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The Barrington Group, Inc.
sees in the relocation process four distinct phases. These are:
Pre-Relocation
Services
Pre-relocation services are designed to assist the employer with
candidate selection and budgeting relocation costs and to assist the
employee with preparing for separation from the home country.
Candidate Assessment
International relocation can be costly, especially if the transferred
employee is not a suitable fit. Therefore, pre-screening employees and
spouses can save a company from a loss on investment. This service is
used to evaluate the cultural adaptability of a candidate and spouse
and to predict the assignment success probability.
Cost Estimate
We help you and your organization to budget the costs associated with
an international relocation. A detailed assessment of relocation costs
is prepared for international transfers. Additionally, assignment
costs, including cost of living allowance, housing allowance, and
housing contribution is calculated for international assignments using
an outside consultants statistical data.
On-Site Evaluation
We arrange for prospective candidates to visit Panama evaluate the
business and living conditions prior to committing to accepting a
long-term assignment or transfer. The Barrington Group, Inc. assists
with arranging an exploratory trip, which includes an area
orientation, housing tour and visits to international schools in
Panama.
Policy Counseling
The Barrington Group, Inc. conducts thorough interviews with the
employee to assess individual and family needs related to the
relocation. The consultant counsels the employee on their relocation
benefits, authorized services and relocation process in detail.
Coordination of the Moving
Process
Relocations to Panama will typically involve an air shipment, surface
shipment and storage of some household goods and personal belongings.
The Barrington Group, Inc. manages the transportation and storage of
household goods, reviews the international move cost estimate, and
audits the invoices. Services provided by the international carrier
are tailored to individual corporate policies, and generally include
packing, loading, insurance, transportation, storage, customs, duties,
claims and delivery.
Temporary Lodging Services
The Barrington Group, Inc. identifies needs and coordinates temporary
lodging facilities in Panama for relocating employees and their
families. This service includes: booking the lodging; monitoring the
customer's satisfaction with the accommodations, amenities and service
throughout the stay; assuring proper notice is given for check-out;
and coordinating payment of invoices.
Work Permit Coordination
The Barrington Group, Inc. works with a local law firm to obtain the
required work permits, residence permits and visas for the employee
and accompanying family.
Destination
Services
The goal of The Barrington Group, Inc.’s
destination services is to help the transferee or assignee and family
familiarize themselves with the new area and get settled in long-term
housing in the new community, with the least amount of anxiety and
down time. To help accomplish this goal, the employer can select from
a variety of services.
Housing/Rental Assistance
Prior to the employee's visit to the host location, The Barrington
Group, Inc. conducts a detailed needs assessment to determine housing
needs, schooling needs, spousal interests and any special concerns
regarding the host location. The Barrington Group, Inc. then
coordinates a customized area orientation, home search, school search
and settling-in program.
Cultural Orientation
A Cultural Orientation program is customized for each individual or
group and includes cultural awareness and sensitivity training,
information about the adjustment process, and unique country-specific
information on social and business practices. Depending on the needs
of the individuals and the timing of the move, the overview can be
provided in the home country, in Panama or both.
Language Training
The Barrington Group, Inc. arranges for language training for the
employee and family in advance of the move, following the move, or
both. Depending on the needs of the individuals and the timing of the
move, the language training can be provided in the home country, in
Panama or both.
Spouse/Partner Counseling
While most countries make spouse/partner employment difficult, The
Barrington Group, Inc. can provide the spouse with information about
volunteer work, continuing education opportunities, and social
organizations in the host country.
Global Support Services
The Barrington Group, Inc., in partnership with selected suppliers,
can provide your employees with access to credit cards, access to
competitive automobile insurance, access to competitive renters and
homeowners insurance, 24 hour native language assistance, emergency
translation service, and medical and legal referrals.
On-Going
Assignment Support
These services offer continuous support to the
relocating employee or family.
On-Going Expense Management
The Barrington Group, Inc. audits, approves and pays on-going expenses
during an international assignment, such as home leave expense
reports, household goods storage bills, international school payments,
and international wire fees.
Assignee Maintenance
The Barrington Group, Inc. manages ongoing assignment administration,
including updating goods & services differential, providing
on-going support to assignees, coordinating resolution of assignment
issues, and maintaining assignee database with location and duration
of each assignment.
Repatriation
Services
Repatriation services facilitate the efficient departure from the host
location and reintegration into the home location. Successfully
managing the repatriation process maximizes the client's and
employee's return on the assignment investment. The Barrington Group,
Inc. contributes to the successful repatriation effort by providing
and/or coordinating some or all of the following services.
Pre-Move Trip
The Barrington Group, Inc. arranges a "pre-move" trip to the
home country. Depending on the needs of the individual and the
company's policy, this may include an area orientation, and housing
tour, to assist with reacquainting employee with current housing
prices and changes which occurred during the assignment.
Policy Counseling
The Barrington Group, Inc. has a detailed discussion with the employee
to assess individual and family needs relating to repatriation. The
consultant counsels the employee on their repatriation package,
authorized services and repatriation process in detail. The consultant
identifies any areas which may require exception approval and
discusses with the client early in the process before it becomes an
issue.
Lease Terminations
The Barrington Group, Inc. coordinates with a local service partner to
assist with terminating housing lease, furniture rental, and car
leases, including assistance with deposit recovery.
Household Goods Move Management
The Barrington Group, Inc. manages the return air and surface
transportation of household goods and delivery of goods from storage.
The Barrington Group, Inc. reviews the international move cost
estimate and audits the invoices. Services provided by the
international carrier are tailored to individual corporate policies,
and generally include packing, loading, insurance, transportation,
storage, customs, duties, claims and delivery.
Temporary Lodging Coordination
The Barrington Group, Inc. identifies needs and coordinates temporary
lodging as authorized by policy. This service includes: booking the
lodging; monitoring the customer's satisfaction with the
accommodations, amenities and service throughout the stay; assuring
proper notice is given for check-out; and, coordinating payment of
invoices.
Destination Services
The Barrington Group, Inc. conducts a detailed needs assessment with
the employee to determine housing needs, schooling needs, spousal
interests and any special concerns regarding repatriation. The
Barrington Group, Inc. then coordinates a customized program based on
the family's needs and areas of interest. Destination Services may
include some or all of the following activities as determined by
client policy and employee/family needs: local area orientation, home
finding, school search, and settling-in services.
Consulting Services
Consulting Services tend to be one-time projects related to employee
relocation that are provided for the benefit of the corporate client.
Policy Review
The Barrington Group, Inc. reviews your international assignment
policies and compares each type to the policies of similar companies.
A detailed analysis of each policy is provided including
recommendations on changes to the policy based on current trends and
cost-saving ideas.
Group Move Assistance
Every group move is different and requires special attention and
extensive planning. The Barrington Group, Inc. evaluates the specifics
and determines the mix of services that will best meet the needs of
the proposed group move and the employees involved.
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