b"INDUSTRY NEWS SPRING 2025Cartus adds Corporate Stays automated expands in global tax Centralgross-up solution AmericaCorporate Cartus has launched an automated global gross-up solution toStays expanded complement its existing shadow payroll capabilities, poweredits presence in by Certino. The new partnership expands Cartus' support forCentral America, its clients global mobility and compensation programs whileacquiring new luxury ensuring tax compliance.units in San Jos, Costa Rica and opening units in Costa Cartus clients can now benefit from a global gross-up solutiondel Este in Panama. The expansion represents a significant mile-powered by Certinos technology and tax team that is currentlystone in the companys commitment to business travellers seeking available in nearly 100 countries. No other relocation manage- unique housing experiences in the two cities.ment company currently delivers the in-house global tax gross-up solution that Cartus and Certinos collective expertiseIn San Jos, the new units are located in Urban Flats and Arbore enables, said Matt Tebbe, Cartus president and CEO.Urban Flats, and Corporate Stays plans to open more units in other neighbourhoods. It is looking to partner with local providers to In other news, Cartus released the results of its 2025 U.S.enhance its offerings.and Canada domestic mobility survey which explored intra-country programs and move volumes in the two countries.In Panama, Corporate Stays opened its first luxury units in Forty per cent of respondents indicated an increase in demandRiverside and Parkside, Costa del Este, both hotspots with easy for flexibility in their mobility programs, representing a dropaccess to dining, shopping and iconic landmarks. The company will compared to their global survey last year, and 39 per centalso soon be offering units in Moderna, close to the waterfront, and said they had remote workers. You may access the Executivein the citys San Francisco neighbourhood. It aims to reach 50 units Summary at: Cartus US and Canada Domestic Mobilityin Panama in the next 12 months through strategic partnerships.Survey 2025.Sirva welcomesRNA Group new CEO, directorunveils new Sirva Worldwide, Inc. announced the brand image appointment of Carlyn Taylor asits new chief executive officer andmember of the Sirva Board of Directors. The RNA Group announced a refreshed brand image toTaylor joins Sirva from FTI Consulting, where she served reflect the strength and unity of its families of companies. Theas chief growth officer and global co-leader of corporate RNA Group is the parent company of multiple talent mobilityfinance. Taylor succeeds Tom Oberdorf, who is retiring, in services companies in Asia: H&R Consultants K.K., Relothe CEO role. Japan, K.K., and Relo Network Asia. Externally a singular logoDuring her tenure at FTI Consulting, Taylor led the firm's will spotlight the companies best-in-class service delivery. strategy, business transformation and transactions practices The RNA Group companies offer services that support theglobally, coordinated firm-wide initiatives on artificialrelocation of employees and their families throughout Japanintelligence and other technologies, and championedand Asiaservices that include visa and immigration, destina- professional development and culture-building programstion services, real estate, car leasing, furniture rental andat the highest levels.temporary staffing. Sirva Team Canada also welcomed Liane Stefanelli as its Our company names, our services, and our commitment todirector of global account management. Stefanelli has held excellence remain the same. Beyond the red globe branding,management positions in operations and business develop-existing contracts, agreements and payments continue underment for over 20 years, including 16 years with a leading the existing company names, said Bryce Colan, president ofglobal business travel platform. Most recently she was H&R Consultants. manager of global service delivery with Sirva. 10PERSPECTIVESSpring 2025"