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What is a Buyer Value Option (BVO) Home Sale Program?
BVO (Buyer Value Option) is a home sale program which is designed to help relocating employees sell their homes quickly and efficiently without the company taking ownership of the property.
Temporary Housing Pricing Benchmark – Ask an Expert!
WHR Global’s 2024 Temporary Housing Report provides average pricing for 1–3 bedroom housing in 140+ cities, aiding global mobility teams in cost benchmarking.
Culture and Language Training – Ask an Expert!
In today’s globalized world, the importance of cultural and language training in global mobility programs cannot be overstated. Companies like WHR Global and Global LT are leading the way by integrating these essential services into their offerings, ensuring smoother...
What is a Buyer Value Option (BVO) Home Sale Program?
BVO (Buyer Value Option) is a home sale program which is designed to help relocating employees sell their homes quickly and efficiently without the company taking ownership of the property.
Temporary Housing Pricing Benchmark – Ask an Expert!
WHR Global’s 2024 Temporary Housing Report provides average pricing for 1–3 bedroom housing in 140+ cities, aiding global mobility teams in cost benchmarking.
Culture and Language Training – Ask an Expert!
In today’s globalized world, the importance of cultural and language training in global mobility programs cannot be overstated. Companies like WHR Global and Global LT are leading the way by integrating these essential services into their offerings, ensuring smoother...
Recruiting Top Talent with Shifting Demographics
Research shows workforce demographics are changing. The pools of possible employees and what they are seeking in the workplace will greatly influence businesses moving forward. As candidates become more diverse and educated, organizations must adapt their practices....
Choosing the Right Home Sale Benefit: BVO vs Direct Reimbursement
The Guaranteed Buyout (GBO) home sale program is typically the highest-level home sale benefit a company will offer its relocating employees, as it guarantees a home sale for employees based on appraisal value. However, the risk associated with this type of home sale,...
The Pros and Cons of Going Out to Bid for a Relocation Supplier
Read the updated version of this article here. So, you have made the decision to outsource your employee relocations to a Relocation Management Company, or RMC. If only that was where the work ended! Now, you must choose the one RMC that best fits your workplace...
How to Have a Successful Implementation
Choosing to outsource your employee relocation program is a considerable but necessary task to remain competitive in your search for top talent. For employers that have already selected a relocation supplier, the most important step in your relationship now begins:...
8 Things to Look for in a Relocation Supplier
There are many reasons you could be looking for a relocation supplier right now. Maybe your company has outgrown managing its relocations in-house. Maybe your procurement department is driving a need to go out to bid. Or maybe you’re just unhappy with your existing...
2017 WiERC and CRC Joint Meeting on Relocation
As a member of the Wisconsin Employee Relocation Council (WiERC), I had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending the Joint Meeting between the WiERC and the Corporate Relocation Council of Chicago (CRC) yesterday at the incredibly beautiful and prestigious Grand...
What to Know About Relocating Goods Internationally
When moving internationally, one of the biggest decisions your employees will have to make is whether to ship their personal belongings to their new location or buy new after the move. For employees wanting to ship their belongings, there are some things to consider:...
The Importance of International Tax Assistance
Global compensation management and tax compliance can both significantly impact an employee when relocating across country borders. Regardless of whether the relocation is permanent or simply a short-term assignment, all relocation-related expenses will likely raise...
This Service Can Make or Break a Relocation
Dual-Career Assistance: The one service that can make or break a relocation When planning your global relocation program, you need to consider the relocating spouse/partner’s situation as well. More often than not, the employee’s spouse/partner has their own...
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