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Mobility and Sustainability: Part 1
July 10, 2025In this three-part series, ExpatRide and Aires will explore the impact of sustainability on the relocation and global mo...
Aires Blog Bulletin: Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Impacts 19 Countries
June 6, 2025On Wednesday, June 4th, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a full travel ban on nationals of 12 countries an...
Aires takes AIM at Data for their Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning solutions (ML)
January 17, 2025Generative Artificial Intelligence, also known as Gen AI, is a byproduct of artificial intelligence technology that can ...
The Basics of Tax Gross-Up
May 30, 2024Relocating for a job can be an exciting yet daunting prospect for employees. Among the many considerations that come int...
2024 U.S. Immigration Updates – Increased Filing Fees & H-1B Lottery Changes
March 5, 2024U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin to apply higher filing fees for select petitions filed on o...
Trends in Expatriate Assignment Management
January 5, 2024Every year, Aires’ Consulting Services conducts a large survey focusing on a specific category of mobile employees. The ...
Checking the Pulse of Intra-China Relocations
December 15, 2023Recently, we have seen an increase in requests for best practices for intra-China moves, and we have conducted a Pulse S...
Cultural Spotlight – Exploring the Spanish Language
November 17, 2023A Brief History Spanish, a Romance language, originated from Latin spoken on the Iberian Peninsula. With influences from...
Chilling Tales of Relocation, Vol. 3: An Out-of-this-world Move
October 31, 2023It’s that time of year again, a time when Aires delves into spooky and otherworldly stories from the world of relocation...
Checking the Pulse of Intra-India Relocations
October 13, 2023Recently, we have seen an increase in requests for best practices for intra-India moves, and we have conducted a Pulse S...
Cultural Spotlight – Exploring the French Language
September 14, 2023A Brief History French, a modern Roman language, evolved from Latin in the early medieval period. It was first recorded ...
Checking the Pulse of Global Short-Term Assignments
August 18, 2023Rather than initiating a permanent relocation, companies sometimes temporarily move an employee to a new location. Earli...
Cultural Spotlight – Exploring the Hindi Language
August 3, 2023Hindi, one of the most widely used languages of India, has roots in the ancient Indo-Aryan language family. The earliest...
Checking the Pulse of U.S. Domestic Short-Term Assignments
July 14, 2023Rather than initiating a permanent relocation, companies sometimes temporarily move an employee to a new location. Aires...
Ensuring Proper Access: A Key to Successful Home Sales
June 30, 2023Any time a home sale must be managed as part of a relocation, an efficient and timely sales process is critical to succe...
Celebrate Juneteenth with Us!
June 19, 2023June 19, 1865, which is now known as “Juneteenth,” celebrates the official end of slavery in Texas. Even though Presiden...
Three Things to Know about Successfully Relocating Gen Z
June 8, 2023Aires and IOR Global Services have teamed up to provide regular information about culture and the way it impacts mobile ...
What is a relocation management company?
May 19, 2023Many clients and prospects understand the concepts of global mobility, relocation, and the role of the relocation manage...
Cultural Spotlight – Ireland
April 27, 2023As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 6: Hidden Cost Savings
April 7, 2023Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
Cultural Spotlight – Varying Perceptions of Time Across Cultures
March 24, 2023Many of today's global teams manage to work well across physical time zones. However, managing perceptions of time acros...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 5: Managing Exceptions
March 10, 2023Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
Aires Employees Contribute to the Douglass Day Transcription Event
February 24, 2023Aires is proud to have participated in the Douglass Day transcribe event celebration of Black History Month. Sponsored b...
Navigating Increasing Interest Rates and Inflation in your Mobility Program
February 10, 2023As inflation and interest rates continue to rise, companies are forced to look at ways to enhance their mobility program...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 4: Protecting your Company from Employees Who Fail to Relocate
January 27, 2023Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
Cultural Spotlight – Communication Code-Switching
January 13, 2023The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw famously said, "the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion tha...
Trends in Domestic Mobility
January 6, 2023Every year, Aires’ Consulting Services conducts a large survey focusing on a specific category of mobile employees. The ...
The Aires Holiday Playlist
December 23, 2022Winter is a time for coziness, good food, good company, and of course, good music. While those of us who remember workin...
New Non-Resident Ruling in Canada Will Impact Mobility
December 16, 2022On January 1, 2023, Canada will enact the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (“the...
Need Regular Immigration Updates for Your Mobility Program? Visit the Aires Immigration Café
December 9, 2022Did you know that Aires offers weekly immigration updates with key information you may need for your global mobility pro...
Immigration Spotlight – China
December 2, 2022We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on China this month. In th...
Cultural Spotlight – Singapore
November 18, 2022As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
November 11, 2022November is National Native American Heritage Month, which makes it a great time to reflect on and pay homage to the ric...
Aligning Policy Structure with Mobility Strategy
November 4, 2022If you relocate employees, you are familiar with the term policy – a generic term for the document or documents that det...
Chilling Tales of Relocation, Vol. 2: A Monster of a Relocation
October 28, 2022It was a dark and stormy morning when Calvin ventured down the hallway to his manager’s office. The doors and desks alon...
Cultural Spotlight – Brazil
October 21, 2022As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Housing Difficulties Continue to Rise in Germany
October 14, 2022Germany is currently experiencing a major housing shortage, impacting the ability to locate affordable housing within a ...
World Mental Health Day 2022: Making Mental Health a Global Priority
October 7, 2022World Mental Health Day is October 10. The 2022 World Mental Health Day theme is “Make Mental Health & Well-Being fo...
Taking Data Privacy to the Next Level
September 30, 2022“Private information is practically the source of every large modern fortune.” – Oscar Wilde Technology and privacy are ...
Road Warrior’s Return
September 23, 2022For 30+ years, I traveled 80-90% of the year and was proud to do so. A road warrior, loyal rewards member, and goddess o...
Celebrating Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month
September 16, 2022September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month. In last year’s blog post, we explored the vari...
Immigration Spotlight - Israel
September 9, 2022We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Israel this month. In t...
So Long Sweet Summer - The Aires End of Summer Playlist
September 2, 2022The cicadas are chirping, the sun is setting a little earlier, and a cool breeze welcomes us when we wake up. That’s rig...
Celebrating National Women’s Equality Day – August 26th
August 26, 2022WHAT IS NATIONAL WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY? National Women’s Equality Day was enacted by Congress in 1973 to commemorate the ...
Cultural Spotlight – Thailand
August 19, 2022As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Household Goods Shipping Update – West Coast Ports Struggle with Rail Capacity Issues
August 12, 2022The household goods shipping industry continues to face significant issues. Aside from ongoing inflationary problems, si...
Ireland – A High Demand and Challenging Location
August 5, 2022As Ireland continues to be a hot spot for global mobility, we face ongoing challenges in this high demand destination. I...
Dress for Success® Clothing Drive – Sponsored by the Aires Women’s ERG
July 29, 2022Women@Work, the Aires Women's Employee Resource Group, seeks to raise awareness about issues that women face in the work...
Cultural Spotlight – Mexico
July 22, 2022As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 3: Lump Sums
July 15, 2022Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
Immigration Spotlight – Poland
July 8, 2022We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Poland this month. In t...
Checking the Pulse of U.S. Domestic Lump Sums
July 1, 2022A lump sum is a flat cash payment to cover relocation related expenses. These payments offer the flexibility to meet the...
Cultural Spotlight – United Kingdom
June 24, 2022As anyone who has completed an international assignment will tell you, each country has cultural differences and norms t...
Global Shipping Challenges Continue
June 10, 2022The global shipping industry challenges brought on by the pandemic remain as we enter the Summer 2022 season. These chal...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 2: Providing That “Extra Something”
June 3, 2022Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
Immigration Spotlight – Norway
May 27, 2022We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Norway this month. In t...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 20, 2022May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! “AAPI” is a term used to describe approximately 24 mil...
Reviewing Shipping Industry Challenges with Aires’ CEO Jeff Wangler
May 13, 2022Shipping household goods internationally continues to be a challenge. Port delays, container imbalances, hauler issues, ...
Checking the Pulse of U.S. Domestic Cost-of-Living Assistance
May 6, 2022Cost of living, the cost of basic expenses in a particular location, is often factored into the decision to accept a rel...
Mobility Quick Wins, Volume 1: Enhancing the Employee Experience and Reducing Costs
April 29, 2022Are you looking for a quick win for your global mobility program? A small change with a positive impact on your mobility...
How to Make the Best Out of Earth Day (and Every Day)
April 22, 2022Earth Day was established as a holiday on April 22, 1970, as a call for action against the many forms of pollution plagu...
Immigration Options for Russian National Employees
April 15, 2022This article was prepared by the Aires Immigration team in conjunction with Owl Immigration ltd. Due to recent events, c...
Checking the Pulse of Non-Exempt and Hourly Employees
April 8, 2022A wide variety of employees are relocated each year, ranging from new college graduates all the way to CEOs. Aires recen...
Inflation and Ongoing Shipping Industry Challenges
April 1, 2022Information published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that inflation is real and impacting people every ...
A Guide to Moving with Pets
March 25, 2022Last year, Aires published a two-part blog series entitled “Riding in Cars with Pets” and “Ensuring your Pet has a Purr-...
Wishing You a Happy Holi
March 18, 2022Holi, also known as the "Festival of Love," the "Festival of Colors," or the "Festival of Spring," is one of the most po...
Top (Non-EU) Immigration Friendly Countries to Consider for Relocating Ukrainian Employees
March 10, 2022(Non-EU) Destinations to Consider for Relocating Ukrainian Employees The unfortunate situation in Ukraine has brought to...
The European Union’s Temporary Protection Directive in Response to the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict
March 4, 2022On March 3, 2022, the European Union Commission has agreed to the activation of its available Temporary Protection Direc...
Examining the Unfolding Situation in Ukraine
February 25, 2022The entire world is impacted by the ongoing situation in Ukraine, and Aires is working diligently to assist our clients ...
Evolving from a Lump Sum Only Program
February 18, 2022It is common practice for companies to periodically examine their mobility offerings against benchmarking data, emerging...
Celebrating Black History Month
February 11, 2022As we celebrate Black History Month, Aires’ Cultural Collective Employee Resource Group has written a piece highlighting...
Checking the Pulse of Employee-Initiated Relocations
February 7, 2022While the vast majority of relocations are employer-initiated (meaning the employer asks the employee to relocate for bu...
Immigration Spotlight – Italy
January 28, 2022We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Italy this month. In th...
Increasing Awareness for Employees with Disabilities
January 21, 2022Several of Aires’ employees have recently formed an Employee Resource Group (ERG) named “Able.” The ERG’s aim is to brin...
COVID-19’s Impact on Global Permanent Transfers
January 14, 2022Every three years, Aires’ annual trends survey of mobility programs focuses on permanent global transfers. These include...
Guide to Giving Back
January 7, 2022In 2021 Aires celebrated its 40th anniversary. One of the ways we commemorated this milestone was with “40 Days of Carin...
Immigration Spotlight – Netherlands
December 30, 2021We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Netherlands this month....
Aires Holiday Cookie Recipes
December 23, 2021Some of us are great bakers, and some of us have great baking thrust upon us. I was a very lucky child growing up having...
U.S. Household Goods Update
December 17, 2021The U.S. continues to face logistics concerns everywhere, and the situation is so deep that major news outlets are repor...
Reviewing a New Trend in Commissions offered to Buyers’ Agents
December 10, 2021Recently, Aires has seen an increase in creative home listing arrangements in some parts of the U.S. in which the listin...
Aires Automating LCA Compliance with LaborLess
December 3, 2021To continue delivering top quality immigration services and efficiencies to our clients, and to ease the administrative ...
Immigration Spotlight – Germany
November 24, 2021We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Germany this month. In ...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
November 19, 2021November is National Native American Heritage Month, which makes it a great time to reflect on and pay homage to the cul...
Vice President, Finance & Accounting, Ed Hartman’s Aires Story
November 12, 2021Ed Hartman joined Aires in 2004 with CFO experience in both private and public companies, and with extensive experience ...
Global Shipping Industry Issues Continue
November 5, 2021The global shipping industry continues to face challenges brought on by the pandemic, even as we enter the late Fall 202...
Chilling Tales of Relocation, Vol. 1: It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
October 29, 2021The Smith family – Rachel, Daniela, and their twin boys Carlos and Mateo had just landed in their destination airport of...
Checking the Pulse of Domestic Mobility Outsourcing
October 25, 2021Every mobility program is unique, and ensuring a program is both competitive within the marketplace and aligned with a c...
Immigration Spotlight – Peru
October 8, 2021We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Peru this month. In thi...
Vice President, East Region, Eric Tate’s Aires Story
October 1, 2021Eric Tate began his career with Aires in 1994 and has held positions with successive responsibility in the Pittsburgh, P...
Celebrating Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month
September 24, 2021September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month. Learn more about the varied and rich Hispanic/...
Examining the Benefits of In-Person Meetings
September 17, 2021If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything it’s how to be flexible at work in times of uncertainty. Many of us have...
Executive Vice President Joleen Lauffer’s Aires Story
September 10, 2021Joleen Lauffer began her career at Aires 24 years ago as an account coordinator. She successfully navigated roles in ope...
Immigration Spotlight – Chile
September 3, 2021We are pleased to continue our series examining country immigration requirements with a focus on Chile this month. In th...
How COVID-19 Has Changed Meetings for the Better
August 27, 2021For many of us who are used to working with global team members, video calls have been a part of our daily lives for man...
Checking the Pulse of U.S. Domestic Household Goods
August 20, 2021The household goods shipping industry continues to be a major topic of discussion this year due to many factors impactin...
CEO Bryan Putt’s Aires Story
August 13, 2021Bryan Putt began his career with Aires in 1989 when Jim Putt reached out to ask if he could build a technology system to...
The “New Normal” of Business Travel: Tips for International Trips
July 30, 2021I was recently invited to Amsterdam for a meeting and after 16 months of very limited and local travel, the thought of t...
Immigration Spotlight - Argentina
July 23, 2021As we continue to return toward “normal” business practices, Aires is committed to providing up-to-date immigration supp...
Are there Really Advantages to Using a Local Market Lender?
July 16, 2021As many local real estate markets have remained “red hot,” with sellers receiving multiple offers and bidding wars commo...
President Jeff Wangler’s Aires Story
July 9, 2021Over the past 40 years, Aires has evolved into a technologically advanced global mobility company with a focus on high-q...
Overcoming The Expat Blues: Bringing a Touch of “Home” to your New Home
July 2, 2021I’m an American, and for a little more than two years, I’ve been living in the UK. Nothing unique, right? Relocation is,...
New Temporary Restrictions & Guidelines for Dog Importation into the U.S.
June 25, 2021In follow-up to Aires’ recently released two-part blog series with PetRelocation on traveling with pets (found here and ...
Findings of a Work-from-Home Focus Group and Considerations for Location-Based Compliance
June 18, 2021With pandemic concerns declining due to ongoing health and safety measures, many of us are optimistic for a “return to n...
Good Allies Make Good Neighbors: Ensuring Respect and Inclusion
June 11, 2021As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, having daily safety and autonomy are things that I am truly grateful for. I...
Checking the Pulse of Corporate Immigration Program Strategy
June 4, 2021Leading up to the pandemic, companies and global mobility departments were starting to become accustomed to grappling wi...
Good Food and Great Tunes – The Aires Picnic Playlist
May 28, 2021Nothing says summer like a good backyard barbecue or outdoor picnic. You’ve got your food, your drinks of choice, your g...
Options for Temporary Workers: Closing the Gap
May 21, 2021According to the White House in April 2021, our economy was down 8.4 million jobs from the pre-pandemic peak in February...
Languishing, Flourishing, and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 14, 2021May is mental health awareness month, but for many of us, we have had an acute awareness of our mental health for the la...
Taking Data Privacy to the Next Level
May 7, 2021Data security and privacy continue to be critical issues for Aires’ clients, and we have recently issued a white paper o...
Words of Wisdom from Aires Founder Jim Putt
April 30, 2021Aires was founded in 1981 by Jim Putt as an international household goods forwarding company. As client needs evolved, s...
Navigating the Seller's Real Estate Market
April 23, 2021As we head into the spring real estate season and recovery from the pandemic continues, we are seeing heavy real estate ...
Tips for Keeping a Resilient Mindset
April 16, 2021As we pass the one-year mark of the pandemic, you may be hearing the word mental resilience used often. So, what is it? ...
Return to Office Planning and Intern Programs
April 9, 2021As the world slowly shifts toward a return to “normal,” with the numbers of vaccinated people growing worldwide, Aires r...
1981 – A Year for New Adventures
April 1, 20211981 is when Aires’ adventure began. Founder Jim Putt started his company with a card table, phone, and telex machine wi...
Riding in Cars with … Pets
March 26, 2021Moving your pets is no small feat. In this two-part blog series, we discuss the various things to consider when relocati...
Ensuring your Pets Have a Purr-fect Relocation
March 19, 2021Moving your pets is no small feat. In this two-part blog series, we will discuss the various things to consider when rel...
How to Create an Authentic Training Experience in a Virtual World
March 12, 2021In 2020, the Aires Training team was tasked with moving all our programs to a virtual environment. The biggest challenge...
Supply Chain Issues Continue to Impact the International Moving Industry
March 5, 2021Shipping and supply chain issues continue to plague every aspect of international commerce, with a wide range of challen...
No office? No problem. Aires’ 6 Tips for Work from Home Success
February 26, 2021On March 13th, 2020, my partner and I were on our way to Shenandoah Valley National Park. That evening we received notic...
Quarantined? Aires Tips for Self-Isolation in Your New Country
February 19, 2021Aires’ very own Judson Offner (Technology Product Manager) gave us a firsthand account of quarantining in his new city o...
It’s Time to Celebrate the New Year (All Over Again)!
February 12, 2021On February 12, 2021, we are celebrating the New Year all over again! It was only a month and a half ago when I celebrat...
Brexit’s Impact on Local Hires in the UK and the EU
February 5, 2021Examining the impact of Brexit on employees relocating to the UK from the EU or to the EU from the UK. The last day of 2...
Need a Little Motivation? Turn on the Aires’ Music to Move You Playlist
January 29, 2021With normal work practices disrupted for the foreseeable future, many of us have turned to music for help through our da...
Anatomy of Temporary Housing
January 22, 2021In the majority of relocation policies, temporary housing is a standard offering. This benefit is typically a 30- or 60-...
Brexit: Important Points and the Impact on Household Good Moves
January 14, 2021Brexit, Brexit, Brexit. Most likely, this a term we are all familiar with in one way or another since it has been in the...
Embracing Change in Mobility Programs
January 7, 2021This blog is the fifth and final in a five-part series focusing on opportunity generated by volatility in today’s mobili...
Rising Infection Rates & Variant Discovery Bring New Restrictions to UK
December 24, 2020On December 20, among the rising infection rates and the recent discovery of a new coronavirus variant, the UK governmen...
It’s a Wonderful Life
December 23, 2020Ringing in the holiday season with a classic like “It’s a Wonderful Life” is for many a tradition that warms the heart. ...
Evolution of Household Goods – Looking Forward to 2021
December 18, 20202020 has been quite a year. All industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the household goods moving a...
2021 Tax Filing Season Preparedness – COVID-19 Impact
December 11, 2020This year has presented obstacles that most could not have fathomed. We have all been confronted with navigating forced ...
Trends in Expatriate Assignment Management
December 3, 2020Every year, Aires’ Consulting Services conducts a large survey focusing on a specific category of mobile employees. The ...
Aires Thanksgiving Recipes
November 24, 2020Thanksgiving in the United States is usually rich with family, gatherings, and food. This year, many U.S. states are gra...
Exception and Expense Reporting During COVID-19
November 19, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on the mobility industry, causing global disruptions to companies and the ...
Resurgence Restrictions – COVID-19’s Next Wave
November 12, 2020As anticipated, a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus is occurring around the globe. In an attempt to halt or slow the infe...
Work from Anywhere? Mobility Policies and Programs in a Volatile World
November 5, 2020This blog is the fourth in a five-part series focusing on opportunity generated by volatility in today’s mobility profes...
Listener Beware, You’re in for an (Aires) Scare: The Aires Scares Playlist
October 30, 2020Halloween may feel a little like it’s all tricks and no treats this year, and if there’s something strange in your neigh...
Examining the Major DOL and DHS Rule Changes that will Significantly Impact US Corporate Mobility & Immigration Programs
October 23, 2020Effective October 8, 2020, impactful rule changes have been published by the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of...
Mobility Mums – Staying Connected During the Pandemic
October 15, 2020During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, humans across the globe have struggled with differentiating the lines betwee...
Top 5 Immigration Updates Relevant to Mobility
October 8, 2020Aires recognizes the ever-changing landscape of visa and immigration practices and the challenge of keeping up with them...
Work from Anywhere? Tax Compliance in a Volatile World
October 1, 2020This blog is the third in a five-part series focusing on opportunity generated by volatility in today’s mobility profess...
Pass It Along: Finding a New Home for Your Clutter (or Something New to You)
September 17, 2020You’re finally settling into the new residence. The movers are long gone and you’re starting to rearrange your new space...
Want to improve workforce mobility? Invest in improving the initiation process
September 10, 2020Enhancing the employee experience continues to be a topic of conversation in mobility. We've helped many of our clients ...
Work from Anywhere? Immigration Compliance and Employee Location Tracking in a Volatile World
September 3, 2020This blog is the second in a five-part series focusing on opportunity generated by volatility in today’s mobility profes...
Mobility Mum Spotlight - Ann Ingram & Miranda Williams
August 27, 2020For many of us, the thought of the pandemic cresting the six-month mark from when lockdown began is absolutely unreal. M...
The Basics of a Guaranteed Buyout
August 20, 2020In a previous Aires blog post about the Buyer Value Option (BVO) home sale program, we explored what a BVO program entai...
Managing Volatility In your Global Mobility Program
August 13, 2020This blog is the first in a five-part series focusing on opportunity generated by volatility in today’s mobility profess...
Mobility Mum Spotlight – Evelyn Ortiz
August 6, 2020You’ve heard the phrase before; “motherhood is a full-time job!” There are schedules, learning, activities, enrichment, ...
Making Staycation Memories: What to Do with Your Time Off When You Can’t Spend Time Away
July 30, 2020For many of us, the summer months are synonymous with vacations. Traveling to the beach, an all-inclusive resort, a back...
COVID-19 Pulse Survey Results – Moving Forward
July 23, 2020Aires’ fifth survey in our COVID-19 series finds that while some employees have returned to their offices, many are stil...
COVID-19 Immigration Update
July 17, 2020In the world of global mobility, immigration comes with plenty of questions, no matter the destination. Add a global pan...
Pandemic Country Spotlight: France and Portugal
July 10, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve around the globe, and each country is in a different phase of managing the cri...
Aires’ Summer Quarantunes
July 2, 2020What’s your favorite song? It’s a question that some can answer right away while others have to sit down and really thin...
Update: COVID-19 Impacts on the Global Shipping Industry
June 25, 2020Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, public health systems and national economies continue to explore new ways to cop...
Managing Return to Office Anxiety
June 18, 2020For many of us, the last few months of work have been somewhat surreal. Long drives to the office or public transit are ...
Air Freight Shipments Significantly Impacted by COVID-19
May 28, 2020As the world continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the wide-reaching effects continue be felt by the mobility...
Gender Diversity Etiquette: Ensuring A Respectful Workplace
May 14, 2020Working in the relocation industry provides a fascinating look into various cultures and countries, providing an opportu...
Hiding in Plain Sight - Your Workforce at Home with Special Needs Children
May 7, 2020Did you know that approximately 20% of U.S. households have a child with special needs? This means that out of 100 emplo...
Taking Data Privacy to the Next Level
April 30, 2020“Private information is practically the source of every large modern fortune.” – Oscar Wilde Technology and privacy are ...
Cutting Expenses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 23, 2020With the unprecedented economic downturn, many of us are facing unknown situations with our work dynamics, the stress of...
Preventing Zoom Bombing
April 17, 2020There have recently been news articles regarding Zoom Bombing and the threat it poses. For the unaware, Zoom Bombing is ...
Pulse Survey Updates – COVID-19
April 2, 2020Aires’ first COVID-19 survey occurred before many of the current country travel bans and shutdown of many workplaces and...
Immigration Update – COVID-19
March 26, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit international mobility across the globe in a drastic way. The link provided bel...
Stuck Inside Guide
March 19, 2020“Stay at home.” It is what we’ve been instructed to do during this pandemic, and many of us are realizing this is easier...
Posted Workers Rights in the European Union
March 12, 2020The issue of posted worker rights within the European Union has continued to grow recently, and with new enforcement of ...
Getting Around Once You Get There: Trends in Expatriate Transportation
March 5, 2020Expatriates assigned to a foreign location are faced with many decisions as they embark on their new experience. One of ...
Finding Food in Your New City
February 27, 2020How many of you have stumbled wearily into a hole-in-the-wall diner after a long day of traveling, tired of gas station ...
New Reporting Obligations for Foreign Employees in the Netherlands
February 21, 2020The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment has announced that as of March 1, 2020 new reporting obligations in the Ne...
Immigration Spotlight - Malaysia
February 20, 2020Malaysia has a long-standing history of welcoming foreign workers. While the southeast Asian country has taken measures ...
New York HTSPA 2019 Act - Update on Rental Commissions
February 18, 2020In June 2019, New York passed the NY HTSPA 2019 Act, which involves new regulations and laws surrounding the rental mark...
Ensuring a Successful Implementation, Part 2 – Project Planning and Strategic Thinking
February 13, 2020By Kristen Hollinger, CRP Kristen Hollinger has been with Aires for 15 years and currently serves as the Aires Implement...
Coronavirus – China Adjustments to Work & Residence Permit Applications
February 10, 2020With the reopening of both the Expert and Exit-Entry Bureau on February 3, the Chinese government has taken additional s...
Ensuring a Successful Implementation, Part 1 – Success is Where Preparation and Opportunity Meet
February 6, 2020Kristen Hollinger has been with Aires for 15 years and currently serves as the Aires Implementation Director. Kristen’s ...
5 Reasons to Visit Aires at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium
October 10, 2019If you’ve attended a Worldwide ERC® conference, you know that there is always plenty to do, see, and experience througho...
Managing the Group Move, part 2: Practical Tips
September 26, 2019Last week, we discussed the many issues that can arise when planning for a group move. In the second half of Aires’ Grou...
Managing the Group Move, part 1 - A Global Mobility Manager’s Perspective
September 19, 2019For various reasons, you could be aware that a group move is on the horizon; however, due to your company’s confidential...
Practical Application of Design Thinking
August 5, 2019It's Summer, and for most of us in global mobility, things are busy. Very busy. We can easily find ourselves becoming un...
Moving Tips and FREE Checklists
July 23, 2019Moving soon? You’re in luck. We have selected our favorite tips and created detailed checklists to help you get ready to...
Are we there yet? 5 ideas to keep kids happy while traveling
June 20, 2019We’ve all been there. On a plane, in a car. Your own or someone else’s. Kids! How do you keep them happy while traveling...
5 Ways to Make Mobility Program Changes Successful
May 28, 2019Kristen Hollinger has been with Aires for 15 years and currently services as the Aires Implementation Director. Kristen’...
Looking into the Future of the Real Estate Market
May 3, 2019Every quarter real estate prognosticators come out with their predictions for the upcoming market. There are so many mar...
Enhancing the Intern Experience
April 4, 2019A hot topic of discussion these days is enhancing the employee experience. Even with historically low unemployment rates...
Reducing Stress for your International Household Goods Move
March 22, 2019Taking on the new challenge of accepting an international assignment can be a very exciting and emotional point in one’s...
Real ID Update
March 7, 2019It may have been a while since you last thought of or considered the developments of the Real ID Act and what that might...
Enhancing the Mobility Journey without Increasing Costs
February 21, 2019More often we see companies tasked with the balancing act of developing a competitive global mobility program while main...
3 Affordable Ways to Learn About Mobility
February 7, 2019Do you want to know more about mobility, but your training budget has been slashed? Mobility training is an invaluable r...
One Year Later: 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
January 24, 2019On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - H.R.1 (referred to as “the Act” for the remaind...
California is for…Privacy
January 11, 2019The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, also known as the CCPA, gives California consumers new rights to their pers...
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep – Seriously!
December 20, 2018I have to tell you, when I hear the phrase “new year's resolutions” I cringe a bit. Right? Lose weight, get out of debt…...
Globalizing the Workforce: Challenges and Strategic Solutions
December 10, 2018I have encountered some interesting conversations over the last few weeks in all corners of the world: from the U.S., to...
Hiring Foreign National Students in the United States
November 21, 2018Aires asked Bobby Bartle, our resident immigration attorney and Director of Immigration & Legal Affairs, about hirin...
Pick Up The Phone
November 8, 2018Oh, what’s that in your hand? Your phone? You’re probably reading this on your phone right now; it’s attached to you, it...
Understanding GDPR and Compliance Tips for US-Based Businesses
October 25, 2018GDPR – four letters that have been a major topic of discussion for businesses since the end of 2016. But, what is it exa...
Health On the Road: Tips From a Traveling Salesman
October 11, 2018After the first year of many years of business traveling, I found myself needing to extend my healthy lifestyle onto my ...
Top 3 Stressors for Relocating Transferees
September 28, 2018Even with every step of a relocation going perfectly – seamless household goods move, wonderful temporary accommodations...
Developing a Corporate Immigration Policy
September 13, 2018In the ever-changing climate of U.S. and international immigration compliance, it is imperative that organizations spons...
Moving Millennials
August 30, 2018What’s the first word that comes to mind when someone mentions “millennials?” Is it an encouraging descriptor or derogat...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Relocate!
August 16, 2018New hire candidates’ concerns about the environment is at an all-time high. They search potential employer websites seek...
Exciting Changes within the Relocation Industry
August 6, 2018Aires recently participated in the Pacific Northwest Relocation Council panel regarding exciting changes within the relo...
Relocating with a Special Needs Loved One
April 9, 2018Relocating from one city to another (or one country to another) is hard enough without having the extra challenge reloca...
10 Tips to Cope With the Stress of Moving
March 7, 2018If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed in the midst of a relocation, you’re not alone. According to Psychologist World...