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International Relocation Challenges: What You Need to Know
When you relocate a worker to a new location, they are going through an entirely new process. They are beginning a path of self-discovery that will include cultural, financial, and emotional adjustments. When an employee relocates internationally, these emotions are...
Relocation, Why Do You Need to Focus on Mobility Initiatives?
The global economy is changing, and while it is here to stay, it is time for companies to develop their hiring and employment structures to think beyond domestic borders. Employers should be able to give their employees the right position within the company...
How Relocation Management Helps Talent Mobility Strategies
A study revealed that 20.2 million employees left their employment between May and September of 2021, with 73 percent of employers in North America finding it hard to attract employees. While there have been many reasons that have led to this great resignation trend,...
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The Best Types of Expat Assignments for your Mobility Program
Finding the right person for an open position can be difficult, so when you find that perfect fit you’ll do what it takes to get them to their new location, even if that new location is abroad. However, relocating someone internationally has never been an easy task…
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What is a Buyer Value Option (BVO) Home Sale Program?
Deep dive into what a Buyer Value Option (BVO) home sale program entails and why you should offer it to your employees.
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What is COLA?
Imagine moving from rural Missouri to Manhattan: What’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you are like most people, you immediately think how much more expensive everything will be in a bustling city compared to more quiet, country living…
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Managing Remote Employee Relocation Requests During COVID-19
It was reported that almost 22 percent of the US adult working population either moved or knew someone who moved during the pandemic, and those relocating also opted for remote working. With remote working becoming the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many...
The Benefits of Offering Employee Relocation Packages
The benefits of offering employee relocation packages to employees are rarely discussed as much as they should be. Relocation package benefits offered by an employer can make a significant difference in the company's talent pool. One study showed that most employees...
Steps to a Smooth International Relocation
International employee relocation can be quite a challenge for an employee, even if they are well-traveled. As a result, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the employee's relocation goes smoothly. Your employee is making a life-altering decision to...
Moving Household Goods
When it comes to moving personnel, taking care of the details ahead of time including what's covered by the policy, expected exceptions, and how to handle them, can save your company time and money in the long run. A household goods (HHG) policy helps HR professionals...
Tips to Achieve Better Collaboration Across Your Relocation Partner Network
Not all Employee Relocation Management Companies perform the same way. WHR Group, Inc. (WHR) knows no borders when relocating government or corporate clients, and we acknowledge the complexity of moving global workforces every year. Any experienced relocation...
8 Corporate Relocation Tips for Easier Employee Transfers
America is a portable society. One in each of five families moves each year, according to an article by Economic Research Institute. A significant number of these moves align with the organization for which one of the family members works. These movements might be to...
Align Your Relocation Policy with Your Talent Management Plan
The purpose of a relocation policy is to provide financial and administrative support to help an employee transition from the departure location to the destination location, all while the individual is essentially working to close out their old job and transition to a...
Time To Increase Spending in Relocation to Entice Talent
In the last few years, the increase in global mobility has become quite noticeable. While some companies are offering relocation packages that are quite enticing, there are quite a few where company relocation incentives are less-than-stellar. Many employees are often...
The War for Talent and How a Robust Relocation Policy Can Help Your Recruiting Efforts
Many businesses are going beyond their borders and setting up offices or partnering with companies outside their home office states or country. As a result, relocating employees has now become the norm for companies. But as mobility has increased to ensure success,...
