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HR Best Practices

The Social Networking Pulpit: A New Way to Reach Audiences

As companies work to build their brands and reputations, many are using blogs and social networks such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook to reach key audiences across the globe. This article highlights how organizations are now employing best practices and actionable insights via social media platforms in an effort to engage clients, prospects and employees.
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Americas

The Comprehensive Home Sale Experience: Emerging Stronger after the Recession

During the Primacy Leadership Advisory Network conference, two sessions explored the new landscape of the home sale process. Recommendations emerging from these sessions are abridged in this article.
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Asia

The Real Impact of Exceptional Customer Service

How can organizations balance the need for maintaining exceptional service while challenged with the need for streamlining human capital? Organizations that know the answer to this complex question have one underlying theme in common: they deliver “wow service.” This article goes into depth on how top-notch customer service remains a critical success factor for organizations, within relocation and business as a whole.
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EMEA

Remote Control: What to Expect When Sending Assignees Abroad

Remote locations once considered isolated and unattractive are now viewed as mainstream destinations complete with the commodities needed to make life comfortable. This article identifies significant points on the expected challenges that surface when sending assignees to far-flung locations, and offers a fresh perspective on how moving to an emerging area can be an exciting endeavor.
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Supplier Perspective

Mortgage Industry Update

Several laws and regulations have revolutionized the relocation industry – particularly the Home Value Code of Conduct established earlier this year. Here, we dissect regulations that affect the mortgage business.
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Government Perspective

After the Fall: The Economic Crisis from a Government Relocation Perspective

The current economic climate has significantly impacted the U.S. government’s relocation program. In this article, we discuss the two main challenges government agencies have faced this year: the financial impact to transferees and the declining real estate market.
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Primacy News

Linda Lachapelle Joins Primacy as Director of Business Development, Canada

Primacy has appointed Linda Lachapelle to the position of Director of Business Development, Canada. She will play a central role in expanding Primacy’s Canadian footprint for both domestic and international services. Click here to read more.

Mike Puckett Joins Primacy as Director of Business Development, Emerging Markets

Primacy has appointed Mike Puckett, CRP, to the position of Director of Business Development for the Emerging Markets sector. With this new appointment, Puckett will aggressively play a role in expanding Primacy’s Emerging Markets segment. Click here to read more.

International Assignment Mentoring

International assignment mentoring programs are a source of intrigue for many professionals. While some of the benefits are moderately understood, few employers realize the value of implementing such a program. Jo Rust, GMS, Primacy Director of International Consulting Services, authored “International Assignment Mentoring”, an article published in the June 2009 issue of Mobility magazine. The piece explores international assignment mentoring in detail and shines a light on how well-managed programs may reduce attrition among assignees and keep employees engaged. Click here to download article.

How Much Does It Cost to Save Money?

With the world still reeling from the near collapse of the global financial marketplace, Pam Dunleavy, CRP, Primacy Vice President of Business Development, and Dr. Sheri Sinaga, SCRP, GMS, Primacy Business Development Director, take the opportunity to explore the question, “How Much Does It Cost to Save Money?” in an article recently published in the October 2009 issue of Mobility magazine. Click here to download article.