The Covid Pandemic, among other situations of the world, brought many different challenges to the global mobility industry. If you are a relocation worker of any type, you know this.
You may also know that one of the things that was mostly affected by it is household goods and shipping. Which is a huge part of global mobility. This, just like any other problem, must be addressed in order to keep growing and improving the industry.
This is exactly what Worldwide ERC wants to do in their next event: “Household Goods & Shipping”. So, don’t miss it. Check out what they have in store for you if you attend. We’re sure you’ll love it.
About Worldwide ERC
Worldwide ERC (WERC) was known as the Employee Relocation Real Estate Advisory Council in 1964. Since then, with only six members, they wanted to help companies and professionals with their mobility needs. Gradually, they’ve grown their members and partners all across the world.
But their goal continues to be the same: Helping Mobility professionals and the industry itself. They want to create “[…] new content and opportunities for personal and professional growth…” with things like “[…] advocacy and education to emboldened conversation…”
To achieve their goals, they have a “Three-year Strategic Plan”. It consists of engaging, inspiring, and educating.
They also have a Mobility Magazine where they post news and tips on the industry. As well as a Mobility Minute so you can get news and the latest trends. As if that weren’t enough, they also have a space on their website for Mobility News. All of this with the goal of keeping you informed, updated and educated.
Oh and you should definitely check out their “Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) Designation”. This is a certification that recognizes those professionals that excel at Employee mobility in the USA.
Of course, to get it, you must first pass a test. And the new dates for the next exam have already been defined: From May 16th, 2024 to June 9th, 2024. You can start signing up now.
You can also get your “Global Mobility Specialist, Talent Management (GMS-T) Designation”. For this you’ll have to go through “[…] six online educational modules”, Which will prepare you for the final exam.
Don’t forget you can become a member. There are different memberships for you to choose from according to the one that suits your professional profile better. There’s the Professional/Personal membership, which costs $265. Then there’s the Corporate Premier that costs $295.
And then there’s the “Service Provider”, which has different costs depending on the service provider membership you choose. All of them have different benefits, such as access to an online directory, access to the Memory Learning portal, and discounts. It’s a great opportunity for you if you like this organization.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 25th, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm EDT (USA)
The “Household Goods & Shipping” event is a conversation to discuss what’s happening in the mobility industry. All as a direct result of the challenges the household goods and shipping business is facing.
Worldwide ERC knows “[…] the pandemic, global events, environmental changes, the state of the economy, and other factors…” is what has brought these challenges. That’s why they created this event for their members to discuss this important topic.
You’ll be able to “share how you are solving for challenges impacting your program”.
Some of the things that will be discussed are “global and local challenges”, “reroutes”, “environmental changes” and, of course, “solutions”.
A great plus is that you’ll be able to get credits for your CRP and GMS certifications if you attend the event.
You can register now.
Prepare Yourself for Mobility Challenges with Fluency Corp
Some of the challenges you’ll be facing in your mobility career might have something to do with your language barrier. After all, bilingualism is a highly demanded skill in today’s globalized world.
Especially in this industry, because you might have to deal with clients from all over the world that have a different culture and a different mother tongue. But don’t worry, Fluency Corp is here to help.
We offer corporate language training for you or your employees. Our lessons are taught by a native teacher, and they’re customized to the job or your needs. This means you’ll truly learn useful things for whenever you find yourself in a business real life situation that requires second language skills.
We also based our classes on our Bellieu Method. It consists of speaking using everything you’ve learned so far. Yes, this means we’ll encourage you to speak during our classes. This is the best way we can make sure you achieve language fluency.
You’ll notice how you and your employees will communicate more effectively. This will make you face any language challenge in a better way. And you’ll make your international clients feel more comfortable and seen. Therefore, the general company’s efficiency will also improve. Who doesn’t want that, right?
Just pick a language and choose between our online or on-site classes. Contact Fluency Corp for a free consultation by writing to us at getfluent@fluencycorp.com or calling (800) 401-3159.
