Written by Quintin Coetzee
Relocation Africa recently attended IBA’s Global Immigration Conference 2017 in London, U.K. From the numerous talks, two main trends emerged.
Firstly, corporates are choosing regional immigration and mobility suppliers instead of global ones. This is due to regional suppliers having a much better focus on and knowledge of their own regions, and thus being able to provide a better quality of service to their clients. The infographic below describes the many benefits of using a regional supplier, such as Relocation Africa.
Secondly, corporate procurement divisions are working more and more with HR teams in order to ensure that the services they procure are truly meeting the specific needs of the business. This trend involves a move away from procuring suppliers based purely on price, and towards procurement based on considering quality of service.
Some suppliers make use of pricing models whereby a low price is quoted, without adding exclusions, for additional services which will be needed. Procurement divisions that are not aware of this may choose a supplier with a lower initial quote over a supplier that is more upfront, and provides a comprehensive quote for the entire service offering.
It is important for procurement to consider the above in order to ensure that the best possible supplier is sourced, based on reputation, and the exact business needs at the time.
Relocation Africa is focused on Africa, and has decades of experience throughout the continent. We also have an upfront approach with our clients, and consider each business’s unique and changing needs.
For an overview of the services we provide, view our digital brochure here.
For more information about how we can help your company with Mobility, Immigration, Research, and Remuneration services, email marketing@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +21 763 4240.
Relocation Africa Wellness Day 2017
As part of an effort to ensure that all our team members are happy and healthy, everyone at our head office took part in a Wellness Day at the Trulogic Wellness Centre in Somerset West today.
Our team had access to a fully-equipped centre with a heated pool, fitness equipment, health assessments by a registered nurse, fitness assessments by a bio-kineticist, wellness talks, and a variety of healthy food options.
The day was highly successful, and is planned to turn into an annual event. It also provided team members with a welcome opportunity to get to know each other better. We recommend that other businesses provide their staff with similar opportunities, making wellness a priority, and emphasizing the need to stay fit and healthy.
For more information about Trulogic, visit https://trulogic.co.za.
For information about how we can help you with your Mobility, Immigration, Research, and Remuneration needs, email marketing@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +27 21 763 4240.
Trends From IBA’s 2017 Global Immigration Conference
Written by Quintin Coetzee
Relocation Africa recently attended IBA’s Global Immigration Conference 2017 in London, U.K. From the numerous talks, two main trends emerged.
Firstly, corporates are choosing regional immigration and mobility suppliers instead of global ones. This is due to regional suppliers having a much better focus on and knowledge of their own regions, and thus being able to provide a better quality of service to their clients. The infographic below describes the many benefits of using a regional supplier, such as Relocation Africa.
Secondly, corporate procurement divisions are working more and more with HR teams in order to ensure that the services they procure are truly meeting the specific needs of the business. This trend involves a move away from procuring suppliers based purely on price, and towards procurement based on considering quality of service.
Some suppliers make use of pricing models whereby a low price is quoted, without adding exclusions, for additional services which will be needed. Procurement divisions that are not aware of this may choose a supplier with a lower initial quote over a supplier that is more upfront, and provides a comprehensive quote for the entire service offering.
It is important for procurement to consider the above in order to ensure that the best possible supplier is sourced, based on reputation, and the exact business needs at the time.
Relocation Africa is focused on Africa, and has decades of experience throughout the continent. We also have an upfront approach with our clients, and consider each business’s unique and changing needs.
For an overview of the services we provide, view our digital brochure here.
For more information about how we can help your company with Mobility, Immigration, Research, and Remuneration services, email marketing@relocationafrica.com, or call us on +21 763 4240.
Kenya announces visa on arrival for all Africans
Nairobi – Kenya’s newly sworn-in president has announced that all Africans will be able to obtain a visa on arrival at a port of entry as he seeks to improve continental ties.
President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke to a cheering crowd of tens of thousands at his inauguration, which ends months of political turmoil that included a nullified election and a repeat vote.
Kenyatta also is urging Kenya’s people to reject hate and divisiveness after the election unrest that left dozens of people dead.
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The Department of Home Affairs Visa Application Center Holiday Season Closing Dates 2017
VFS will be closed on certain days during the Holiday Season.
2017/2018 Holiday Season closures
For more information, visit: http://www.vfsglobal.com/dha/southafrica/important-information.html
For information on how Relocation Africa can assist you with your Immigration needs, contact Tracy via: tracy@relocationafrica.co.za, or on +27 21 763 4240.