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Buckle Up this Summer for Household Goods Move Challenges: Plan Ahead!
Arriving just in time for summer, a familiar story; the household goods industry will have a difficult time over the summer months meeting consumer demand. While COVID-19 impacted how household goods suppliers had to perform their services, the need for moving was...
Is Your Company Managing the Emotional Toll of an Employee Relocation?
Since moving is often considered a top life stressor, what happens when it includes a few other big stressors like buying/selling a home, starting a different job in a new location, and moving to a new country with a different language/culture? How are your relocating...
Why should you bother reviewing your relocation policy?
Even though many companies now allow all-remote or hybrid work, they are still relocating employees to fill needed roles and help attract/retain top talent. To be successful, your organization needs a well-prepared and comprehensive relocation policy in place to help...
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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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Business Expansion During a Pandemic: Meeting Global Mobility Needs
As Covid restrictions have eased in most parts of the world, many businesses are back to functioning normally. We all know too well the huge strain the pandemic put on businesses worldwide as some companies did not survive. Like most organizations, WHR Group, Inc....
Win in the War for Talent: Attracting and Retaining Employees in Hybrid and Remote Work Models
Are the hybrid and remote working models here to stay? Countless studies have shown that employees want the ability to work remotely, at least part of the time. One study showed 83% of workers prefer a hybrid model. Another survey, by the Pulse of the American Worker,...
WHR CHOOSES WINNERS OF ITS 2022 PARTNER IN QUALITY AWARD
WHR Group, Inc., (WHR) announces its 2022 Partner in Quality Award winners. Recipients are WHR Global Network Partners who exceeded customer satisfaction and service excellence throughout 2021. To be considered for a Partner in Quality Award, a partner must complete...
WHR Group Announces International Training Program for its Employees
On March 1, WHR Group, Inc. (WHR) announced its first-ever global training program for its employees. Staff in WHR’s US, Switzerland and Singapore offices now have the opportunity to visit another global office for up to four weeks as part of a multi-year investment...
The Duty of Care: Employee Relocation Policies for Better Business
With global relocation becoming the new normal, millions of professionals take up different assignments and relocate annually. Mobility is proving to be the cornerstone for business expansion and increasing revenue. Business owners must understand that there are a...
Competitive Real Estate Market and Relocating Your Employees
A recent study conducted by IBIS World stated that in the last five years, the Employee Relocation Industry has had a growth of $13.9 billion, which is at 0.4 percent annually. It is believed that the impetus for this growth is due to the rising economy and corporate...
What is Repatriation Assistance?
What is Repatriation? Repatriation occurs when an expat employee returns to their home country. Unfortunately, it's oftentimes an overlooked benefit in employee relocation packages. The process isn't always easy on the assignee and can result in costly expenditures...
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...
