Global mobility: fast forward to the future
The Science Museum, in London, was the venue for the Relocate Awards 2017 gala dinner and presentation ceremony. Its spectacular surroundings made a memorable setting for an innovation-themed evening.
Inspiring excellence and innovation
The Science Museum’s Exploring Space and Making the Modern World galleries provided the ideal backdrop to an evening that brought together academics, industry and mobility experts to create a platform for collaboration and growth and promote excellence and innovation.At the drinks reception that preceded the dinner, guests mingled with specially invited Innovation Ambassadors – experts from a range of disciplines, including space, education, international HR, engineering, removals, and the SME arena – to find out about the latest developments in their sectors and start conversations about how mobility could help to nurture the workforce of the future and meet evolving skills needs. Guests were inspired to take their organisations to the next level.Fiona Murchie says, “This was an opportunity for the people who are driving their businesses forward to connect with other disciplines, mingle with academics, and cross-pollinate ideas. From the space sector to engineering, construction and the education and SME sectors, we heard about the cutting-edge developments that are on the agenda for international organisations and those competing in a fast-paced global market.”The Innovation Ambassadors were:- Michelle McDowell, principal and chair of civil and structural engineering at international architecture, design, engineering and urbanist practice BDP
- Michael F Dickmann, professor of international HRM at Cranfield School of Management
- Mark Gilman, professor of SME growth and development at Birmingham City Business School
- Jesse van Sas, secretary-general of FIDI, the global association of quality-certified moving companies
- Charlotte Avery, president of the Girls’ Schools Association
New initiatives for global mobility
Following on from this successful innovation-themed event, Relocate is launching a number of new initiatives for the global mobility sector, with the aim of supporting talent development and the growth and voice of global mobility, inspiring future generations of school and university students, and creating a bridge between employers and talent of the future.- Special interest forums – Lively discussion, knowledge-sharing and networking. Virtual forums to engage our global readership, with some live, face-to-face events
- Study tours – To specific regions, to find out more about countries or industry sectors
- Global Mobility Toolkit – Webinars and videos, building on the knowledge streams covered by our factsheet downloads
- CSR projects – To help connect employers with schools and inspire and prepare Generation Z to excel in the careers of the future
Award winners
This year’s ten Relocate Awards recognised individuals, teams, policy and innovation. View the shortlist.Our short case studies give a flavour of our winners and the secrets of their success.- Technological Innovation – Joint winners: PWC and MoveAssist
- HR Team of the Year – O2 HR Team
- Outstanding HR and Supplier Partnership – Clearview Relocation and Edwards
- Best Serviced Apartment Provider – Cheval Residences
- Best Relocation Management Company – NEI Global Relocation
- Best International Removals Provider – Gerson Relocation
- Immigration Team of the Year – Smith Stone Walters
- Destination Services Provider of the Year – Clearview Relocation
- Excellence in Employee and Family Support – Simply Learning Tuition
- Exceptional Contribution to Relocation – Nancy Dickinson, FOCUS