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Culture Shock—Without Ever Leaving Your Home Country

| September 28, 2020

culture shock employee relocation servicesHow culture shock can disrupt even intra-country moves…and what you can do about it with employee relocation services

As global employee relocation moves have become commonplace, corporate relocation professionals have gained a much better understanding of the phenomenon of culture shock. They are well aware of its very real consequences for assignees, their families and the companies involved, and increasingly, they take concrete steps to avert or at least mitigate it with employee relocation services, from relocation candidate assessment, to weed out less-adaptable candidates, to cultural training, to help assignees anticipate the challenges and adapt to their new surroundings. Read More

How Business Leaders Can Navigate Remote Work Fatigue

| September 21, 2020
remote work exhaustionThis article was originally published by Worldwide ERC on September 9, 2020. Click here to review the original article.

With everyone constantly connected to their computers, fatigue can begin to set in. Employers must consider strategies that prioritize employee mental health while continuing to collaborate in the virtual setting that may not be for everyone.

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Developing a Company Relocation Policy with a Relocation Management Company: What is Important to You?

| September 5, 2020

developing company relocation policyOften, the decision to reach out to a relocation management company (RMC) stems from an immediate need to move an employee. Still, it is worth giving some thought to the bigger talent mobility picture as well. Consider your company’s culture and the type of employee relocation experience you want to provide. Is a happy employee and a seamless experience most important? Is cost-control paramount? Companies typically try to align their relocation support with the level of employee benefits they provide overall. Read More

Top Relocation Companies Serve as Partners, Not Vendors: What the RMC Relationship Should Look Like

| August 19, 2020

top relocation companiesA relocation management company (RMC) can function as an outsourced department of your company, managing the entire talent mobility process and equipping you with the technology to monitor your employee relocation program. For many companies, this is precisely their objective: to minimize their involvement in day-to-day relocation operations. Other companies prefer a higher level of involvement and consultation, at least for higher-profile relocations. This is always your choice. Regardless, when you need to relocate an employee, you initiate the move by simply contacting your RMC. Read More

Relocation 101: Working with Corporate Relocation Companies

| July 28, 2020

Man pressing on digital screen - pre-decision planning programMaybe you have found the perfect candidate for a key management role—but she lives in another city or country. Or your fast-growing company might be opening a new location across the country or halfway around the world and you need to re-deploy some of your current employees. These employees are willing to consider a move, but they have asked about relocation benefits.

For many companies, employee relocation begins as a baptism by fire, with an immediate need but little idea of the type or amount of assistance to offer. Often, companies begin by simply reimbursing relocation expenses directly as they occur, which can prove to be a costly yet incomplete solution. Fortunately, help is available from professional relocation management companies (RMCs). Read More

Worldwide ERC Supports Workforce Mobility Relief to Bolster Economic Recovery

| July 16, 2020

tax reform workforce mobilityThe U.S. economy has lost 15 million jobs since February 2020 and the unemployment rate, while improving, stood at 11.1% for June 2020—a historically high level. Before the pandemic and the onset of the current recession, the unemployment rate was around 3.5%—a 50-year low.

Public and tax policy can facilitate workforce mobility, helping job hunters to become re-employed and employers to engage the talent needed for growth. Unfortunately, more recent legislation, such as the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, has actually made mobility more costly and less attractive, by eliminating popular tax provisions widely utilized by companies and relocating employees. Read More

Are Relocation Expenses for Employees Taxable When Paid by an Employer?

| July 10, 2020

relocation expenses for employeesThe short answer is “yes”. Relocation expenses for employees paid by an employer (aside from BVO/GBO homesale programs) are all considered taxable income to the employee by the IRS and state authorities (and by local governments that levy an income tax). This includes household goods transportation, temporary living expenses, miscellaneous allowances, lump sum payments and more. Read More

How to Write a Relocation RFP

| June 23, 2020

corporate relocation RFPIf you’ve never written a relocation RFP—or any RFP—before, the process might seem intimidating. However, if you take a systematic approach, it isn’t difficult. An RFP need not be overly long, but it should be thorough enough to elicit the information you need when searching for a relocation management company (RMC).

Your objective is to learn more about potential relocation partners, assess their capabilities and decide how well each aligns with your company’s needs, culture and values. You ultimately will weed out those RMCs that are not a good fit and select several finalists. Read More

Implementing a Talent Mobility Program with Corporate Relocation Management Services

| June 9, 2020

corporate relocation management services partnerAfter your company has completed the preliminary steps of the RFP process and reviewed the final presentations from prospective corporate relocation management services providers, you will be ready to evaluate pricing proposals and proceed to contract negotiations. Once the contract is signed, your new provider will work closely with you to implement your new program. A successful partnership will strengthen the competitiveness and success of your employee mobility program.

Following are some tips on working through pricing and contract negotiations with a corporate relocation management services partner. Read More

Considerations to Issuing an RFP to Corporate Relocation Companies

| May 13, 2020

corporate relocation RFPOnce you’ve accomplished the first steps in the developing a comprehensive and accurate request for proposal (RFP), and you have your initial list of prospective partners, the next step is to contact the targeted relocation management companies (RMCs). As a first step, most companies either request a proposal from the RMCs or they issue a more formal RFI (Request for Information).

An RMC’s standard proposal will give you general information about the company and its capabilities, but it will be a rather high-level document, as the RMC would not have the information at this stage to present a more customized solution. Read More

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