Relocation is Stressful
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