Moving is one of the most stressful events in our lives. In fact, moving ranks with taxes and death.

Recently, I was relocated for my job and can say first hand how stressful it was. Trying to juggle so many things was challenging. Focusing on my new job and finding a new home while coordinating moving from my old house was very difficult.   Are you helping reduce the stress of relocating your transferring employees? Below find a sampling of useful tools to help reduce the stress of relocation of transferring employees.   

1.)  A well designed relocation policy helps reduce stress for your transferring employees. The challenges facing transferees today are far different then they were 5 years ago.  A declining real estate market is one of the biggest differences your homeowner transferees face.

If you have a policy in place, has it been updated?  

2.)  Professional relocation assistance is crucial. Are your transferees moving on their own or do they have professional assistance? A relocation company employs relocation professionals trained in helping navigate and guide your transferring employees through a much less stressful move. The professional services of a relocation company not only reduces employee stress but can facilitate a more efficient move process saving your company money in lost productivity, and overrun relocation costs.

Capital’s Low-Stress Relocation Process brings it all together to make relocation a strategic advantage.  Reducing relocation stress for the employee will increase their productivity in their new position faster and saves your corporation money.

Chris Finckel

cfinckel@caprelo.com

The holiday season is literally upon all of us.  What a wonderful treat to pen a brief message  just after  Thanksgiving.  I’m sure that each of my readers have many worries during the unsettling times we are in. I’m also certain that you have many things to be thankful for.  So, thank you for letting me share some of the work life matters that I am grateful for. 

First and foremost, I am grateful that Capital is the kind of business that is focused on its clients, customers, employees and suppliers. I can assure you that is why I have invested myself in this organization for the past eight years.  This clear focus is an enabler that frees us to do what is in the best interest of each of our stakeholders with the knowledge that making decisions that are best for them will benefit the entire company with increased profits, client loyalty and empowered team members.  I’m grateful for each of our clients.  They are the reason for our existence.  Our clients have helped us grow Capital over the past five years.  We are appreciative of these professional relationships and the trust you put in us to move your employees around the  world .  I’m thankful for our thousands of relocating customers each year.  You enrich our life by giving us an opportunity to be of service to you.  I’m eternally grateful to my fellow colleagues.  They are the proverbial “engine that drives this train”.  Their passion for operational excellence; dedication to their customers and determination to have fun while serving others give me reason to leap out of bed each morning and be eager to join them at work.  I’m indeed thankful for the many supplier partners we use around the world.  Your professionalism and caring are one of Capital’s competitive edges in the marketplace.