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News Archive - 2010
Sterling manager to develop industry best-practice at FIDI
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24-11-2010
General Manager (France), Arnaud Benoit, has been elected Vice-President of FIDI France.
Sterling are ‘Relocation Management Company of the Year’
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16-11-2010
Sterling have been awarded the EMMA (Expatriate Management and Mobility Award) for Relocation Management Company of the Year, as well as being Highly Commended for both International Moving Company of the Year and Best Vendor Partnership.
Restrictions on household goods carried as air cargo inbound to the US
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09-11-2010
We have been advised by the major US airlines that they are implementing a 30 day ban on cargo which represents an elevated risk – this includes all shipments of household goods or personal effects.
Sterling appoints new Marketing Manager
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20-10-2010
Sterling, one of Europe’s leading providers of global relocation services, has appointed Andrew Sleath as Marketing Manager for the Group.
Assignees risk losing out as housing shortage bites
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23-09-2010
An acute shortage of rental accommodation across the UK has seen prospective tenants battling for the best properties, with some assignees missing out on their first choice.
Sterling to present at FEM summits
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23-09-2010
A team of experienced mobility professionals from Sterling’s global offices will be among those exhibiting and presenting at the upcoming FEM summits in New York and London.
Sterling shortlisted for three industry awards
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10-09-2010
Sterling have beaten stiff competition to be shortlisted for the Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards (EMMAs) in three categories.
Services review confirms commitment to quality
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23-08-2010
Sterling's Director (Americas), Frazer Williamson has recently conducted a micro-review of partners across the region.
Sterling Director leads new FEM Chapter - Germany
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20-08-2010
The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) is fast becoming the premier thought leader for the Global Mobility industry.
Privacy concerns over US moves
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20-08-2010
Assignees’ personal details are being made publically available by US Customs Border Patrol (CBP) unless they opt out prior to moving, Sterling has learnt.
Shipping lines face container shortage
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31-07-2010
Shipping lines, globally, are facing shortages of steel containers, which may mean delays to some household goods shipments.
Language opens the door to new markets
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30-06-2010
At a time of global economic downturn, tapping into new markets has never been so relevant to the success, indeed survival, of businesses worldwide… As recession deals its harsh blows to flailing western economies, it has become clear that we need to look further afield to maximise our earning potential.
Coalition to Limit Non-EU migration
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30-06-2010
Throughout the election campaign, the Conservatives promised that, were they to win, they would introduce a quota system into UK immigration law. Now, over two months into the new Coalition Government, the proposal to cap immigration into the UK remains.
Lost in Translation?
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30-06-2010
Culture shock can have a big impact on assignment success. But there’s much you can do to help- employees settle-in.
Countries of the Next Generation
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06-05-2010
In the past decade we have seen the inexorable rise of the so-called BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China). And the new decade will likely see countries in Africa and the Middle East having a much greater role to play in the world economy.
Weak Pound Affects Cost of Living
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03-05-2010
International assignees have seen their cost of living increase as the pound reaches a new low against world currencies. Sterling’s volatility is likely to increase over the coming weeks as political point scoring and fears of a hung parliament increase insecurity in the run up to the election.
School Places Disappearing Fast
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03-05-2010
Due to a rise in the birth rate, the financial climate and closure of some private schools it has become increasingly difficult. Many LEAs (local education authorities) are finding it difficult to cope with a recent surge in school applications. Some local authorities in parts of the country have been forced to install mobile classrooms and educate children in Church halls due to the shortage of spaces.