What’s News at TIRA?
The TIRA network has been busy! We congratulated our new members, hosted member events, presented at EuRA and recently hosted a public webinar.
TIRA Day
TIRA hosted a much-anticipated TIRA Day prior to the opening of the EuRA Congress 2024. Guest speakers included Heather Rychener, Head International Mobility and Group Benefits at The Adecco Group and Alane Boyd, Co-Founder of Workday Ninja, a company that specializes in Automation, Digitalization, and AI to enhance client efficiency. Heather listened to and heard suggestions from the members on improving two-way RMC-Service Provider communication, as she shared her pearls of wisdom from the Management Consulting perspective. Alane educated members on the many benefits of incorporating automation into our work-lives.
The network officially welcomed its newest members, Iñigo Lopez at BiCortex Languages and Karen Cygal at Global IQ to the TIRA community. Additionally, Karen Cygal assumed the role of Board member and Director of Sustainability.
The AGM ended with well-deserved praise and appreciation to our steadfast Chair, Christine Martin Barclay, Managing Director of EO Mobility and Vice Chair, Brenda Levis, President of NYC Navigator. We welcomed the dynamic new Chair and Director of Events, Brenda Levis, Founder and President of NYC Navigator and New England Navigator and Vice Chair and Director of Membership, Deborah Loones at Relocation Belgium.
Christine Martin Barclay commented that “It was a joy and privilege to lead this amazing association of dedicated entrepreneurs. I am proud of our accomplishments and am confident that Brenda and Deborah will lead TIRA into the next chapter of growth. Thank you, all for your warm support.”
Future of Work
TIRA was thrilled to present at EuRA Vilamoura 2024. The session, “Creating the Future – Integrating Digital Transformation in Your Organization” closely aligned with EuRA’s keynote speaker and major conference themes. The discussion offered insights into automating relocation business functions with ChatGPT and AI, featuring real stories from TIRA members, Simon Johnston, ICON Relocation, Inigo Lopez, BiCortex Languages, and Brenda Levis, NYC Navigator on using AI, choosing the right tools, measuring automation’s impact on time and cost savings, and learning about ethical and responsible AI use. Alane Boyd, Co-Founder of Workday Ninja moderated the discussion. Alane is an operations and growth strategy expert specializing in AI and automation to enhance client efficiency.
TIRA was proud that additional members shared their wisdom at the EURA Congress. Michah Belieu, Founder of Fluency Corp shared her heartwarming “Ignite” story. Aideen Hopkins, Co-Owner, and Operations Director at EER Middle East shared her expertise during the session, “The Power of Feedback.”
TIRA recently hosted an in-depth webinar, “Versatility & Agility: Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty and Change.” Panelists included members, Irina Yakimenko, Managing PartnerIntermark, Rahul Batra, Managing Partner at Hudson McKenzie with special guest, Melissa Myer, Director, Global Mobility at Mastercard, and moderated by TIRA Partner, Susan Ginsberg, Founder at SRG ADVISORY. TIRA’s Chair, Brenda Levis welcomed the attendees.
We heard their views on the World at Work and Talent Mobility landscape and learned pragmatic examples from them on their organization’s transformation, how they empower their teams, support wellness and well-being into their hybrid or fully remote company culture, demonstrate agility, and in instances, have revised their companies’ mission and performance metrics in pursuit of purpose and growth.
The Next Chapter
Brenda Levis, TIRA’s Chair shared her vision to “Continue the excellent work and growth led by my predecessors. We look to further elevate the value of being a TIRA member and enhance our brand recognition worldwide. Our initiatives will include incorporating more members’ roundtables and events with corporate leaders and future-forward specialists.” She added, “I am so proud and honored to assume the role of TIRA Chair. It will be a privilege to work with our Board and talented member organizations.”
Deborah Loones, TIRA’s Vice Chair commented, “TIRA is like a family. My vision is to increaseour membership, and fine-tune and smooth our vetting and onboarding processes. We also look to engage all members so they can contribute to our wonderful association and fully enjoy the value of their membership.”
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Written by: Susan Ginsberg, Founder SRG ADVISORY
This article was featured in the Summer 2024 issue of the EuRApean (p.42-43). All issues of the e-zine are featured on the EuRA website
