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Author Archives: Shelley Northrop

Shelley is vice president, Marketing for Cartus. She’s been with Cartus more than 15 years and has more than two decades experience in global relocation and real estate marketing.

Top 10 Things Left Behind in Hotel Rooms

People who don’t travel a lot love staying in hotels. They drop their wet towels on the bathroom floor, don’t make the bed and sometimes, they even order room service. What freedom! But frequent business travelers—or people in the process of relocating—are often a bit more blasé about their temporary accommodations. The charm of temporary quarters tends to wear off quickly. 

All travelers have at least one thing in common, though: they frequently leave items behind when they check out. We asked our supply chain partner, Marriott International, for a list of the top 10 items left behind in their hotel rooms. [...] Read More

Barbie is Moving | Cartus Relocation Tips for America’s Sweetheart

Forget about the Versailles Lake Butler Mansion (asking price: US$100 million)—the largest home in America. There’s a new celebrity property on the market that’s got everyone buzzing. 

One of Malibu’s most recognizable residents is looking for a new dream home, and she’s putting the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse on the market for $25 million. 

With huge, 119-centimeter ceilings, pink crown moldings, diamond-encrusted accents, and enough storage for beach toys like jazzy surfboards and watercraft (sold separately), the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse won’t be on the market for long. 

While selling her home, Barbie is looking for a new place to call home, and she isn’t [...] Read More

The Best of the Cartus Blog | 10 Best Posts of 2012

It’s the end of the year, and that always brings Champagne, countdowns, and recollections of the best and most memorable moments of the previous 12 months. We at Cartus are caught up in that spirit and have compiled a list of the 10 best blog posts from 2012. These posts, in no particular order, were selected for the way they captured key insights, innovations, and recognition. Away we go.

Structuring Benefits in Emerging Markets | Issues in Talent Management by Cartus Consulting
Crystal Abbey of Cartus Consulting Services wrote about the topic of assignment benefits and how they can differ for [...] Read More

Cartus President and CEO Kevin Kelleher | Building Trust into Your Business

Business leaders are taking ethical behavior seriously. That’s clearly stated in the feature article that Cartus President and CEO Kevin Kelleher recently wrote for the Q2 issue of Ethisphere Magazine, and it’s reinforced on the cover, where Kevin’s article, “Building Trust Into Your Business,” is showcased alongside articles from some of the world’s most influential business leaders, including Jeff Immelt (Chairman and CEO of General Electric), John Dionisio (Chairman and CEO of AECOM), Denise Ramos (President and CEO of ITT Corporation), and Richard Edelman (President and CEO of Edelman). 

I’m proud to have worked with Kevin for the past 17 years, [...] Read More

Tune in to Worldwide ERC Free Learning Zone Webinar on Biggest Challenges in Relocation

What’s going on in relocation today? In a Nov. 13 Worldwide ERC® Learning Zone Webinar, “The Biggest Challenges Survey: Issues, Trends, and Best Practices,” Cartus’ John Arcario, executive vice president, and Ian Payne, managing director and executive vice president, EMEA and APAC, will discuss key issues involved with global mobility today. During this session, we will:

1. Highlight findings from Cartus’ 2012 Biggest Challenges Survey;

2. Outline trends in global relocation volume;

3. Discuss challenges facing relocation programs across 11 regions around the world; and

4. Share creative approaches organizations are using to address current challenges.

You are invited to register for this event.

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