similarities? During this 60 minute session, our panel will attempt to clarify many of the misconceptions in the industry. Audience: Real estate appraisers and other real estate professionals

Learning Objectives: Gain market knowledge Achieve a better understanding of the appraisal industry in the different regions/countries Acquire clarity in the appraisal role/profession

Session : AMC16-14528
Duty of Care... How to Assist Your Employees When a Medical, Physical or Natural Crisis Occurs
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Marea Nathanson Director, National Business Development Weichert Corporate Housing Panelists: Stephen S. Jones Esq. SCRP Executive Vice-President, General Counsel & Compliance Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. Milton Hilliard Jr., CRP Manager of Travel and Relocation United States Postal Office Dr. Christine H. Le Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Discover different policies and procedures for both individual employees and your entire company should a crisis occur. Together we will discuss best practices and ways to improve your company's current protocol as well as how technology can assist during this challenging time. Audience: All Conference attendees

Learning Objectives: Explore the validation and communication of policy and procedures for employees and your supply chain Recognize current successful factors and pain points Examine technology and how it can assist in an emergency, and what to do if it isnt available

Session : AMC16-14529
Smaller Teams - Leveraging Finite Resources to Maintain High Impact
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderator: Vibeke Vadstein, CRP, GMS Vice President, Global Client Services Brookfield Global Relocation Services Panelists: Cecile Johnson, CRP, GMS Director, HR Customer Services & Global Mobility Phillips66 Becky Clark, CRP Relocation Supervisor Occidental Petroleum Corporation Sarah Shannon Sweeney, CRP, GMS Manager, Relocation CSX Transportation

As resources have become more scarce, companies have had to adjust how they work. In general, mobility teams are becoming smaller. Come listen to how global mobility leaders have implemented solutions that have helped them meet their objectives with fewer resources. Learn how others are addressing this issue within their own companies. Audience: All Conference attendees

Learning Objectives: Understand the current landscape of global mobility and its impact on resources Learn from the stories of session participants who have taken steps to meet the demands of smaller teams Discover through audience polling how others are addressing this issue in their companies

Session : AMC16-14530
Successful Leadership Transformation Across Borders
AUDIO ONLY
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

Moderators: Nancy F. Harmann, SCRP, SGMS-T Director, Relocation & Corporate Services Gardner, Realtors Panelists: Stephen Cryne President & CEO Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) Cathy Loose Associate Partner Aon Hewitt Consulting Claus Hanspach Compensation Director, Global CoE PepsiCo Erin E. Koops, CRP Executive Vice President, Member Services Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

To successfully operate in a global environment, today's leaders need to be able to integrate multiple geographies, diverse cultures and generation differences. This global mindset enables leaders to address and embrace complexities while successfully responding with agility to crisis and opportunity. In this session, we will learn about leadership challenges in the respective Americas countries; how leadership style has transformed over the years; the experience of navigating the business and cultural environment and; overall leaders' perspectives on the key traits of a successful leader. Audience: Corporate/HR professionals and all others interested in this topic

Learning Objectives: Become aware of different leadership styles Recognize leadership challenges and commonalities across borders Identify key traits of a successful leader

Session : AMC16-14532
U.S. Real Estate Trends and Topics for 2016
Conference : 2016 Americas Mobility Conference Package No Longer Available for Purchase Here
Speaker(s) :

oderator: Carol A. Kelly, SCRP, SGMS-T SVP, Corporate Relocation Services The Corcoran Group Panelists: Marc Krebs, CRP Relocation Director Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Diane Howard, CRP Vice President, Global Mobility & Client Services Relocation America International and Real Estate One Vicki L. Hamp, CRP, SGMS-T Regional Vice President, Corporate Real Estate Services Long & Foster Dana Winans, GMS Relocation Director Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate David Winans & Associates

This session, presented by RDC (Relocation Directors Council) members, will provide an overview of 2016 U.S. Real Estate indicators. Explore national and regional real estate results, statistics and projections in the areas of price trends, mortgages, inventory, job growth, rental trends and the impact of these trends on the mobility industry. Use this information to educate and counsel transferees as well as shape your relocation policies. Audience: Corporate/HR professionals, U.S. real estate professionals, and anyone working with the real estate market

Learning Objectives: Gain knowledge about the overall U.S. and regional real estate information and its impact on the mobility industry Use this knowledge to educate and counsel transferees Discover how to use this knowledge to shape relocation policies