Global International Relocation appoints chief happiness officer
2nd May 2023

Anyone running a business knows how difficult it is to find and retain good staff, and in times when vacancies are plentiful, it’s more difficult than ever. Paying people properly is obviously very important, especially when inflation in many counties is in double digits, but there is much more to it than that. Making your staff feel valued and treating them with respect and compassion is equally important if you want to recruit and keep the best people in your team.

One company, Global International Relocation, based in Portugal, has taken this approach even further and appointed Chief Happiness Officer, Fábio Pina, to oversee a team of HR professionals who manage the wellbeing of all employees and their emotional bond with the company.

Fábio is no stranger to keeping employees happy, having held a number of similar positions since starting his career in 2017.

Fábio said, “I believe my journey on this earth is and will be travelled by moving people along their path. I humanise all corporate processes towards a full life, with sense and meaning. I do my best to manage human emotions within organisations, seeking to anticipate the people’s needs and desires so that they have the tools, resources and motivation to perform well in their functions and being able to be the happiest possible.”

Photos: Fábio Pina; Members of the team at Global International Relocation.

Gosselin enters JV with Transmoove
2nd May 2023

 

Gosselin in Belgium has acquired two warehouses in Vilvoorde near Brussels as well as 50% of the shares of operating companies Transmoove and NNOF from the current shareholder Vebego. The Joint Venture came into agreement on 28 April 2023. The remaining 50% of the shares of the operating companies have been acquired by the current management team under the leadership of Christophe Pierre.

 

“With this acquisition, we will be able to further diversify our service offering with the office moving, office design and furniture refurbishing business. We are impressed by the value proposition of NNOF and Transmoove, the competence and the dynamic of the teams as well as the purpose-built infrastructure,” said Marc Smet, CEO of the Gosselin Group.

 

Marcel Jörg, CEO of Gosselin Moving added: “The intention is to further strengthen and enhance the moving capacities of Gosselin in its home market, Belgium. In addition, Gosselin seeks synergies on the international moving side between the Brussels based Transmoove operation and Gosselin’s Antwerp based headquarter operation.”

 

The company has stated the new shareholders’ intention to explore the expansion of the business into other European markets in the mid-term.

Global explorer captivates the OMNI conference in DaNang
1st April 2023

Rob Lilwall, global explorer and National Geographic TV star, wowed the OMNI audience with his stories of adventure under some of the harshest conditions on Earth when he performed as the keynote speaker at the DaNang conference.  He delivered a message that resonated strongly with the audience, comparing the resilience and agility he needed during his extraordinary exploits to the qualities industry leaders need to ensure successful businesses in an uncertain future.

Walter Lafitte opens the OMNI conference
1st April 2023

Walter Lafitte, OMNI President, opened the OMNI conference this morning in the wonderful Intercontinental hotel in DaNang, Vietnam.  He included in his speech a strong message focusing on strong leadership and sustainability in a rapidly changing world.

OMNI conference in DaNang gets off to a flying start
1st April 2023

The OMNI conference in DaNang opened with a welcome reception at the trendy Sky 36 bar on the roof of the Novotel overlooking the city and the famous Dragon Bridge.  Guests were treated to exceptional food, a glass of wine or two, fire dancers and the company of friends and colleagues ahead of the business sessions to be held in the stunningly beautiful Intercontinental hotel overlooking the South China Sea.

Welcome to OMNI in DaNang
30th March 2023

As delegates start to arrive at the OMNI conference in DaNang they will be welcomed into a unique haven of cool peace and tranquility. The ideal place to relax and work together on business strategy.

New name and contact details for V&S in Italy
20th March 2023

OMNI member Vinelli and Scotto in Milan, Italy wishes to announce that its international division, V&S by Fercam, will now operate under the brand name Fercam Removals and Relocation.  The old email addresses will continue to operate but will, in time, be replaced by new ones.  Agents are recommended to use the following email addresses in future:

for enquiries: removals-relocation.partners@fercam.com

for billing milano-vignate.invoice@fercam.com

for any team member:  name.surname@fercam.com

OMNI accepts hasenkamp Spain into membership
18th February 2023

OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has recently announced that it has accepted hasenkamp in Spain into membership.  The company joins SIT to become the second OMNI member in the country.  hasenkamp in Germany has been a member of OMNI for many years.  The hasenkamp group also has offices in Belgium, Poland, Moscow, UAE, Qatar and Cuba.

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Ian Brown dies aged 62
8th February 2023

Robinsons in the UK has announced the recent death of Ian Brown who had been with the company since 1994.  He died on 7th February following a short illness. His family were by his side. Anthony Robinson commented. “We will all miss him more than words can express, he was not just an employee but a mentor, wise counsellor and friend to everyone.”

Photo:  Ian Brown