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Paragon has once more been recognized as a proven provider in the relocation industry by HRO Today Magazine. Joe Morabito, our CEO, has been featured in the #HRSuperstars section of the magazine with the following biography: Joseph Morabito, an entrepreneur and industry leader, has 36-plus years of relocation, real estate, mortgage, and elder care experience. … Continue reading Relocation Industry Expert Joe Morabito Named HR Superstar in HRO Today Magazine →

Paragon has once more been recognized as a global leader in the mobility industry by HRO Today Magazine, which recently quoted our own Scott McCain, President of Paragon Relocation. In an article that discusses the future of the relocation industry from a technology standpoint, Scott states that solutions such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and the integration of these into the relocation process can ultimately serve all interests and provide convenience and cost savings.

It’s 6:30 a.m. on Monday morning, and Samuel, an executive vice president at his company, is relocating from Orlando to work in New York City for two years. John, a Relocation Concierge, travels to the destination first thing in the morning to begin preparations for Samuel’s arrival that afternoon. During their initial conversation, John learned about Samuel’s needs and preferences, including that he will be bringing his beloved dog Max with him on the trip. Dog beds and chew toys will be needed to complete the apartment. John jots down a list of everything he needs to do to prepare for Samuel’s arrival…

Paragon Relocation announced the third annual Paragon Supplier Partner Award winners at an awards ceremony held on Wednesday, October 5, 2017 at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium in Washington D.C. The Paragon Supplier Partner Awards recognize supplier partners who provide exceptional service to our clients and their employees. Winners were chosen based on feedback from Paragon employees including our Consultants. In addition to category specific awards, Paragon also bestows its highest honor, the President’s Award, on the supplier who achieves the top overall score.

Middle-aged workers can find themselves in an extreme situation. Employees in their 40s and 50s are typically reaching the peak of their careers and earning power. This tends to coincide with higher stress levels and longer hours at work. On the other hand, demands made by a growing elderly population and children struggling to achieve financial independence can pull employees away from their work. According to the Pew Research Center, Nearly half (47%) of adults in their 40s and 50s have a parent age 65 or older and are either raising a child or financially supporting a grown one. This is the so-called sandwich generation.

Moving is generally considered one of the most stressful life events. In fact, according to an article in www.express.co.uk, moving to a new home is more stressful than a relationship breakdown, divorce, or even a new job. Because relocating employees involves moving them to a new location, it can be just as mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing. Many factors come into play, from helping the employee sell their home and buy/rent another one, to ensuring all household goods and pets reach the new destination with as few issues as possible. Following are some relocation services and industry best practices to keep in mind when relocating your employee.

Representatives from Paragon Global Resources attended the Institute for Supply Management 2017 annual conference this week. Appearing in the picture, from left to right, are Hrvoje Crnecki, Manager, Global Business Development, Jennifer Morabito, Manager, Global Consulting Services, and Brian Morabito, Manager, Global Marketing and Diversified Services. The booth represents all four subsidiaries of Paragon: Paragon … Continue reading Paragon Attends ISM 2017 Annual Conference →

On July 1, the three major credit reporting agencies—TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax—will implement some major changes to the way they report judgments and tax liens on individual credit reports. As with many new rules, this one has both positive and negative ramifications for borrowers, Realtors trying to sell a home and lenders.

U.S. employees face a continuing challenge to care for older family members while also working. The situation is exacerbated with the so-called Sandwich Generation, who balance caring for children at the same time. Outside of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, employee support is minimal. And yet, it is clear that additional options for assistance is needed. With forward thinking corporations, there is momentum to offer additional family caregiver benefits. The biggest question companies are asking is what is the return on investment for providing such benefits.

Corporations need to pursue better alignment between mobility and talent management as a way to meet their human resource needs going forward. However, according to Deloitte’s 2015 study, Strategic Moves, only eight percent of professionals see their mobility functions as world class. The good news is that the path to a more strategic mobility function aligned with talent management has been plotted. The higher level benefits for corporations are clear: new business growth, improved financial performance, better employee engagement, higher retention rates and diversity.