Interview with a Going-there Consultant
At Going-there, we pride ourselves on the quality, passion and dedication of our Destination Consultants all around the world.
Australia - A New Challenge
Berlin, Dublin, Zurich are some of the challenging housing markets we’ve reported on for those relocating to those cities and need to find long-term housing.
Now, Australia has joined the growing list of housing battlefields. We’re seeing struggles in popular Australian cities which far exceed those in other tough housing markets.
As a result of stronger government rent controls and rising interest rates impacting mortgage costs, there has been an exodus of landlords from the Australian property market. At times, this means an all out tussle for a home, no matter what size.
Emergency in Ukraine
Like everyone, we have all been horrified by the situation unfolding in Ukraine.
Relocation companies operating in the region have been pulling together and sharing information as they assist employees and their families with transport, temporary housing, compliance, and the financial challenges faced by people whose available cash is in rapidly devaluating hryvnia or roubles.
To make it easier for those who are still on their journey, we are sharing here what we’ve learned so far as we help those companies with employees fleeing Ukraine:
Where Are the Best Places to Live and Work?
In an increasingly globalised world, with possibilities to work remotely, it has never been easier to experience life in a new place. However, with so much choice available, it can be difficult to decide where to settle. Below explores the best places to live and work to help inform your decision.
Introducing Scott Addaman
Going-there Global Destination Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Addaman as Senior Vice President, Global Market Development. Scott will be based in Atlanta, Georgia.
An Interview with a Destination Consultant
Going-there'’s business model is to expand into locations where our clients need us and this is how we grow our global footprint. Similarly, our DC teams are often grown through networking and by developing connections. Tokyo GT veteran Izumi Koyabashi is one example of how our DC referral scheme led to a new career path.
An Olympic-Class Destination Consultant
Going-there Global Destination Services has over 340 trained Destination Consultants around the world. Working on the ground directly with assignees, our DCs have built a vast store of experience.
Going-there Services during COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on everyday life. Many of us have already been confined to home and restrictions continue to tighten. But while assignees continue to move around the world or adjust to the changed conditions, Going-there remains 100% committed to the delivery of destination services to all assignees and their families.
With health and safety our priority and where support can no longer be delivered in person, remote assistance is being provided by all of our global teams. However, while the mode of delivery may have changed a little, our focus and passion hasn’t wavered. Our key services are now delivered as detailed below.
Emergency Departure Services to assist in the COVID 19 crisis
Going-there has developed a program for clients whose assignees are opting to depart their host cities with little or no notice, in some cases leaving their house keys under the front door mat.
If you have any assignees in a similar situation, and need help, contact Kelly Burtar, VP Global Operations, email address: kelly.burtar@going-there.com.
Arrival Services
Arrival services have been suspended in the majority of locations. We continue to offer advice on local travel restrictions and conditions, market conditions and quarantine regulations where relevant. Where travel is permitted and safety can be maintained, we can also organise a secure pick-up from the airport and transport to the assignee’s accommodation.
We are also now ‘meeting’ assignees via Skype/WebEx conversations, Face Time interactions, telephone calls, email communications, for virtual tours, etc.
In summary:
GT wins GlobalNet Commitment of Excellence Platinum Award
Going-there has won the 2019 GlobalNet Commitment of Excellence Platinum Award. GlobalNet is organised by Cartus, the market leader in global mobility, which hosted its 19th annual Global Network Conference, October 14-15, 2019, to celebrate service excellence among its supply chain partners. The conference was held in Boston, Massachusetts, and drew approximately 400 attendees from 195 companies and 40 different countries.
Going-there Wins 2018 EMMA for Destination Services Provider of the Year
Going-there is pleased to announce that it has just won the 2018 EMMA award as Destination Services Provider of the Year.
ECA International makes strategic investment in GT's Global Tracker App
Diana Busk, CEO & Founder of Going-there Global Destination Services today announced that ECA International has made a significant strategic investment in the multi award-winning business travel app - Global Tracker.
Going-there Launches New Relocation Guide to Bakersfield, CA
Going-there has delivered Destination Services in Bakersfield for several years . To complement the personal on-the-ground support to assignees offered by our Destination Consultants, we have now added a new relocation guide that is accessible to those relocating to the Californian city. Our GT2go Bakersfield guide covers all topics key to a successful relocation, including detailed information on housing, setting up home, local registrations, transportation, banking, education, health and a section for accompanying partners.
Going-there Wins 2017 EMMA for Destination Services Provider of the Year
On Friday 10 November 2017, the winners of this year's FEM EMEA EMMAs (Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards) were announced at a glittering gala dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel, London.
Will Brexit Be a Boon for Business Travellers?
With just over a year gone since the historic UK vote to leave the European Union there is still not much clarity on what will happen during the negotiations and beyond.
What if your Business Travellers could actually save you Corporate Taxes ?
There has been much written in recent months about the potential impact on Corporate taxes by not monitoring business travellers and WHAT they are doing in specific jurisdictions (this author included)
The Travelling Consultant
Going-there has been lucky to have many excellent Destination Consultants who have worked with the company for long periods of time. They have brought energy, enthusiasm, imagination and compassion to their roles in helping relocating families and truly are the foundation of the Going-there quality service.
The Shifting Sands of Relocation
The Relocation Industry can be subject to external shocks and shifts that cause changes in assignment trends. For instance, the drop in oil prices in recent years most certainly affected numbers to Norway, Alberta, Canada, and Houston, Texas.
Going-there short-listed for more awards!
Award season is back and Going-there has been short-listed in two categories of the US EMMAs for its Global Tracker.
GT Global Reach: adding another timely programme to our menu of services
GT Global Reach is Going-there’s answer to clients who need to increase their global footprint without setting up costly offices all over the world. How does it work?
7 tips for organising your Business Traveller programme
In many trade journals today you will see articles discussing the complexities of managing your Business Traveller constituency – but how do you go about doing that? Here are 7 tips for organising your programme to ensure you remain compliant in this increasingly complex environment.
Do You Need Help Managing Your Short-Term Business Visitors (STBVs)?
By Liam Brennan, VP Client Relations, Going-there
Going-there wins the Re:locate Technological Innovation Award 2016
Going-there has won the 2016 award from Re:locate Global for Technological Innovation. The award was made for our new GT Global Tracker app.
Krakow - Relocation Profile
Krakow is a university city with an abundance of highly educated, bi- and tri-lingual candidates who work alongside expatriate employees from western Europe and the US. The expatriate community is growing.
Zagreb - Relocation Snapshot
Zagreb is Europe’s newest capital, dating from 1991 when Croatia became independent. It joined the European Union in 2013 and has made a strong transition to become a modern international city.