
ProGlobal 2015: HR, Expat and Global Mobility
Thursday, 9 July 2015 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
£399.00
ProGlobal 2015
Delivering the HR, Expat and Global Mobility Agenda
9 July 2015 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Canary Wharf, London
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ProGlobal 2015 – Symposium’s expatriate management and global mobility forum, provides a unique opportunity for senior in-house HR and global mobility professionals to discuss the challenges, solutions and trends influencing the success of their international assignments.
The event will cover all aspects of assignment management from setting policies and overcoming challenges in emerging markets all the way through to repatriation and retention. Through a series of presentation and networking session the conference will provide you with the latest strategic thinking and practical examples to develop your knowledge.
Why this event?
- Less providers than other global mobility events: We limit the number of suppliers attending the event so that you can network with more in-house professional
- Real solutions to your mobility challenges: The programme features tried and tested case studies from organisations that have had real results
- Facilitated networking opportunities: During our knowledge share networking session you will have the opportunity to discuss you key concerns with your peers
- Choose the sessions you want to attend: You will have the opportunity to attend smaller, practical breakout sessions on the topics that are relevant to your organisation
This event has been specially designed to assist in-house HR professionals responsible for the management and administration of expatriate’s and international employees.
You will learn to:
- Develop the right approaches ad solutions when sending employees to challenging locations
- Ensure your policy framework is ready for business growth
- Align talent and mobility functions for greater success
- Embed a more robust focus on governance and assurance
- Innovate with international reward
- Use technology to drive mobility and develop a flexible platform
- Successfully manage short term assignments
- Global mobility professionals
- International HR managers and directors
- Benefits and rewards managers
- Global talent managers
- Relocation managers
- Expatriate managers
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AIRINC has been the leading authority on international mobility data since 1954.
With a unique on-site data collection model, rigorous data analytics, and experienced consultants, AIRINC is the data provider best equipped to solve cross-border compensation issues. As the market evolves, AIRINC seeks innovative ways to address workforce globalization challenges such as mobility program assessment metrics, cross-border talent mobility strategy, and measurement of reward competitiveness across a borderless pay landscape. www.air-inc.com |
K2 are independent, global mobility experts. We provide one accountable point of contact for HR teams and assignees, throughout international relocations. We manage and broker services through our global partner network, ensuring absolute confidence in service delivery and value.
We strive to be a true business partner- an extension of your HR function. Our clients cross industries- ranging from Fortune 500 leaders in the financial services industry and ‘Magic circle’ law firms, to FTSE 100 beverage companies. When an organisation makes the important decision to move an employee outside their home region they trust us to help. Why? Because we get it right every time. If you want extraordinary, trust us – we do extraordinary, every day. |
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ECA International’s products and services inform and support managers handling compensation and benefits for staff moving internationally.
Recognised since 1971 as a world authority, ECA remains a leader in the provision of knowledge, information and technology for international companies of all sizes. Offering companies worldwide an unrivalled portfolio of data, software, tools, guides, reports and advice, ECA’s expertise enables them to help them structure and deliver successful mobility programmes. www.eca-international.com |
SIRVA is a leading partner for corporations to outsource their mobility needs, relocating and moving their executives and staff globally. SIRVA offers an extensive portfolio of mobility services across approximately 170 countries providing an end-to-end solution to deliver an enhanced mobility experience and program control and security for customers.
SIRVA has a portfolio of well-known and recognizable brands including Allied, northAmerican, SMARTBOX, and Allied Pickfords. For more information please visit www.sirva.com. |
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Mercer offers a full spectrum of global mobility services and products across six continents. With offices in 42 countries and territories and more than 25,000 clients worldwide, we are leading expatriate management experts with a truly global footprint.
Mercer can help you make well informed, strategic decisions on how to optimise your human capital, and are the only consulting firm offering clients cross-functional talent mobility expertise in fields ranging from HR strategy/talent management, total reward, leadership development and workforce planning/metrics to mobility programme and policy design, expatriate compensation and health/retirement benefits. |
We are an independent, UK based global mobility services company providing relocation and move management support to worldwide organisations, their assignees, families and partners relocating across the globe.
In addition to holding ISO9001, ISO14001 and FIDI FAIMplus accreditations, we are proud to be members of many internationally respected industry associations including EuRA, Worldwide ERC, IAM and BAR Overseas. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of service to provide mobility solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each of our clients. BTR International: “Together, we’ll go further”. |
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Zurich International Life International employee benefit solutions Zurich International Life is part of the Zurich Insurance, offering life insurance, investment and protection solutions throughout the world. We have proven capability of operating internationally and in tailoring our products and services to meet the local requirements of expatriates and multinational corporations of all sizes. With a local presence in Europe, the Middle and Far East, we’ve developed our knowledge and understanding of key markets, enabling us to meet the needs of our customers and business partners for 30 years. Our standard or individually tailored financial solutions are both flexible and portable and ideally suited to support a globally mobile workforce. |
ACS International Schools Established over 40 years ago, ACS International Schools serves the educational needs of international and local families at its four schools: ACS Cobham, ACS Egham and ACS Hillingdon in the London area, and ACS Doha in Qatar. All ACS schools are non-sectarian and co-educational (with boarding available at ACS Cobham). We accept students aged 2 to 18, and offer both American and international curricula, including the International Baccalaureate (IB). All schools have state of the art facilities and a strong programme of co-curricular activities that support the schools’ strong student-centred philosophy.
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Thinking Relocation? Think Santa Fe Relocation Services.
Santa Fe Relocation Services provides the full range of relocation services to support businesses with international interests from diverse industry sectors. Santa Fe is conveniently located across six continents and offers holistic relocation solutions to support businesses and relocating employees. Last year, we handled 120,000 relocations globally. Our core services are Immigration, Moving, Relocation, Real Estate and Records Management. We make it easy.
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We make it easy.At Relocation Support Services we have been providing bespoke, tailored solutions to our clients and their assignees for almost twenty years – setting the standard in quality, flexibility and efficiency. The success achieved throughout this time, culminating in achieving the EuRA Quality Seal earlier this year, has been built on the shared values the company adheres to – integrity, honesty, collaboration, innovation and dedication. Based in Maidenhead, Berkshire RSS assist over 700 relocating assignees and their families per year. Through a carefully selected network of service providers, we successfully manage international relocations to and from any location in the world. |
Information for potential sponsors
If your organisation would be interested in promoting itself through the wide variety of exhibitions, sponsorship and marketing opportunities available at this event, please visit our sponsorship mini-site here or email or call Sales at sales@symposium-events.co.uk or 020 7231 5100.
This conference will provide you with the necessary tools to refine your mobility process to match changing business needs and objectives. It will give you the tools to ensure the success of every assignment through compliance, managing costs and developing flexible, competitive policies.
Thank you
Hayley Griffin
Conference Producer
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Plan ahead and catch the 30% discount!
Book before the 22 May and save 30% off the £399 conference price.
Use your exclusive code HR18030 when requested in the shopping cart.
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Book online at the end of this page or call the customer hotline on 020 7231 5100
Alternatively, join our mailing list for event updates and special offers.
Conference sponsors
Professionals like you have found this event useful.
Here is what they say:
“Best I have ever attended! Thank you.”
Senior HRBP, Network Rail Consulting
“Great mix of company presenters.”
Marriott Hotels, Director of Compensation & Benefits, Europe
“Thoroughly enjoyable!”
EDF Energy, Expat & Relocation Advisor
“Overall stimulating and interesting – high level of speakers, Good topics coverage – comprehensive.”
Manager of Global Talent Pool, Bredero Shaw Ltd
“Very useful, informative & varied.”
Essence, HR & Talent Coordinator
“Good food for thought”
Gilead Sciences, Director, Talent Acquisition (EMEA)
Programme:
09:00 | Coffee and registration | ||
09:30 |
Chair’s opening remarksDavid Remedios, Head of Consultancy, ECA International |
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09:45 |
Ensuring your business is ready for growth
Sharon Quinn, Global Mobility and Reward Manager, Whitbread |
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10:10 |
Approaches and solutions when sending expatriates to challenging locations
Michael Joyce, Client Solutions EMEA, AIRINC |
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10:40 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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10:50 |
Knowledge share networking sessionFacilitated networking session to discuss your challenges with your peers. |
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11:30 | Refreshments and networking | ||
11:50 |
Panel discussion: Short term mobility; Are you ready?
Taryn Whitfield, International HR & Global Mobility Executive, K2 Corporate MobilityJulie Harrington, Client Advisory Services, K2 Corporate MobilityAnne-Marie Welch, Tax Partner, BakerTillyJulie Brightley-Davies, Managing Director, EmigraTracy Figliola, Director, Global Mobility, Equinix |
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12:20 |
Mobility and diversity: Underused recourses to mitigate talent shortagesMichael Grover, Global Mobility Consultant, Mercer |
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12:50 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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13:00 | Lunch and networking | ||
14:00 |
Using technology to drive global mobility
Catherine Birchall, Global Mobility and Reward, British American Tobacco |
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14:25 |
How does the economic policy impact immigration?
Jurga McCluskey, Partner Head of UK Immigration, Deloitte LLP |
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Helping international employees plan their financial future
Stewart Allanson, International Corporate Distribution Manager, Zurich Corporate Savings |
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Questions and discussion with speakers |
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Questions and discussion with speakers |
15:00 | Refreshments and networking | ||
15:20 |
Aligning global mobility and talent management
Wendy Maynard, Director, International Mobility, InterContinental Hotels Group |
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15:45 | King: The centralising relocation saga
Julia Clement, Director, Compensation & Benefits, King Digital Entertainment |
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16:10 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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16:20 |
Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference |
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Sorry, but suppliers may not attend as delegates.
We do allow a strictly limited number of suppliers to exhibit. Further exhibitor information can be found here or by calling our sales team on 020 7231 5100.
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Changes are sometimes needed due to circumstances beyond our control such as trainers being ill, poor weather and so on. In the very rare circumstances that we need to change the date for an event we will automatically offer you a place on the next available event date. If this is not suitable for you we will refund your booking fee.
We cannot accept liability for travel and accommodation costs and strongly advise you not to book cheap ‘non-refundable / no change’ tickets and to check your insurance covers travel and accommodation in these circumstances.
Yes! Some of our events are actually held at hotels, but not all of them, so we have put together a page to help you find a suitable hotel near all of our main venues.
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- Cancellations can be made up to one month before the event. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing and will be subject to a cancellation charge of £100 + VAT.
- Cancellations at less than one month from the event date are be subject to full payment.
- Substitutions may be made at any date and are subject to a £100 + VAT administration fee.
- Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute a cancellation.
- If you want to change to another course date, or different event, we will do our best to accommodate your request, but we reserve the right to refuse changes. Any changes are subject to a £100 + VAT administration fee.
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Book online at the end of this page or call the customer hotline on 020 7231 5100
Alternatively, join our mailing list for event updates and special offers.
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Plan ahead and catch the 30% discount!
Book before the 22 May and save 30% off the £399 conference price.
Use your exclusive code HR18030 when requested in the shopping cart.
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