On the occasion of our Silver Anniversary, we are inspired by the example of the Renaissance to chart the course ahead.

Bristol salutes our Mobility Advisors for their stellar satisfaction scores during the months of April and May.

As we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan with joy and celebration, Bristol wishes our Muslim friends and associates, their families and all throughout the world: May this Eid bring peace, prosperity, health, happiness and endless blessings to all!

Each year Bristol recognizes select Supplier-Partners within the BristolNet Global Supply Chain for their outstanding contributions to advancing key Bristol initiatives, delighting our customers and containing costs.

What is an RTR? Bristol has prepared the following FAQ for this important tax process.

JUSTWise and GoWorldWise are advanced digital learning platforms that enable companies to integrate DE&I initiatives along with insightful cultural training in their global relocation programs.

Bristol’s Director of Marketing & Communications Olivia Bahrami led a popular session at the Canadian Employee Relocation Council's annual mobility summit conference on September 15th. Here, Olivia reveals her perspective on what companies are seeking NOW in a relocation partner, and how Bristol is responding.

In his new role Paul will lead Bristol's worldwide Expense Processing, Payroll Reporting and Global Compensation departments.

Each year Bristol honors our Supplier-Partners within the BristolNet Global Supply Chain for outstanding contributions to advancing and supporting key Bristol initiatives and processes while helping to increase our customers' satisfaction and contain costs.

West Fraser Timber sought a relocation partner with a strong Canadian presence, proven track record of exceptional service and the ability to support families transitioning to remote locations.

Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) was a distinguished African-American writer and historian known as the "Father of Black History." Dr. Woodson believed that Black Americans - and all Americans - should know their past in order to participate intelligently in society.

Spin Master is world-famous for its iconic toys, games and TV shows including PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Gund, Aquadoodle and many more, along with such classics as Etch-A-Sketch, Erector Set and Rubik's Cube.

"I am immensely proud of how the worldwide Bristol enterprise responded to the onslaught of events throughout the year,” stated Joe Cardini, President. "Our performance in the most recent Trippel Survey serves as fantastic validation of the effort our teams exerted."

On behalf of one of the most committed, courageous and creative workforces in Global Mobility, we extend best wishes for a healthy and joyous holiday season and a safe and prosperous 2021!

Bristol Global Mobility is a proud signatory to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles. We are committed to ensuring the WEPs are driven within our company, within our families and wherever we can outside of our organisation.

Rodney Enad is the 2020 winner of Bristol’s prestigious "Andrew Award", our highest employee honor. "Innovative, caring, exceptional, curious, positive, professional, passionate, hard-working, mentor, friend, kind, compassionate, welcoming.." ..these are just SOME of the words Rodney's peers used in describing him.

If Financial services were a musical passage, year-end is the crescendo! As 2020 draws to a close it is more critical than ever to ensure all data points are accounted for accurately and timely. Here Bristol offers practical insights to help improve your year-end processes.

Martin earned the award for his many years of sustained contributions to our industry.

The Virtual Roundtables offer our corporate clients an opportunity to consult with their peers in a relaxed, confidential setting. In our September meetings European clients discussed the outlook for international Business Travel Compliance.

“Moon excels in finding more efficient ways of getting work done. He has a very sharp sense of humor and approaches problems from a very different angle than most people. The skills that he has acquired over his career and his ability to apply them to any situation exemplifies his incredible problem-solving skills and critical thinking. “

It is with immense pride and gratitude that Bristol acknowledges our incredible Mobility Advisors along with our Expense and Finance associates for their monumental efforts resulting in overwhelming transferee satisfaction responses during the critical months of February, March and April 2020!

COVID-related relocation payments are Non-Taxable.  In declaring a national emergency on March 13th President Trump triggered Section 139 of the Internal Revenue code with its provisions permitting employers to make disaster relief payments tax-free to qualified employees.

We trust you are taking good care of yourselves, your loved ones, and your businesses. We are doing the same with our ultimate focus on serving YOU. As we quickly make our adjustments to the rapidly developing circumstances, we would like to offer you a practical update of the current state of mobility from Bristol’s perspective.

Since joining Bristol, Albert has delighted and made a significant and positive impact on the lives of his transferees. He consistently receives praise and accolades for his outstanding customer service by clients and transferees, and is deeply admired by fellow Bristol Associates!

2019 was a banner year in which Bristol launched many new and exciting technology initiatives, executing on our vision of transforming the client and customer experience “one connection at a time”.

Lisa approaches her transferee connections knowing that relocation is a very personal experience. The three focus areas in her communication are gaining trust, connection to the transferee and family members, and actively listening.

Leading clients in the world of global mobility are thinking differently and adopting a positive approach to employee experience, allowing for changes in mindset and delivery.

Canada is the strongest ally of the United States and the two countries have forged a strong relationship to boost trade, economy, and security. Canada’s population is concentrated along the U.S. border, but this border is long (5,525 miles) and each country has different rules and regulations governing the movement of goods and people across the border.

As 2019 draws to a close, Bristol is completing the critical year-end compensation collection and reporting activities for our clients. We’d like to offer some brief practical insights to  help you improve your own year-end efforts.

Dina brings over 30 years of superior organizational and interpersonal skills to the development of successful relationships and solutions.

The purpose of the Global and Intra-North America councils is to collaborate with and solicit feedback from our trusted Supplier-Partners on new programs and initiatives that Bristol Global Mobility will be rolling out to its Global Supply Chain.

We are not all the same in Canada. The US has pockets of cultural independents from Texas to New York to California and Canada has the same swings.

Gratitude.  Appreciation.  Simplicity.  Connection.  Stress-free.  No worries.  Bristol attempts to project these values in our daily professional life.  On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I was fortunate to feel embraced by a culture and a people who live and project these values as a way of life. 

Bristol’s operating philosophy of Connect versus Control doesn’t just describe the way we interact with external clients, transferees, and suppliers. It also guides the way associates act toward each other

Bristol is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for awards with both The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM), and Relocate Global.

The proposed provisions are subject to parliamentary approval of the necessary legislation, in particular of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill which would repeal the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, which currently implement free movement in UK law.  

The Desk is an amazing resource that our mobility advisors have at their fingertips to show how they are listening to their relocating employees and that THEY CARE. They care more than just moving an employee from point A to B, they care about them as individuals, they care about their families and pets, and their overall well-being.

From London to Singapore, Toronto to Dallas, and over to Phoenix....the Bristol family wishes you all a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!

To provide an overview of these trends, Bristol is proud to lead a webinar in cooperation with Worldwide ERC in which we will explore the applications of the classic LTA policy in its modern evolving form as well as the circumstances and structure of so-called “Alternative” policies.

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union, has led to a period of stark uncertainty for businesses and their employees. The likely result will be some degree of restrictions on the free mobility of assignees between the U.K and the E.U.

In our daily discussions with clients and prospects, Bristol can identify several broad themes that are top of the mind among global mobility professionals in 2018. These issues are influencing policy review in many cases.

The 2018 tax code is impacting your mobility program. What now?

This installment of Bristol Connection spotlights Jason Aaron, Global Move Management Specialist. Jason oversees the logistics of Bristol's transferees' household goods shipments and assists them throughout their relocation.

A recent global analysis conducted over three years shows a dramatic increase in the number of employees who are reporting serious mental and emotional health concerns.

A repeal as currently proposed would add considerable tax gross-up costs for companies who offer tax assistance to their relocating employees.

In Bristol’s opinion, most concerning is the proposed repeal of critical moving expense deductions and exclusions including the shipment of Household Goods.

As house prices in Toronto have skyrocketed over the last number of years, affordability and quality of living space have become serious issues.

Bristol was proud to unveil our new booth at this year's conference and take part in the RES Forum event in Atlanta.

Bristol Global Mobility is excited to announce the release of an innovative international household goods pricing tool within our BristolElite service delivery system.

Furthering our ability to broaden the reach of our mission to connect, Bristol Global Mobility is pleased to announce our expansion into the Canadian market.

Over the nearly 5 years Jill has been with Bristol, she has led and managed a significant amount of growth and expansion with regard to all aspects of Bristol’s Move Management platform.

It all began with a lovely story written by Bristol’s President, Joe Cardini, about an experience he had while vacationing with his family at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego.

Toronto is one of the planet’s most ethnically diverse cities…a vibrant, harmonious convergence of histories and cultures.

Norway truly is a country powered by nature and it does not do nature on a small scale. It is a land of earth-shattering glaciers, mountains and fjords of epic proportions, and countless coastal islands scarcely touched by civilization.

In the days leading up to a scheduled appraisal inspection, many transferees ask what they can do to ensure an appraiser views their home in the most positive light.

Bristol recently was honored at the Southwest Alliance for Excellence's banquet in Phoenix.

Bristol's Asia team speak at DSP Relocations Asia Conference

The largest city of the American Midwest, Chicago, Illinois, was founded in 1830 and quickly grew to become, as Carl Sandburg’s 1916 poem put it, “Hog Butcher, Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat, Player with Railroads and Freight Handler to the Nation”. 

The mere mention of Scotland typically elicits images of kilts, bagpipes, haggis and an impenetrable brogue.  Although easily eclipsed by Glasgow in terms of population, Edinburgh has always been the capital of Scotland and is the most popular destination for those attracted by its booming financial services industry and the vibrant culture and arts scene.

Welcome to the shire It’s sometimes referred to as “Middle Earth”….at least if you’re a fan of The Hobbit. Most of us know it as New Zealand.

PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE ANNOUNCEMENT Bristol Honored with Performance Excellence Award

Lush, rolling green hills, castles, celtic crosses…..welcome to Ireland! The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland off the coast of England and Wales.

Cairo was founded in 2,000 BC and ruled by King Menes who united Upper and Lower Egypt. In the 1st century, the Romans built the Babylon Fortress on the Nile, the oldest structure in the city.

The Forum for Expatriate Management’s EMEA Annual Summit is being held in London on November 10th – 11th.

If you’re moving to Spain will find a country steeped in a rich and eventful history.

Savannah’s history is one beginning in 1733. Its history has spanned through the Colonial period and survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Companies today have many approaches available to them when they are determining the best path to take for continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. Choices include:

When you think of France, what comes to mind? What do you visualize? Cheese and wine? Art? Stylish locals leisurely sipping coffee at cafes and eating croissant? Well, yes, all those things are very true. But it’s so much more! France is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe.

Safety first…… When traveling to Istanbul, you will find most people hospitable, friendly and generous. Despite its size, violent crime is relatively low compared to other major cities but you should exercise the same caution that you would in any big city.

Lisa Taylor is Bristol’s Associate Director of Service Delivery.

Boris has been with Bristol for almost two years as a Global Compensation Analyst.

Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire in 1842 after the First Opium War. The land area was originally confined to Hong Kong Island but the boundaries were extended in stages, first in 1860 to include the Kowloon Peninsula and then in 1898 to take in the New Territories.

Welcome to Oz! If you are moving to Melbourne, you are heading to a great place.Once the capital city of Australia, Melbourne rates highly in education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, and tourism, making it one of the world’s most livable cities.

A Little History. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan occupied Kazakhstan as part of the Mongolian Empire.

Mexico is steeped in history. From the battles of the Mexican Revolution to the Mexican-American War. At least three great civilizations, the Mayans, the Olmecs, and the Toltecs, whom preceded the Aztec empire, all were native to Mexico.

Some refer to it as simply, Holland. Some people only really know it for Amsterdam,

The city of Santa Fe, meaning “holy faith” in Spanish, was founded by Spanish colonists in 1610 and is known as the oldest state capital city in the United States and the oldest city in New Mexico. 

Italy’s capital, Rome, is a sprawling cosmopolitan city of 2.9 million residents with 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture.

Bristol Associates are the most experienced and knowledgeable in the global mobility industry.

Companies are faced with various concerns throughout an international assignment. From compliance with immigration, compensation and taxes, to the organizational responsibility of duty of care of employees. During a relocation or assignment,

Having a global mobility program can be a great asset for any company. The positives it can provide for the employee and company can be very rewarding, however, it can only happen if the program is effective in accomplishing its goals.

David Enser, a co-founder of The RES Forum, wrote this article that investigated the reward and compensation packages of global mobility programmes.

To most organizations, a failed assignment is one considered to be one that has terminated prior to its completion. However, an assignment could also be considered a failure even when it has completed.

Bristol’s Mobility Advisors strive to ensure that global assignments are successful through such services as employee pre-assignment counseling along with mobility program consulting and reviews.

As an assignee’s advocate, Bristol addresses concerns of all topics throughout an assignment from employees and their companies. Among them, questions on safety when an employee is relocating to a high risk country.

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Bristol works hand in hand with employers and employees to help establish goals and meet expectations for a successful international assignment.

The RES Forum co-founder, Jose Segade, looked into the key components necessary for a global mobility program that help secure the success of the expat through their assignment,

An island nation in the Eastern Pacific, Japan feels both familiar and foreign. On the one hand, Japanese food, products, and popular culture are widely available around the world.

According to workforce solutions provider Right Management, only 58% of overseas assignments are considered successful.

If there is one place that seems to be getting a lot of buzz these days, it’s Boise. And it’s not just because of its economy, which boasts an impressive unemployment rate of less than 4%.

For many people, the name Switzerland evokes mountain vistas and fine chocolates. But what is it like to live and work here? Below, we explore Switzerland from the perspective of employees on international assignment, with special attention to the cultural dimensions that shape daily life.

This installment of Bristol Connection visits with Paul Seymour from our Green Bay office. Paul is Bristol's Director of Business Process and Systems. He oversees Bristol new client implementations, business processes, and all I.T. projects for Bristol.

Today, 65% of household good moves occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

 If decreased transit times, claims and delivery windows are important, then domestic containerized moving is the right solution! 

Katie is a Senior Mobility Advisor in Bristol's Dallas office. As a Mobility Advisor, Katie is the relocating employees' primary contact, connecting with them and assisting them navigate through the entire relocation process.

Bristol recently sponsored the Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium in Chicago along with celebrating our 20th anniversary.

The Bristol team had a great time at our booth networking and connecting with some familiar faces and new friends alike.

Bristol's Culture Connection team planned a Fall Festival for the Phoenix associates complete with carnival games and food!