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New: Canadian Experience ClassSource: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)CIC has launched a new permanent resident program called the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This program is a great alternative for employees who apply for permanent resident independently. Employers who do not assist with sponsorship under a Provincial Nominee Program may want to direct their employees to the CEC. It is opened to foreign workers with 2 years of Canadian work experience or new grads with1 year of work experience. Accent Reduction: more than just soundsSource: The Vancouver SunThis article takes a look at what speech pathologists actually do when they assist with reducing a person's accent. It's quite a science and also quite a delicate issue. Ultimately, it can help an employee gain confidence and career progression. The Benefits of being MultilingualSource: BCHRMA HR VoiceThis article summarizes the results of a poll on the carerer benefits of knowing more than one language. Multilingual employees feel that it has provided them with more career opportunities. Perceived to be the most useful second languages in BC are Mandarin and Cantonese. Why multinational companies struggle to manage talentSource: McKinsey QuarterlyMcKinsey surveyed managers at top multinational companies and found common themes in their struggle achieve greater cultural diversity, overcome international mobility barriers and establish consistent HR processes in their various global locations. (free registration may be required to view this article) China's talent shortageSource: McKinsey QuarterlyThis article looks at China's growing shortage of managers and how to address this issue. It's a complex need and companies need to have a long-term plan. (free registration may be required to view this article) Talent: Children of expatsSource: ExpaticaThird culture kids (children of expats who have had to blend their parents culture into the culture where they're living to create a third culture for themselves) are an interesting source of talent. They are generally well educated, well travelled, and are used to blending in. Relocations during the economic downturnSource: Workforce ManagementIn the U.S., the relocation discussion has changed considerably and real estate and housing are on the top of the employees' agendas these days. International relocations continue to be popular but companies are trying to find ways of keeping costs low and use their globally mobile workforce creatively. Using split pay to address currency fluctuationsSource: Mercer HRThis article explains the impact of currency flucutation and how split payrolls work. Splitting paying between the employee's home and host country payrolls may be an effective solution. New U.S. departure taxSource: KPMGThis new departure tax applies to high income, high net worth individuals who give up their U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency. Danish immigrationSource: The EconomistA look inside the issues in Denmark and its impact on its standing in the European Union.
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CERC: Annual ConferenceHost: Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)Dates: September 21 - 23, 2008 This year's CERC conference will take place at Vancouver's Westin Bayshore and include participants from across Canada. Think Relocation Consulting is looking forward to co-facilitating the "Global Recruitment in Practice: Success Stories" panel of seasoned recruiters who will provide their insights into this unique and competitive area of recruitment. Webinar: International Mobility in the High Tech SectorHost: GMAC Global Relocation ServicesDates: September 25, 2008 This webinar looks at findings from a study done by GMAC and Lancaster University into the unique issues related to mobility within the high tech sector including the sending and sourcing of suitable candidates. Webinar: Building Relationships with China through Effective CommunicationsHost: GMAC Global Relocation ServicesDates: November 11,, 2008 This webinar examines the Chinese workplace and gives practical advice for professionals relocating to China or doing business in China.
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