Paragon is delighted to announce that Joseph Morabito, Founder and CEO of Paragon Global Resources was recently named International Relocation Personality of the Year by Re:locate magazine.  Morabito was nominated for his entrepreneurial spirit and long-term service to the global relocation industry.  With more than 32 years of experience, his entrepreneurial solutions and visionary approach have made a significant impact on the relocation industry.  When accepting his award, Morabito thanked his staff saying, “I appreciate the recognition. But individuals don’t win awards: teams do. It’s the people at Paragon who won this.”

View the video of Joseph Morabito accepting his award.

Paragon Relocation was also honored in the highly commended category for Relocation Provider or Team of the Year for their implementation of a large scale, complex global relocation program.  Paragon was a single source solution to replace four separate global relocation service providers. In just three months, the implementation – involving more than 50 client Human Resources managers from all over the world – was complete. Logistically, client users were spread over 82 different countries. Financially, services were billed in 22 different currencies.  Paragon worked quickly and effectively with the client to bring synergy to the group and to bring all the pieces of the program together successfully.

Re:locate is a European-based publication that caters to the global mobility industry.  The annual awards gala was held on May 10, 2012 in London. For a complete list of all the Re:locate award winners view the press release.

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The 2012 Summer Olympic Games are scheduled in London from July 27 through August 12 and will present a complex challenge for anyone planning employee assignments.

Delays, Delays, Delays

The UK Border agency and customs department will increase security checks, so delays will start occurring three to four months before the opening of the Olympics.  Delays are specifically to be expected in VISA processing, household goods clearance and delivery, as shipments will be held longer in ports.  In addition, partial closure of London streets and access restrictions will force moving companies to deliver an increasing amount of shipments in a restricted number of hours per day.

Shortage of Properties and Price Increases

A shortage of temporary accommodations is to be expected, especially in the central London and nearby locations.  Because of limited supply of property and an increase in demand, temporary accommodations and long-term lease prices are expected to rise.  These are expected to rise anywhere from 12-25% during the summer months.  Most London realtors are reluctant to talk about short-term tenancies during the Olympics period.  This is because many properties are already booked (with many properties remaining empty until the games draw closer).  Many realtors cannot predict how many or what type of properties will become available for short rentals approaching the Olympics, or what the rental price may be.  However, as the games continue to draw closer, the costs will become increasingly higher.

Avoiding a Budget Increase

Corporations should consider alternatives such as delaying the assignment until after the summer season, to September at the earliest.  If temporary accommodations have not been booked in advance, it is a good idea for global mobility specialists to organize a home search trip before relocating the employee so that they can avoid the need for a serviced apartment.   This home search trip should absolutely not occur during the dates of the Olympics or shortly before or after.

Because of the challenges and unique situations the London Games present, communication is very crucial with relocating employees as well.  They should understand that they will need to be more flexible than usual as it relates to household goods delivery, homesearch time, and the location and costs of serviced apartments.

Summary

Be prepared.  London was awarded the Olympic Games years ago so there should be no surprise that the laws of supply and demand will have a profound effect during this time.  Educated pre-planning of how the “Olympic effect” will impact you and your employees, and communicating with suppliers to develop best strategies, will be worth the investment of time and focus, and will assist with maintaining optimal delivery and performance of your mobility program.

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If you are in the San Antonio area, come see us at Booth 500 at Worldwide ERC’s National Relocation Conference.  Paragon Relocation along with our sister company, GenEquity Mortgage, will be exhibiting May 9-11^th.  Stop by for a free cupcake to celebrate our 25^th Anniversary. 

Registration for the conference is free to first-time corporate HR attendees so make plans to be there.  Additionally, Paragon Relocation’s President, Craig Selders, will be speaking on leadership during the YP40 session on Thursday.  So get on down to Texas y’all!

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In celebration of Earth Day, a dozen employees from Paragon’s Texas office participated in Clean Coppell, Keep Coppell Beautiful’s annual city-wide cleanup event.

For the second year, employees picked up litter but this time the designated area was Paragon’s office plaza and surrounding area. On April 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., employees wearing volunteer t-shirts meticulously combed the area picking up approximately 10 bags of trash while generating immense satisfaction and sweat.

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Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Williams as Director, Global Client Accounting at Paragon’s Coppell, Tx service center. In this newly created position, Williams will be responsible for expanding Paragon’s Global Client Accounting team and executing client contracts, guidelines, policies and procedures.

“Everyone at Paragon is delighted to bring Steve on board to provide an extraordinary financial experience to our clients and customers,” said Craig Selders, President, Paragon Relocation. “Steve brings decades of client accounting and global compensation knowledge and education to Paragon.”

Prior to joining Paragon, Williams previously worked for Cartus and Primacy as Director, Expense Services. In his most recent role, Williams managed a team handling new client implementations as well as providing on-going support for existing corporate clients. His experience also includes managing Solomon and Equus software applications.

Williams has more than 20 years of industry experience and holds a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation from Worldwide ERC^®.

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Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Myers as Director, Global Client Accounting at Paragon’s Coppell, Tx service center. In this newly created position, Myers will be responsible for expanding Paragon’s Global Client Accounting team and executing client contracts, guidelines, policies and procedures.

“Susan’s industry experience and knowledge will undoubtedly make an immediate and substantial impact on our company,” said Craig Selders, President, Paragon Relocation.

Prior to joining Paragon, Myers previously worked for Prudential Relocation as Global Compensation Manager. During her time at Prudential, Myers significantly expanded the Compensation Service offerings, building a global center of excellence in the Phoenix office. During her tenure, Myers’ responsibilities also included oversight of the cost management function for key clients. She also led the financial operations of Liquid Production as their controller.

Myers holds a bachelor of science in Accounting and an MBA both from the University of Phoenix.  She has also received the Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) designation from Worldwide ERC^®.

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Paragon Relocation is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the upcoming Re:locate Awards.  Paragon’s CEO, Joseph Morabito, has been nominated and shortlisted for Relocation Personality of the Year for his years of exemplary leadership and service to the relocation industry.  Additionally, a select group of Paragon Relocation employees, who worked on a major client implementation encompassing more than 50 individual HR managers spread out over 20 different countries, is also shortlisted for Relocation Team of the Year.  We are honored and excited to be considered for these prestigious awards and wish all of our fellow nominees good luck!

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Paragon Relocation along with Paragon GeoImmigration are exhibiting at the 2012 Mondissimo International Mobility Conference on the 13th and 14th of March at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France. Visit stand C3 to learn about the services that Paragon provides and to enjoy an anniversary cupcake as Paragon celebrates 25 years in the mobility industry. Additionally, Elaine Martin, Managing Director of Paragon GeoImmigration, is hosting an informative seminar on Hot Trends in Global Mobility: Compliance, It’s the New Black! on the 13th March at 11:15 a.m.

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Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Morabito as Manager, Global Business Development based out of the global headquarters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

“We are excited to promote Mike to the position of manager. He will be responsible for global business development in the California region. Mike’s relocation experience related to quality assurance, project consulting and social media will be key assets in expanding our footprint throughout the region,” said Glenn Chapman, Vice President of Global Business Development with Paragon Global Resources.

Morabito brings more than 10 years of global relocation experience in areas such as quality assurance, global operations, program and policy design, social media and marketing. Morabito has an undergraduate degree in Political Science/International Relations from California State University, Fullerton. Additionally, he holds both the Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) designations from Worldwide ERC®.

About Paragon Relocation
Paragon Relocation is the premier partner of choice in the Global Relocation Management industry providing innovative programs, value-added support, superior customer service and thought leadership to our clients and the families we relocate. Paragon Relocation has been providing relocation services for 25 years and offers services in 150 countries. For further information, please visit www.paragonrelocation.com.

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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 worldwide, the various penalties for
non-compliance, and the risks of business travel.

Click here to register

This course is approved for one hour of CRP credit and one credit hour toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification.

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Paragon Relocation, a leading provider of global relocation management services, recently celebrated its 25^th 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 companies, both large and small, have come and gone in the last 25 years, Paragon has thrived even during the most challenging economic times and is well positioned for the next 25 years or longer, said Morabito, Founder and CEO of Paragon. 

 Morabito also credits the company’s longevity in the relocation industry to the talent of his employees. 

 “We have been supported and bolstered throughout the years by our long tenured employees who form the foundation of our company, as well as the significant experience of our senior leadership team.  With decades of experience in all facets of global mobility, we have been able to build an exceptional company that is prepared to succeed today, tomorrow and for many years to come,” stated Morabito.

 Today, Paragon owns numerous subsidiaries in addition to Paragon Relocation including Paragon Relocation Holdings, Paragon GeoImmigration, Paragon Decision Resources, GenEquity Mortgage, Paragon GeoMobility, as well as many other corporations in numerous countries.  

 About Paragon Relocation

Paragon Relocation is the premier partner of choice in the Global Relocation Management industry providing innovative programs, value-added support, superior customer service and thought leadership to our clients and the families we relocate. Paragon Relocation has been providing relocation services for 25 years and offers services in 150 countries. For further information, please visit www.paragonrelocation.com.

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Employees from Paragon Relocation and GenEquity Mortgage recently participated in the Clean Coppell initiative in honor of Earth Day. By adopting a stretch of road and picking up trash, employees were able to keep their city looking beautiful. In all, the Paragon team picked up 10 bags of trash. Paragon’s offices have picked various activities to show their commitment to “being green.”

What activities have you participated in to honor Earth Day?

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