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U.S. Travel: Delayed Implementation of Passport Requirement
Source: BESTT(Business for Economic Security, Tourism, and Trade) Coalition The U.S. Senate voted to delay the border-crossing requirement of having a passport by 17 months. The amendment will still need to pass through the House of Representatives and the President. This is a positive first step in delaying this requirement.
Reduction of the Right of Permanent Resident Fee
Source: Citizenship and Immigration CanadaThe fee for the Right of Permanent Residency was reduced to $490 instead
of $975 in the recent Federal Budget. Any of your employees who have
recently applied for Permanent Resident status and have not received it yet may also be entitled to a refund.
Payments to non-residents for Canadian Services
Source: KPMG Expat AdministratorThe Canada Revenue agency released guidance on the tax consequences
of non-residents who perform services in Canada . KPMG summarizes and
explains the potential tax consequences for contractors who come to Canada
to perform services for you and helps define what is a “secondment” and
the resulting tax requirements for your organization.
Vancouver: Ranked 3rd on the Quality of Living Index
Source: Mercer Human Resources Consulting Mercer released its global quality of living survey results. Zurich is tops,
followed closely by Geneva , then Vancouver . A great tidbit for recruiters to brag about with their global recruits.
BC faces critical skills shortages
Source: The Vancouver SunEven the statisticians are jumping on board and sounding the alarm that the BC labour pool can't keep up with the growth in the BC economy.
Think Ahead
Relocation Essentials for HR Professionals and Recruiters
Date: Thursday June 8thHost: Canadian Employee Relocation Council
This breakfast seminar explores relocation issues that all HR Professionals and Recruiters should be aware of. This “Relocation 101” session will touch on the big picture and the practical, everything from relocation guidelines and processes to cost of living to the offers themselves. The session aims to raise awareness of the complexity and variety of issues that need to be considered.
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Networking = Pay it Forward
As a small business owner, I’m told that the key to a successful business is to “get out there and network”. And that is definitely true. I’ve also learned that networking isn’t what I thought it was; it’s highly misunderstood. Networking is about helping others, not about selling yourself. Each new person in my network gets a little piece of information about me, but more importantly, I get a little piece of information about them. And when I am able to think of just the right person this new contact should meet, voila! A new connection is born. As these connections grow, so do our networks. Treat everyone like a star because you never know where the connection will lead you. Call it what you will: What goes around comes around. Good karma. Pay it forward.
My network is your network,
Marlene
Principal, Think Relocation Consulting
Good reads for you:
“Don't network, make contact”
Author: Dr. Barbara Moses (from the Globe & Mail)Barbara discusses ineffective networking and provides tips on ensuring you’re making mutual connections.
The Frog and Prince: Secrets to Positive Networking
Author: Darcy RezacAvailable from your favourite bookstore, on-line from the author, or from your local library. Darcy chunks down the art of networking into manageable pieces and combines them with memorable anecdotes.
