Even if your transferring employee is excited about their upcoming move, relocation is stressful. Whether they’re cleaning their current home to prepare for listing, finding a new school for the kids, or dealing with movers, all tasks, large and small, quickly become insurmountable mountains. While there are plenty of ways to relieve stress, we decided to turn to music. 

The power of song is incredible. Research at the University of Missouri discovered that listening to upbeat tunes, in coordination with other techniques, can increase overall happiness in a two-week period.

“Our work provides support for what many people already do — listen to music to improve their moods,” said lead author Yuna Ferguson.    

By applying this same methodology to moving, we can determine that music will help the process. With the assistance of music, your mood will improve. By focusing on the lyrics or the melody, your transferees are less likely to get stuck in their own heads. The long “to do” list suddenly floats away with the smooth words from Van Morrison in Brown Eyed Girl.

The Ultimate Playlist 

Knowing that music helps with overall happiness, we’re providing a new resource to share with transferees: the relocation playlist. The playlist is a combination of submissions from our Client Service Managers and Assistant Client Service Managers, as well as a selection of must-have classics.  

Happiness is Key

At the end of the day, the most important goal is happy transferees and their families. We’re dedicated to finding all possible avenues to relieve stress and make the relocation process just a little more enjoyable.