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Market Comparisons Help Relocating Execs Make Real Estate Decisions
-Avoid headaches by doing your research before relocating.

Mobility Services International Continues to Move in the Right Direction: Company Adds Another Key Executive
Mobility Services International (MSI), today announced the addition of Reed McLellan, vice president of channel sales.

Esurance Selects Mobility Services International to Drive Its Growing Relocation Needs
Esurance is on the road to relocation success.

Relocating to the UK
With the growing economy, U.S. companies are expanding borders, thousands of employees are moving along with them.

2005 Atlas World Group revenue nears $1 billion
A growing market and revamped branding efforts have earned Atlas 25 percent of all U.S. corporate relocations

Primacy Relocation Launches Global Assignment Management Operation in France
"Primacy France will provide our European and North American clients and their expatriate employees with enhanced 'on-the-ground,' localised service throughout France," said Steve Marshall, President of Primacy's EMEA business unit.

WHERE TO AND FOR HOW MUCH?
Survey: Quality of Life, Pay Top Relocation Considerations for Executives

Leading Research Firm Launches First Employment "Matchmaking" Service for Finance & Accounting Outso
FAO Research, Inc. Creates Job Site to Provide Advice, Research & Executive Search Services to Address the Growing Worldwide Job Crisis in F&A Outsourcing

Michelle Vallejo Wins Editorial Achievement Award from Worldwide ERC


Atlas Van Lines recognized for service to national organization
Claims Prevention and Procedure Council (CPPC) presents plaque at workshop

Atlas Van Lines assists Katrina veteran victims
They carried one small suitcase and whatever photographs and keepsakes they could handle as they walked up and down the staircase to their rooms in the 11-story high rise the day after Hurricane Katrina´s destructive winds and tidal surge brought all operations at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) to a halt.

Atlas Van Lines announces new assistant vice president of government business
Rick Phillips, a 24-year employee of Atlas Van Lines, has been promoted to assistant vice president of government business.

Atlas van operators' technology usage increases drastically
Annual survey rates van operator preferences from fast food to truck stops

Atlas Van Lines agents shine spotlight on van operators
Atlas' 19th annual ROAD Day celebration recognizes their hard work and outstanding service

Atlas Van Lines awards American and Canadian cross-border agents
Atlas Van Lines has awarded the top three agents in Canada and the United States with the Cross-Border Traffic Award.

Prudential Relocation Names Cindy Salter Senior Vice President, Government and Military Sector
Prudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] business, announced today that Cindy Salter has been named senior vice president. Salter will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the Washington, D.C. office, including all areas of sales and service: government sales, relationship management, operations and transportation delivery.

Prudential Relocation North American Survey Finds Labor, Real Estate Markets Impact Programs
Businesses participating in a survey by Prudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] business, indicated that two factors are likely to have a major impact on relocation programs: the North American labor market and the real estate market, specifically interest rates.

Primacy Relocation Announces Thunderbird Scholarship Recipient
Primacy Relocation and Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management are pleased to announce the Spring 2006 Primacy Relocation Scholarship winner, Callis Hutchings, from the school´s main campus in Glendale, Arizona.

Primacy Relocation Launches Improved Web Portal as Global Business Expansion Continues
Primacy Relocation, a leading global provider of employee relocation management services, launched an updated, nine-language version of its Web site and client portal this week [www.primacy.com], providing a wealth of up-to-date information in a more searchable and navigable platform.

Primacy Relocation Names Chief Financial Officer for EMEA Region
Primacy Relocation today announced the appointment of Jackie Farr as Chief Financial Officer of the employee relocation service company’s EMEA business unit.

Richard Carroll Named VP of Primacy's U.S. Operations
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, announced Richard Carroll, CRP, GMS, has been named Vice President - U.S. Operations.

2006-2007 HR Benchmarking Study Sponsored by The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company and Best Practices, LLC are sponsoring a series of cross-industry benchmarking studies for Fortune 500 companies interested in obtaining metrics they can use to evaluate and improve their human resources organizations. This no-cost knowledge exchange is available online at www.best-in-class.com/cr196.htm

Primacy Relocation Earns Second Consecutive No. 1 Ranking in Trippel Transferee and Manager Surveys
For the second consecutive year, Primacy Relocation was ranked number one by both transferring employees and relocation managers in Trippel Survey & Research’s Annual Nationwide Relocating Employees and Managers Surveys.

HR.com Launches HR.com Career Network with Thousands of HR Opportunities Available and Free Job List
HR.com announced today the launch of the largest vertical job board to support the HR Industry in North America.

Primacy’s Vice President of Asia to Address Emerging Leaders
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, announced that Kim Froggatt, GMS, conducted a lecture at the University of Memphis, entitled Lost in Translation: Living and Working Successfully Overseas on November 29.

Executive Summary: Relocation
Relocation activity was expected to increase in 2005 in both volume and budgets, especially for larger companies.

Target Corporation Names Primacy Relocation “Vendor of the Year”
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has been selected by Target Corporation as a “Vendor of the Year.”

Primacy Relocation Acquires Foursquare Relocation
Primacy becomes second-largest European relocation provider, adds the Netherlands to portfolio and increases breadth and depth of talent

Atlas Van Lines announces relocation trends
2006 Washington D.C. records highest inbound percentage, Louisiana tops outbound

Primacy Relocation Continues Global Expansion with Opening of Hong Kong Office
Selected for its strategic location in Asia, office will serve as new Primacy Asia headquarters

Sunset becomes Atlas Van Lines agent
Deerfield Beach, Fla., firm joins one of the largest relocation networks in the United States

LifeCare® Announces Enhanced Relocation Program
Clients to receive newly enhanced services free of charge

LifeCare® Announces Enhanced Relocation Program
Clients to receive newly enhanced services free of charge

Innovation and quality push Atlas revenue higher in 2006
For the second year running, Atlas World Group Chairman Mike Shaffer reports the company had revenue of nearly $1 billion, with gross revenue in 2006 reaching $986 million. Atlas achieved a 3.88 percent ($36.8 million) revenue increase over 2005, representing record revenue for the Evansville-based corporate relocation and specialized transportation company.

Wendy Richardson Appointed Vice President of Client Services
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Wendy Richardson as Vice President of Client Services. Based in Primacy’s Dallas office, Richardson will head a Client Services division to ensure seamless service delivery to the growing list of Primacy clients.

Primacy Relocation Enters Northeast Market With New York Office
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has opened a New York City office in an effort to further support the needs of its clients operating in the northeast region.

Lincoln Relocation Inc. joins Atlas Van Lines network
Lincoln Relocation Inc. has joined one of the largest relocation networks in the country. The company, which opened its doors March 21, is a branch of Kearney Moving Services in Kearney, Neb. The new firm will join more than 500 Atlas Van Lines agents across North America.

Prudential Relocation Announces 2006 Achievement Awards
Prudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) business, recently announced the winners of its prestigious relocation awards during Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.'s 2007 Sales Convention in San Diego, Calif.

Lack of access to a qualified workforce continues to drive relocation numbers
Atlas 2007 Corporate Relocation Survey shows reimbursements are down; one in three companies report increased international relocations

Kathy King Appointed Vice President of Client Financial Services
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Kathy King, CRP, GMS as Vice President of Client Financial Services. Based in Primacy’s Memphis office, King will head the Client Financial Services division overseeing expense administration, client expense services and management reporting.

A+ Moving & Storage Co. Inc. opens new office
Rossville, Ga., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States

Andrew Horvath Appointed Director of Client Services
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Andrew Horvath, CRP, GMS, as Director of Client Services. Based in a remote office in Cleveland, OH., Horvath will oversee client relationship management for Primacy’s Client Services division. He will report to Peggy Ahern, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Client Services.

AAA Pro Moving & Storage transports museum’s unique collection
Ancient artifacts and archives transported more than 500 miles

Daniel’s Moving & Storage Inc. opens new office
Tucson, Ariz., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States

A New Twist on International Internships
International internship leader, Global Experiences, and Italian career specialist, HowToItaly, have joined together to expand upon the traditional internship model by combing career and relocation workshops along with language training and customized internship placements in Italy.

WEICHERT RELOCATION RESOURCES WEB SEMINAR EXAMINES THE TOTAL COSTS OF RELOCATION
In today’s economy, with markets shifting and a number of relocation providers enduring cutbacks, restructuring and ownership changes, companies that maintain a mobile workforce have never been more vulnerable to escalation clauses, hidden fees and other cost amplifiers.

Hopkins & Sons Inc. becomes Atlas Van Lines agent
New Castle, Del., firm joins network of more than 500 agents

Guardian Relocation Inc. expands into Fort Wayne market Indianapolis-based firm opens new office
Guardian Relocation Inc., an Atlas Van Lines agent, has opened a new office in Fort Wayne, Ind. The Fort Wayne office, which opened May 11, is the second location for Indianapolis-based Guardian.

Berman Moving & Storage Inc. becomes Atlas Van Lines agent
Bedford Heights, Ohio, firm joins network of more than 500 agents

G&M Moving and Storage Inc. under new ownership
Cincinnati agency ensures smooth transition during change of ownership

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Darlene Duff to represent Atlas Van Lines at WEPEN Evansville
Darlene Duff, supervisor of national accounts for Atlas Van Lines’ Specialized Transportation Group (STG), has been selected to participate in a national leadership program. The Women Executive Peer Exchange Network (WEPEN) connects emerging leaders and senior executives during several professional development events over an 18-month period.

Primacy Relocation Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 Ranking in Trippel Transferee Survey
For the third consecutive year, Primacy Relocation was ranked number one in customer satisfaction by transferring employees in Trippel Survey & Research’s Annual Nationwide Relocating Employees Survey.

GMAC Global Relocation Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Corporate Relocation Services
Coordination of Relocation Services More Critical to Transferees Than the Actual Move

CARTUS WINS 15 PRIZES FOR INNOVATION IN GLOBAL RELOCATION SERVICE
"Small Shipment Program” Wins Gold; Company also earns 14 silver prizes from Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership

Study Reveals the Myth of the Family-Friendly Corporation
Family-friendly benefits are grossly underutilized by most dual-career couples. An exclusive study finds that many companies still have a long way to go to turn family-friendly policy into practice that employees actually trust and use.

Today is Atlas Van Lines’ 20th annual nationwide celebration for van operators
ROAD Day celebrations recognizing professional van operators’ hard work and outstanding service scheduled across North America today

Clare Williams Appointed Senior Vice President of Asia Operations
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Clare Williams, GMS, as Senior Vice President of Asia Operations.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Michigan organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.1 to 93.5 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

Gentle Giant Moving Company Selected as a Top Small Workplace by the Wall Street Journal
Gentle Giant Moving Company (http://www.gentlegiant.com), a premier residential moving and storage company headquartered in Massachusetts, has been identified in the first annual Top Small Workplaces award program by the Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces. The Top Small Workplaces were announced today in a special Wall Street Journal report on small businesses, which appeared online and in the newspaper.

Primacy Relocation Appoints Sarah Savoia Vice President of Asia Operations
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Sarah Savoia as Vice President of Asia Operations.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Kentucky and Tennessee organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.7 to 96.1 percent.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of North Carolina and South Carolina organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 82.5 to 97.1 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility
International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility at Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit. International moving specialist, Burke Bros Moving Group www.burkebros.co.uk based in the West Midlands, UK, recently spent three days at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Summit® in Denver, USA, rubbing shoulders with some of the highest profile professional HR executives, who represent some of the biggest blue chip companies, in the world.

Vandover Names New President
Margery Marshall has been named president of Vandover, a premier provider of global relocation and career transition assistance.

When it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangements
When it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangements, according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.

Sandy Shipley Appointed Director of International Partner Management
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Sandy Shipley, CRP, GMS, CERC, as Director of International Partner Management. Based in Primacy’s Dallas office, Shipley will oversee the Supply Chain Management practice, providing oversight for the company’s sourcing, selection, evaluation and on-going training of international partners. She will report to Jim Edwards, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Supply Chain Management.

Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing
Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing - Career Management and Relocation Transition Firm Leverages Internal Talent to Further Strengthen Foothold in Market Cullen Bunn has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Vandover, a St. Louis-based career management and relocation transition firm.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of California organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 85.5 to 95.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Texas organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 83.7 to 95 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out. While most companies include time off, health insurance and pension plans as part of their compensation packages, there are other types of benefits organizations are utilizing, such as dependent parent health coverage, tuition reimbursement, child care and relocation assistance.

Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business Development
Relocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships

Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business Development
Relocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.5 to 98.8 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

Chamness Relocation: Celebrating 20 Years of Success
Chamness Relocation Services, Inc., a nationwide provider of destination services headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is proud to celebrate its 20 year anniversary.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Maryland organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 93.1 to 99 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

Vandover Launches Enhanced Website
Augmented Website reveals new face for established relocation industry force.

Worldwide ERC® and Primacy Relocation Name 2008’s “Best Cities for Relocating Families™”
Worldwide ERC®, the association for workforce mobility, and Primacy Relocation® announced that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Omaha/Council Bluffs, Nebraska/Iowa; and Rockingham County/Stafford County, New Hampshire are 2008’s Best Cities for Relocating Families™ among large, medium and small U.S. metropolitan areas.

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