paris ‘24: paris olympic games – part un

cartus series – “paris ‘24”

At Cartus, we understand that this extraordinary event will have a significant impact on relocation into and out of the country. That’s why we have been actively engaging with our supplier partners across France, but especially those based in Paris, gathering valuable insights and advice to ensure a seamless relocation experience for your relocating employees. Over the next 12 months, our “Paris ‘24” series will include blogs and podcasts that explore best practices and top tips on how to approach global mobility during a major sporting event. Each one focusing on a different aspect of relocation including temporary living and transportation.

key dates

Following provides key dates, but if you want to find out more visit paris2023.org.

• 13+ July – Athletes, media and spectators are expected to start arriving
• 26 July – Opening Ceremony
• 11 August – Closing Ceremony
• 17+ August – Paralympic athletes, media and spectates are expected to start arriving
• 28 August – Paralympics Opening Ceremony
• 8 September – Paralympics Closing Ceremony

how to support your employees

• Manage expectations with regular communication. Ensure you update impacted employees with the possible challenges and logistical difficulties they may encounter on their assignment.
• Reschedule. If it is not a business priority to relocate employees during the Olympics, then don’t. Either bring scheduled assignments forward or delay them until after the Games.
• Be prepared. Companies should start preparing early if they plan to schedule moves next summer.
• Not just Paris. Even if your assignees are not based in the capital, France-bound flights, shipping and immigration services will be impacted during this time so you should still make sure your company is prepared.

Challenges aside, relocating families should make the most of their relocation experience during this exciting event, taking part in local celebrations and festivities where possible.

Stay tuned for Part Deux of our “Paris ‘24” thought leadership series…