The Best Countries for Work-Life Balance

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How do you create a perfect work-life balance in your life? Do you think that relocating to another country might help you achieve that goal? Some of us are so buried in our work, doing the work of several people at once. Maybe a change of scenery is all that is needed to help balance ...







Interactive Tools to Compare Countries

Expat Explorer Tool

In the past we have listed a number of web-based tools related to helping employees on International Assignment find information about their destination before they move there. For example we covered the best social media tools for corporate relocation, tools to avoid missing home while on international assignment, information about the happiest countries on earth ...







Immigration Compliance Webinar Next Week

Paragon GeoImmigration

Hot Trends in Global Immigration: Compliance (It's the New Black!) Wednesday, February 8, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST Governments worldwide are investigating immigration compliance more thoroughly, with many countries requiring employers to act as compliance officers. This informative webinar will focus on how to manage your risk, with specific attention to changing enforcement practices ...







Paragon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

25 Years of Service Excellence

Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, recently celebrated its 25th year in the global mobility industry.  Founded as a mobility consulting company, Paragon has been under the consistent leadership of Joseph Morabito since its founding –  making Paragon one of the most stable relocation companies in the industry.  “While many other relocation ...







Drinking Abroad: Guide to Global Alcohol Drinking Etiquette

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Whether you are traveling for business or you are taking an international relocation there are a number of different perspectives on drinking alcohol related to both work and life abroad. When is it appropriate to have a glass of wine on a lunch break? Is it always expected that you accept an invitation to after ...







Enjoying the Holiday Season While on Assignment

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One of the advantages of living in a different country is the opportunity to observe different festivals and to share the celebrations with the locals. Conversely one of the disadvantages of an international assignment is that assignees are sometimes away from home when festivals they traditionally celebrate in their home country, take place. ...







Global Focus: What is Happening in Europe?

2011 EU Summit, Brussels, Belgium

By Amanda Ward, Director of Global Consulting Services based in London, England A financial problem that started in Greece has now spread to several other nations such as Italy, Ireland and Spain. The problem is like a virus moving throughout Europe. Even the giant European countries such as France and Germany are not unscathed. The problems ...







Paragon’s Philanthropy in 2012

Toys for Tots Fundraiser, Coppel TX office

Holiday Toy Drives Coppell, TX This year Paragon's California, Illinois and Texas offices each hosted a toy drive to benefit less fortunate children during the holiday season. The Illinois and Texas toy drives both benefited U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA The California drive benefited Spark of Love, a local charity in ...







Paragon’s Recent and Upcoming Events

The conference floor Paragons Recent and Upcoming Events

Paragon has had a full exhibition schedule this year. Most recently, Paragon exhibited at Worldwide ERC®'s Global Workforce Symposium in Denver, Colorado. Attendees had the opportunity to win an iPad in addition to having the opportunity to hear about Paragon's service offerings. To finish out the 2011 exhibition schedule, Paragon Relocation, along with Paragon GeoImmigration ...







Paragon Turns 25 in 2012!

Paragon Relocation Years in Business

Message from Paragon founder and CEO, Joseph Morabito As we face the end of 2011 and the beginning of 2012, it is time to say thank you to our clients and customers who have made Paragon's growth and development possible. In addition, while we continue to enhance our technology, the dedication and hard work of our ...







Happy Holidays from the Paragon Family of Companies

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At this joyous time of year, we are grateful for our work with you, our clients and customers. From each and every one of us at Paragon, we wish you abundance, happiness and peace in a new year filled with hope. Happy Holidays!







What is the Tipping Etiquette Around the World

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Do you consider yourself a good tipper? In some countries a tip may be taken as insult in certain situations. Therefore is it best to know what the generally accepted tipping practices are in a country before you travel there for your international assignment. While eating out at a restaurant in North America it is ...







Paragon Relocation Donates to the North Texas Food Bank

North Texas Food Bank - Relocation Services

Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, underscored the company’s commitment to its core value of community involvement by participating in a fundraiser to support the North Texas Food Bank. Paragon’s Coppell office recently made a contribution to the food bank of more than 120 pounds of food along with a ...







Paragon Relocation’s Customer Reviews – December 2011

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Paragon Relocation has for years prided itself on excellent customer service for our customers who we relocate all over the world. Recently, on this blog and internally, we have been celebrating the comments and reviews of our customers who have given us an Excellent rating. (The positive reviews for the month always rotate at right ...







Paragon Relocation Announces Enhancements to Customer Service

Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation solutions, is pleased to announce recent enhancements in customer service to improve the overall relocation experience. Included in the customer service improvements are a 24/7, global, technical support helpdesk for relocating employees and the addition of global, 24/7, emergency phone coverage for employees being relocated by Paragon’s ...







Paragon’s New Video!

Check out this great video we recently produced which details what each Paragon subsidiary does and details all of Paragon's locations around the world. Let us know what you think!