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2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown (Mobility Risk in the Final 90 Days)
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches (June 11–July 19, 2026), organizations relocating employees to, from, or within the United States, Canada, and Mexico are entering the highest‑risk period for...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Allowances or Adjustments (COLA) are a cornerstone of successful employee relocation programs, designed to protect transferees’ purchasing power and standard of living when moving between geographic locations. At WHR, we recognize that compensation does...
How Much is the Average U.S. Domestic Relocation Package?
On average, the cost of a domestic employee relocation package for a U.S. move can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the employee’s homeowner status (homeowner vs. renter), family size, distance, and benefits offered. According to internal data from WHR...
2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown (Mobility Risk in the Final 90 Days)
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches (June 11–July 19, 2026), organizations relocating employees to, from, or within the United States, Canada, and...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Allowances or Adjustments (COLA) are a cornerstone of successful employee relocation programs, designed to protect transferees’ purchasing power and standard of living when moving between geographic locations. At WHR, we recognize that compensation does...
How Much is the Average U.S. Domestic Relocation Package?
On average, the cost of a domestic employee relocation package for a U.S. move can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the employee’s homeowner status (homeowner vs. renter), family size, distance, and benefits offered. According to internal data from WHR...
Build a Better Relocation Program
“If a company is cheap about relocation, they are cheap about everything.” Forbes In our 2018 benchmark relocation survey, we learned that 87% of respondents expect to maintain or increase the number of company relocations in the coming years. Most firms understand...
Is Your Company Managing the Emotional Toll of an Employee Relocation?
Moving is often considered a top life stressor, so what happens when you add in a few other big stressors like buying/selling a home and starting a different job in a new location? How stressful might that be for a transferring employee? More importantly, how are your...
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...
Business Expansion During a Pandemic: Meeting Global Mobility Needs
As Covid restrictions have eased in most parts of the world, many businesses are 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. (WHR), a...
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 Global Announces International Training Program for its Employees
On March 1st, 2022, WHR Global (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...
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...
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