NEI Global Relocation (NEI) was recognized as the Best Relocation Management Company at the Re:locate Awards held in London on May 11. An early announcement placed NEI on the shortlist of nominees for this award and two others in the Outstanding HR and Supplier Partnership category. “This is so very exciting,” said Randy Wilson, NEI CEO, “we are honored to be selected for this...

On Monday, March 6, United States President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order on immigration that revises his initial order in January that banned immigrants from seven countries. The new 6,100-word Executive Order takes effect 12:01 a.m. on March 16 - ten days from its signing - and contains specific differences, including: Now impacts six countries, not seven The new...

NEI’s Mitch Ulrich, SVP of Global Mobility Strategies, recently moderated a panel discussion on managing costs. It included a panel of five experienced NEI Client Relations Managers from around the country. Listed below are some of the highlights of the session.

Many savvy cyber criminals today are armed with sophisticated tools and other individuals bring motive and malicious intent. Yet each are eager to exploit human error or technological weakness to do companies harm.  Letting one’s guard down is not an option. At NEI’s Global Partner Alliance Summit, Greg Keith, NEI SVP, Information Technology Services, presented a concerning...

The subject of Brexit was one of the industry hot topics during NEI’s Global Partner Alliance Summit. The discussion centered on how it happened and how Brexit would affect the British currency and economy, the housing market and immigration practices. Stephanie Lewin, Senior Associate of Berry Appleman & Leiden, LLP (BAL), explained that on June 23, 2016, the vote for the United...

When moving to a new city, family homebuyers are often looking for affordable locations with quality education, a strong job market and good healthcare options to name a few.  A recent study rated cities across 36 key metrics to identify the top ten most family-friendly cities.

Industry Hot Topics at the Global Partner Alliance Summit revealed several trends related to the transportation of Household Goods.  SOLAS, ZIKA fumigation requirements, compliance requirements and new surveying technology carried the most weight. SOLAS Container Weight Verification Requirement SOLAS, “Safety of Life at Sea” (SOLAS), one of the latest regulations placed on...

Companies often request that employees move to a new city to grow their business. However, one reason employees decline a transfer relates to living and or housing expense increases in the new city. For that reason, formalized Cost of Living Assistance (COLA) and Cost of Housing Assistance (COHA) benefits were created and continue to become an important part of some companies’ relocation...

The theme of this year’s NEI Talent Agility Symposium was The Art of Talent Agility: Weaving It All Together.  More than a dozen industry experts shared their thoughts on the latest trends and strategies to consider while participants enjoyed the opportunity to network with peers, exchange ideas and receive up to eleven CRP recertification credits!  Several sessions...

As home prices continue to increase nationwide, many new low down payment programs are being pushed out.  We are seeing 3% down payment mortgage programs offered by several bank giants, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase. Unbeknownst to many, Quicken Loans quietly began offering 1% down payment mortgages late last year.  The 1% down payment loans are only...

As companies send employees across borders to conduct business, Extended Business Travelers (EBTs) and Frequent Business Travelers (FBTs) are often the solution to meet both company and employee needs when a relocation or assignment is not an option. Such business trips are also looked at as requiring less expense, administration and oversight. The numbers of these travelers...

Some credit cards are more widely accepted around the world than others. Discover Card, Diner’s Club and others that have far smaller networks outside of the U.S. may not be a viable option when traveling internationally. While Visa is typically accepted globally, MasterCard and American Express are notalways accepted.  While a merchant might accept a card, there...

You’ve gone through the painstaking work of selecting the right employee for an international task but there is more to the task of selecting the right employee for an international assignment. Your work has only just begun. Compliance with immigration laws is a must, and if overlooked, can lead to hefty company fines and even prison sentences.  A company that implements and follows a...

Human Resources and Talent Mobility managers today are tackling more than relocation and short or long-term assignments.  Entering their accountabilities more often now is the management and oversight of rotational assignments (RA) – short-to-medium time assignment that have the goal of getting specific projects accomplished. Such programs have been used successfully for...

Hong Kong tops the list of the 10 most expensive destinations for expatriates in the June 2016 Mercer Cost of Living Rankings.  Cities making the list include 1. Hong Kong, 2. Luanda, Angola (tied for second), 2. Zurich, Switzerland (tied for second), 3. Singapore, 4. Tokyo, Japan, 5. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 6. Shanghai, China, 7. Geneva, Switzerland,...

In locations with ample public transport options, assignees and spouses may not need a personal vehicle while on assignment. Not all will be so lucky, however. Stress and costs of driving in a foreign country can be minimized with proactive awareness and some simple steps. Just as assignees must become familiar with speaking a new country’s language and converting local currency, employees...

The United Kingdom (U.K.) surprised the world with its populous vote on June 23, 2016 to “Leave” the European Union (EU).  Stock markets took an immediate but short-lived drop around the globe as did the value of the British Pound. The UK’s Prime Minister announced his resignation, Britain’s Triple-A credit rating was immediately downgraded and speculation about what...

NEI ranked #1 for Integrity, Responsiveness, Country Coverage and the Client’s Desire to Continue to Use This RMC.  Overall, NEI ranked in the top three placements in nine of the eleven categories.  Those additional categories included Cost Management, Providing Tax and Compensation Services, Quality of Service and People, Technology and Overall Satisfaction. A total of 155...