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Welcoming the Year of the Snake | Cartus Celebrates Chinese New Year

February 5, 2013 – 8:09 am

Chinese New Year, also known in China as Spring Festival, begins on February 10 and marks the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. Amongst the 12 symbols of the Chinese zodiac, the snake represents prosperity, gracious morality and great wisdom.

Of all the traditional Chinese festivals celebrated around the world, Chinese New Year is the most elaborate, colorful and important amongst the Chinese community. Cartus employees in Asia will be ushering the Year of the Snake in a range of activities with their family and loved ones.

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Supply Chain Alert: It’s Carnaval Time, so Watch Out for Business Delays

January 31, 2013 – 11:50 am

Throughout Central and South America, Carnaval means music, parades, and people having a lot of fun! It can also mean delays for assignees trying to book trips and conduct business. Here are a few tips for clients and their employees planning to travel during Carnaval time.

• This annual festival is a national holiday in many countries in Latin American. This year, it runs from Friday, February 8, until the following Tuesday, February 12.
• In Rio de Janeiro, Carnaval is one of the largest parties in the world, bringing in more than half a million foreign tourists each year.
• Brazilians turn [...] Read More

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It’s Flu Season—Take Care! | Cartus Wellness Center Tips

January 11, 2013 – 5:15 pm

While severe flu seasons can affect any region in the world, Canada and the United States are experiencing particularly severe issues this winter, with a flu epidemic that is increasing in severity. Major news outlets are recording the effects in towns large and small; in Boston, the mayor has declared a public health emergency. It’s a good time to remind ourselves that such an event can cause a lot of disarray in a customer-oriented company like Cartus. When a great many employees are out sick, what happens to the levels of customer service?

At Cartus, our Business Continuity plans are at [...] Read More

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What Trusted Guidance Means to Cartus

January 9, 2013 – 3:10 pm

“Every day, I’m inspired by working alongside people
who bring passion and dedication to what they do.”
—Kevin Kelleher

With nearly 3,000 employees around the globe and 22 offices on three continents, Cartus is committed to providing trusted guidance to organizations of all sizes and scopes. Our people exemplify this dedication to our clients and transferring customers, and we are excited to share this passion in our new video.

The Cartus culture is built upon shared attitudes, values, and goals … with a focus on creating a foundation of trust. The people we move depend on us to deliver trusted guidance as they begin new jobs, [...] Read More

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Cartus Hosts Danbury Chamber of Commerce and Guest Speaker, CT Governor Malloy

January 8, 2013 – 4:46 pm

It was a packed house this morning as Cartus hosted not only the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting, but their guest speaker, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy. Introduced by the Chamber’s Chairman, the Honorable Dianne E. Yamin, Malloy delivered his “VIP Briefing” to more than 110 chamber members  plus press attendees in Cartus’ Powers Hall.

Malloy prefaced his remarks with some very personal reflections, as he recalled the events of December 14 in Sandy Hook. It was “… a day I will never forget,” Malloy said, noting that in the tragedy, the best of Connecticut—teachers, a principal and  a [...] Read More

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