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Mexico Security Update: What Global Mobility Teams Should Know
This update is relevant for organizations with employees currently in Mexico, upcoming relocations, or near‑term business travel.In late February 2026, localized security operations in parts of...
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 mobility disruption. With approximately three months remaining before...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Adjustments or Allowances (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...
Mexico Security Update: What Global Mobility Teams Should Know
This update is relevant for organizations with employees currently in Mexico, upcoming relocations, or near‑term business travel.In late February...
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 mobility disruption. With approximately three months remaining before...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Adjustments or Allowances (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...
WHR Global Releases 2025 Global Mobility Benchmark Report
Milwaukee — WHR Global (WHR), a relocation management company and leader in the global mobility and employee relocation industry, announced the release of its 2025 Global Mobility Benchmark Report. The Global Mobility Benchmark Report received hundreds of respondents...
Rental Assistance and Relocation Policies
Relocation Policies and Rental Assistance | WhitepaperRelocation Assistance is a key component of a relocation policy for both domestic and international assignments. When relocating employees, domestically, it is essential to understand that not all employees will...
Strategies for Sustainable Global Mobility & Sustainable Future
The future of global mobility is not just about moving people - it’s about moving towards a sustainable future. In a time when sustainability is a top priority for businesses across all sectors, the global mobility industry has a unique opportunity to lead the charge....
What is Relocation Assistance?
A good place to begin a discussion on defining relocation assistance is to briefly discuss why companies relocate employees. Most organizations relocate employees for one or more of the reasons listed below: To attract new talent To fill key positions in different...
Understanding the Cost of a Relocation Services RFP
Issuing a Request for Proposal, (RFP) for relocation services is a significant investment for any organization. It is crucial to understand that issuing an RFP is not just about evaluating Relocation Management Companies (RMCs) but also about the time, effort, and...
Information Systems Security: A Good Defense is a Good Offense
Security – whether online or offline – is extremely important. According to Identity Theft Resource Center, the number of data breach notices issued in 2024, was 1,350,835,988 (and those are just the ones that were officially reported!). Every day, we entrust our...
9 Items to Include in Your Next Relocation Management RFP
If you have ever been through the Request for Proposal, (RFP) process for employee relocation services, you know how stressful and time-consuming it can be. An integral part of every RFP is the detailed timeline. This timeline explains when the RFP was sent, the due...
U.S. Domestic Relocation Policy Essentials
A well-crafted domestic employee relocation policy will improve the transferee experience, control costs, meet your employees’ needs, and help you win and retain new talent. Improving the employee experience means reducing stress so that employees can focus on work...
Buyer Value Option (BVO) vs Guaranteed Buyout (GBO) Home Sale Programs. How Do they Compare?
In the realm of corporate relocation, home sale assistance programs play a crucial role in easing the transition for employees and companies alike. Among the relocation home sale programs, the most popular options are the Buyer Value Option (BVO) and the Guaranteed...
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