On Thursday, May 24, the winners of this year’s FEM Americas EMMAs were announced at a glittering gala dinner at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
The FEM EMMAs are the premier awards for the global mobility and HR industry and on Thursday night, following a highly successful two-day Summit 200+ key figures, leaders and companies gathered to celebrate global mobility's brightest and best in the Americas.
All submissions were judged by a panel of independent experts against a set of strict criteria, who noted that the standard of entries was very high yet again.
The winners of the FEM EMMAs 2018 in the Americas are:
Best use of Data Analytics within Global Mobility
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“HP has done a great job at consolidating and integrating data in meaningful way to drive the talent initiative.”
Best Redesign of Global Mobility Strategy
BAE Systems Inc.
“Excellent program! Good to see GM sitting strategically at the decision table!”
Best Talent Mobility Strategy
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“Excellent solution for a large program.”
Best Family Support Program
NetExpat
“The tools and value-add resources described and demonstrated are so valuable and NetExpat is to be commended highly for playing such a positive role for our industry!”
Best ROI or Cost Effectiveness Strategy in a Global Mobility Program
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“Definitely a win on all sides. The Mobility Analytics Portal will also serve to engage stakeholders with relevant data in easy to view visuals that represent a well-managed program.”
Global Mobility Team of the Year (Small Program)
Page Group
“Superb Vision! By establishing the importance of this role Page Group were able to overcome established practices, create mesh points across the company, and deliver what they promised!”
Global Mobility Team of the Year (Medium - Large Program)
EY
“Resources specifically designed to bring such a large, dispersed group "together" are exceptional. Well done!”
Outstanding Corporate and Social Responsibility Initiatives
Pearl Law Group
“A great demonstration of lawyers giving back to others through their time and expertise... access to quality legal advice for those who need it most!”
Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility - Assignee Management
International SOS
“This is a unique and valuable resource that has been missing from our industry. If you are a large program operating in many countries, you should look into using this right away.”
Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility – Bespoke
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“HPE has a powerful tool in its MAP application that has saved real money for the organization. I love the way they pull data from various systems and harness it to shed light on real business problems.”
Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year
Santa Fe Relocation
“I particularly liked the thoroughness of the analysis and the plain-spoken presentation. The depth of the data also was a differentiator.”
Corporate Housing Provider of the Year – International
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
“I'm most impressed with how Blvd Suites have combined technology with strong relationships with their partners.”
Corporate Housing Provider of the Year – National
CWS Corporate Housing
“CWS Corporate Housing delivered strong results and innovation in a year of unusual duress due to weather emergencies. Throughout they sustained their focus on client service, community responsibility and public service.”
Destination Services Provider of the Year
Going-there Global Destination Services
“Highest rankings for this very broad service organization that still manages to focus on excellence!”
Employee Benefits Services Provider of the Year
MetLife Worldwide Benefits
“Great focus on the customer, effective use of feedback and measurement tools. The video was a dynamite way to reach out to people.”
Expatriate Banking and Financial Services Innovation of the Year
HSBC Bank USA, NA
“Distinguished by its scope, the comprehensive nature of its offerings and the personal care HSBC devotes to the most important economy in the world - yours! They are the gold standard for this category.”
Immigration Provider of the Year
Pearl Law Group
“I'm struck by the many ways that this firm stands out in a competitive field. May they continue to push the envelope to the benefit of all doing business globally.”
International Moving Company of the Year
The Suddath Companies
“Suddath’s commitment to both their customers and employees make them an outstanding company. Their hands-on interactive program ensures their employees have a greater sensitivity and understanding of what a move entails.”
International Healthcare & Risk Management Provider of the Year
International SOS
“International travel risks continue to increase, making the innovations of International SOS even more valuable.”
Relocation Management Company of the Year
Weichert Workforce Mobility
“99% client retention is especially noteworthy. The savings from the WMTS tax services was also telling and client feedback impactful.”
Best Vendor Partnership - Relocation Management Company
SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“HPE and SIRVA's partnership is an example of how a client/vendor relationship can transform global mobility.”
Best Vendor Partnership – Other
Servicengine - Department of Defense National Relocation Program
“A true partnership focused on the specific needs of a unique client. Excellence in action!”
Tax Provider of the Year
Expat Tax Professionals
“I like the customer orientation, particularly the focus on certain communities that may not have access to tax expertise in their circumstances.”
Global Mobility Rising Star of the Year
Nitzan Yudan, Benivo
“A thought leader, and true innovator in Global Mobility. Nitzan has recognized a Global Mobility gap with the new generation and filled it in a modern way.”
Global Mobility Professional of the Year
Andrea Benavides, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
“It's clear that Andrea is a results-driven Global Mobility professional! And she has the ability to merge operational excellence with strategic objectives. Very impressive!”
Outstanding Contribution to Global Mobility
Berna Anderson, Director, Global Mobility, BD
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