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News Archive - 2011
Sterling Celebrates 20 Years of Trading
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14-12-2011
The 11th December 2011 was the 20th anniversary of Sterling’s founding. Staff at our Northolt Head Office celebrated with cake and champagne on Friday 9th. The event also featured long serving members of staff speaking about life in the early days.
Sterling Prepares for the Olympics
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14-12-2011
As preparations for the London 2012 Olympics gain momentum, Sterling is remaining in contact with Games organisers LOCOG, TFL (transport for London) and the FTA (Freight Transport Association), to ensure we have up to date information on expected road restrictions.
China’s new expat welfare rules cause confusion
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13-12-2011
Businesses employing expats in China have expressed concern over new rules bringing foreigners into the social welfare system.
British expats face bigger council tax bills
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16-11-2011
A proposal recently mooted by Eric Pickles, secretary for communities and local government, could see expats lose their council tax discounts.
New rules make pet transport easier
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16-11-2011
New regulations regarding Rabies vaccinations will simplify the process of moving animals into Europe.
Olympics information page now available
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16-11-2011
While the 2012 Olympics will be an exciting time for London, the Games will present unique challenges to those relocating employees into and out of the city.
Singapore imposes further restrictions on expats
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25-10-2011
Singapore is to increase the qualifying salary levels for many of its work passes.
Sterling appointed Assignment Management Technical Partner to the RES Forum
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18-10-2011
The RES Forum today announced that it has appointed Sterling Relocation as its Technical Partner for Assignment Management. Under the agreement, RES members will have access to advice and support on all areas of Assignment Management best-practice from Sterling’s Global Mobility specialists.
Singapore increases work pass fees
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10-10-2011
Employers seeking work passes for their assignees will face significant fee increases from 1 December 2011, as the Singapore Ministry of Manpower aims to recoup admin costs.
Changes to import regulations for Guangzhou, China
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03-10-2011
Assignees importing books to Guangzhou, China, now need to submit a list of book titles in both Chinese and English.
Americas Director Highly Commended at Mobility Awards
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28-09-2011
Frazer Williamson, Director, Sterling Americas, was Highly Commended in the ‘Global Mobility’s Rising Star’ category in the US EMMAs this month.
Non-EU migrants advised to apply early as Germany rolls out biometric permits
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16-08-2011
From September 1st 2011, Germany will update its residents’ permits in line with current practice across the rest of the European Community (EC). This means the citizens of the privileged countries who can normally enter Germany without a visa, will not be allowed to work in Germany until they have received the new electronic residence title.
A spotlight on… Educating expatriates in the Middle East
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16-08-2011
A traditionally tough market for the expat has woken up to the benefits of overseas talent. But what does this mean for businesses?
Countdown to the Olympics… Is your business ready?
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16-08-2011
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are now less than a year away. To date, 10.8 million tickets have been sold and an anticipated 5.3 million visitors are expected during July and August alone, swelling London’s population to a staggering 13.5 million. This influx of people, coupled with road closures and enhanced security, means that there will inevitably be disruption to those relocating assignees into London.
Americas Director now CRP qualified
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11-08-2011
Frazer Williamson, Sterling’s Americas Director, has achieved CRP (Certified Relocation Professional) designation.
Sterling manager elected FIDI France Vice President
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21-06-2011
Sterling France General Manager has been elected Vice-President of FIDI France.
Expatriates return to Japan
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21-06-2011
Many of the assignees that evacuated Japan following March’s natural disaster have now returned.
Families advised to seek guidance as London's international schools fill up
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21-06-2011
International schools tend to have limited availability - or be completely full - by early summer and this year is no exception. But expatriate families can sometimes still find a space for their child if they plan carefully.
Sterling to present on global education trends at ’Totally Expat’ show
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12-05-2011
Sterling’s lead education consultant, Sarah Cummings, is set to run a seminar on the education market for expatriate families at the FEM’s London show, on the 16 May.
New migrant visa rules not fully understood by some businesses
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12-05-2011
Confusion over new foreign worker migration rules are probably the cause of low uptake in the scheme's first month, independent global immigration consultant Sophy King said today.
Sterling launches operations in Switzerland
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10-05-2011
We are pleased to announce that our new office in Geneva is now fully operational.
Sterling appoints Global Mobility strategist
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25-03-2011
Rebecca Gonzaga, an experienced developer of mobility policy and programmes, has been appointed as Client Services Manager at Sterling.
Japan Earthquake: Update
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16-03-2011
The world has been watching in horror as Japan deals with the aftermath of last Friday's earthquake and tsunami.
Insight into assignment policy best-practice gained at FEM event
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10-03-2011
Mobility professionals from a range of industries came together last month for an afternoon of lively debate on international assignment policy.
The English Census: FAQs answered
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10-03-2011
The 2011 Census is now here! We have received a few questions from clients and assignees regarding what this means for them and have collated the answers for your reference. We hope this is helpful.
Sterling to open in Switzerland
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15-02-2011
Sterling is to open a new office in Geneva, extending our network to 11 offices across EMEA, North America and Asia.
Sterling Lyon joins OMNI
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04-02-2011
The Lyon branch of Sterling Relocation is now a member of OMNI.