Industry Insights

Proprietary thinking, trusted insight and innovative solutions from our global subject matter experts.

Research (Reports & Whitepapers)

Collective Insights to Workforce Mobility Challenges

The challenges of 2020 pushed HR and Global Mobility managers into uncharted territory. In response, our Advisory Services team hosted a series of virtual roundtables with corporate relocation managers around the globe to broker conversation, discuss common concerns, share strategies and solutions and find new ways to help them navigate industry disruption.

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The Evolving Needs of Today’s Expat: Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion Policies into Your Global Mobility Planning

As today’s workforce becomes increasingly diverse, the unique needs of employees going on long term, assignments have changed significantly. Yet many companies have not updated their relocation policies to address these diverse needs.

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Relocation Rebound: Strategically Advancing Workforce Mobility Post-Coronavirus

The world will be very different post-Coronavirus and now is the time to understand the changing landscape and plan for a more efficient and effective global mobility program.

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Duty of Care: Key to Building Trust, Improving Job Satisfaction and Boosting Productivity Within the Workforce

Discover how a secure Duty of Care policy for mobile employees balances elements of preparation and training with an emergency plan that can be enacted in a time of crisis.

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Propelling India Mobility: Challenges, Trends and Best Practices

As India continues to flourish as one of the world’s emerging markets, demand for its talent is no longer confined to companies outside its borders. An astonishing number of local companies are in high growth mode, leading to an uptick in workforce mobility to fill gaps in skills.

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Extended Business Travelers: Challenges, Trends and Best Practices

With the number of Extended Business Travelers on the rise, corporations may not be paying attention to their EBTs but tax authorities are.

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Posted Workers Effectively Mobilizing Talent Within Europe

Recent changes in the free movement of workers to, from, and within the European Union (EU) have a direct impact on mobility in the region and further developments with Brexit will only complicate the matter.

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Workforce Mobility and Brexit What To Do Now to Stay One Step Ahead

With only a month to go until the impending Brexit deadline, uncertainty is high both within the UK and globally.

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Diversity Matters: Best Practices and Benefits for LGBTQ Assignees

For the LGBTQ community, the world of mobility presents an array of challenges, unfortunately not all of which can be prevented through thorough pre-assignment planning or meticulous issue mitigation.

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U.S. Inbound Assistance Current Practices

This report discusses our recent Pulse Survey on the current philosophy and practices around the support of housing in the U.S. We interviewed 17 clients from a variety of industries who reported some interesting results.

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Talent Mobility Trends and Challenges in Asia Pacific

The degree of importance placed on mobility is particularly strong in the APAC region, where the perfect storm exists: growth is fastest, the working population is getting older and the talent shortage is most pronounced.

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Fundamentals of Relocation: U.S. Domestic

A must-read for HR managers new to the relocation function.

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Transportation Benefits for International Assignments

Transportation is a key consideration for international assignees, as the ability to get around freely can truly make a difference when settling into a new country. But what is the right mix of benefits for your assignees?

Workforce Mobility Weichert Stakeholder Perspective

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Workforce Mobility from the Stakeholder Perspective

It’s an eye-opening look at what really matters at every link in the relocation chain, and the insight you need to deliver a better employee experience for your mobile talent.

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Return on Engagement: Measuring and Maximizing Transferee Engagement

In today’s challenging business environment, the engagement levels among your mobile employees can have a profound impact on your talent strategy and business results.

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Compensation Considerations for International Assignments

Many companies find it challenging to determine the best compensation structure for their global assignments.

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High Housing Cost Options: Factors to Consider When Providing Cost of Living Assistance

Nothing curbs an employee’s enthusiasm for taking on a relocation than realizing that the cost of living in the new location is higher than that of the current location.

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Reducing Your Spend on Workforce Mobility

Understanding how your policy and the way it is administered hold sway over direct and indirect costs is critical to creating a mobility program that balances talent engagement and reducing overall spend.

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Mobile Workforce Analytics: Proof that Mobility Matters

For years, HR professionals have understood the value of their mobile workforce and that the people they move represent a strategically significant demographic.

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How Flexibility Can Control Your Workforce Mobility Costs

Balancing cost control with the needs of today’s mobile workforce has become a strategic imperative for companies struggling to meet their future business objectives.

Videos

The One Take: An Interview with Weichert’s SVP of Technology

Let’s Make Work Happen

Weichert Go: Introducing Future-Proof Technology

What We Believe In

How Optimization Labs Help Make Work Happen

Articles

Where are the Women?

Our world is becoming more accepting of diversity and inclusiveness. But in mobility, one area is still lagging, and that's gender diversity. Find out why women are so underrepresented when it comes to going on assignments.

Emergency Preparedness for Relocation Managers

It's a wild world out there, and companies have a legal and moral obligation to ensure the safety, security and well-being of relocating employees and their families. This article offers tools and processes that can help you minimize risks and be prepared!

The Next Generation of Mobility Leaders

Mobility - it's not something you can study in school or receive your bachelor's degree in, so how are our younger generations discovering this industry?

Anatomy of a Trusted Partnership

This article explores the trusted partnership that Weichert has built with long-time client EY, with insight as to what makes a successful collaboration from both the Weichert and EY perspectives.

Workforce Mobility Analytics: The Holy Grail

Mobile workforce analytics is where big data was 10 to 15 years ago; as a discipline it is just beginning to emerge as a business imperative. This article explores how using workforce analytics to make evidence-based decisions is equipping companies to better leverage their mobile workforce and drive business performance.

Return on Engagement from Your Mobile Workforce

In practical, easy-to-understand terms, this article offers insight to help you better understand ROE and begin to improve engagement among your mobile employees. A must-read for today’s corporate mobility managers.

Workforce Mobility lessons…from Van Halen?

Would you believe that one of the best “early alert triggering” systems for business problems was developed by David Lee Roth of the band Van Halen? It’s true, and his spandex-clad insights apply to workforce mobility, too! This story won Mobility magazine’s 2017 Editorial Award, so download it now… and rock on.

Press Releases

Weichert Workforce Mobility Named Relocation Management Company of the Year in EMEA

We were proud to be named Relocation Management Company of the year at the EMEA FEM Summit in London, England.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Launches Unique Suite of Solutions for Companies with Limited Relocation Experience

Weichert Navigator provides a dedicated team of experts, proven solutions and award-winning technology that make it easy to design, quickly implement and manage an effective relocation program.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Wins Multiple Honors at Asia Pacific FEM EMMA Awards

We were proud to be named Relocation Management Company of the Year and to share the Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and Service Provider award with our client, Micron Technology.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Susan Ehrens Regional Vice President

Susan brings over twenty five years of experience in workforce mobility, on both the sales and service sides, and is a tireless advocate for her clients and team members.

Weichert Go Wins Highest Technology Honor from International Business Awards

Big news: Weichert Go just won the Gold Stevie Award -- the IBA's highest global honor -- in the emerging tech category.

Weichert Earns Highest Service Rating from Relocating Employees for Record-Setting Ninth Straight Year

Earning the industry’s highest Net Satisfaction rating from relocating employees in any year is impressive; earning it for nine consecutive years confirms service excellence is part of our DNA.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Launches Relocation Industry’s First Future-Proof Technology Platform

Weichert Go revolutionizes relocation, empowering mobile employees and their managers with tools and capabilities that simplify and accelerate the process while dramatically improving the employee experience.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Melanie Klaschka VP of Business Development

In this role, Melanie will partner with corporate mobility managers in her region to ensure that their mobility programs remain aligned with corporate business and HR strategy.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Angela Gomez VP of Business Development

Angela will be focused on cultivating opportunities and relationships within the Growth Markets sector, delivering strategic insight and resources to companies across the West Coast & Southwest US with developing mobility programs.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Launches New Brand Identity

The new branding is a fresher, more distinctive expression of our unique ability to stay ahead of market shifts and empower companies to attract, engage and unleash their talent worldwide, even in the face of great disruption.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Kyle Werremeyer VP of Business Development

Kyle will focus on developing opportunities within the Growth Markets sector, delivering strategic insight and targeted resources to companies across the Midwest U.S. with evolving mobility programs.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Promotes Maureen Davis to Senior Vice President, Global Compensation and Compliance

In this role, Maureen will ensure clients the strongest levels of compliance, measurable cost savings and a vastly improved experience for their globally mobile employees.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Partners with Talent Beyond Boundaries to Support Displaced Refugees

We are proud to partner with Talent Beyond Boundaries to provide a meaningful solution to both the refugee crisis and the talent shortage.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Wins Award for Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility

SMARTRIP was lauded as groundbreaking technology that helps companies manage and mitigate risks associated with relocating employees, remote workers, virtual assignees and business travelers.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Slaven Crnecki VP, Business Development for Western US Region

Slaven's professional background is complemented and enriched by personal experience; born and raised in Croatia, he has relocated over a dozen times, internationally and across the United States.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Appoints Shawn Sweeney as Director of Technology Solutions

An important part of Shawn's job will be ensuring that clients and customers get the most use and value out of Weichert's next-generation technology solutions.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Christina Kasiraja-Lebrun VP of Business Development

Christina's professional acumen is complemented by personal experience as an expatriate, having grown up in Singapore and lived in Australia, Toronto, London and Hong Kong.

Weichert Workforce Mobility’s Latest Tech Innovation Wins Prestigious Stevie International Business Award

We are proud to have won a Silver Stevie International Business Award® for excellence in Business Technology Solutions for our employee travel compliance and safety tool, Weichert SMARTRIP.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Net Satisfaction Rating from Relocating Employees for Eighth Consecutive Year

Proud to have earned the highest Net Satisfaction rating among the industry’s largest providers for a record-setting eighth consecutive year

Weichert Workforce Mobility’s International Moving Company Earns Prestigious FAIM Re-Certification

Movers International, the global household goods division of Weichert Workforce Mobility, has held FAIM certification since the program's inception over 25 years ago.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Industry-Best Ratings for Service, Supply Chain and Value

When you combine the best people with the strongest supply chain, that translates into greater value, and we’re honored to be recognized for that.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Solves Compliance Management for the Distributed Workforce with SMARTRIP

Weichert SMARTRIP is a more effective way for companies to manage and mitigate the risks associated with their distributed workforce, including remote workers, virtual assignees and business travelers.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Promotes Janet Markle to Senior Regional Vice President

Janet’s unique perspective, creative insight and deep understanding of our industry have made her a valued resource to clients.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Bill Wilson Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain

The industry expert will focus on furthering our commitment to building a reliable, resilient and best-in-class supply chain.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Net Satisfaction Rating from Relocating Employees for Seventh Consecutive Year

No one can pass tougher judgment on a relocation company's services than he employees who are being relocated. We're proud to say that for the seventh consecutive year, we've received the highest net satisfaction rating among the largest companies in our industry from this demographic.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Stellar Ratings for International Services

We are proud to have earned the highest "net satisfaction" rating among our industry's largest providers in several critical international service categories.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Announces Enhancements to Weichert Mobility Tax Services

Same tax team, same tax excellence. But now we've got a deeper bench of experts and global resources to deliver even more solutions.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Named Relocation Management Company of the Year at 2019 EMEA EMMA Awards

We are proud to be the EMEA's RMC of the Year, capping a banner year for Weichert at the global EMMAs.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Announces Ann Stafford Named as Chair of Canadian Employee Relocation Council

A veteran of Canadian workforce mobility, Ann is an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in senior mobility roles.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Wins Most Innovative Use of Technology Award at Asia Pacific EMMAs

Proud of our first APAC EMMAs win, and even prouder to accept another accolade for our Legendary technology.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Celebrates Grand Openings of New, Expanded Toronto Office

Our expanding Canadian client portfolio necessitated a larger footprint in Toronto, where the company has maintained a center of excellence for over 40 years.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Net Satisfaction Rating From Relocating Employees for Sixth Straight Year

Nothing is more important than the voice of the customer. So we're proud that relocating employees consistently give us industry-best service marks.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Named Relocation Management Company of the Year at 2019 EMMAs

We were honored to be named Relocation Management Company of the Year at the 2019 Americas EMMAs for an unprecedented sixth time.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Study Reveals Top Challenges Impacting India Talent Deployment and Management

Weichert Workforce Mobility’s Consulting and Advisory Services group has released the results of its research project on workforce mobility practices in India.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Sponsors Move For Hunger and Gives Back to Hungry People Throughout the U.S.

With more than 41 million people in the U.S. at risk of hunger, 1 in 6 children who go to bed hungry every night and 40% of the food produced in the U.S. wasted, we are happy to play a pivotal role in solving this crisis.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Propels User Experience with Latest Version of Award-Winning Technology

The latest version of MyWIN adds a bold new look, intuitive navigation, enhanced data analytics and personalized tools for HR managers and relocating employees.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Industry Ratings for Technology, Willingness to Recommend

We consider the number of clients who are enthusiastic enough to refer Weichert to their peers a testament to the value we add to their programs.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Net Satisfaction Rating from Relocating Employees Again

For the second straight year, we've earned the highest net satisfaction rating from relocating employees. And we're pretty proud of that.

Survey: Companies Not Doing Enough to Manage Risks and Costs of Extended Business Travelers

Punishments for non-compliance have escalated from simple fines to million dollar penalties and, in some cases, jail time

Weichert Workforce Mobility Named Relocation Management Company of the Year at 2018 EMMA Awards

For an unprecedented fifth time, Weichert has earned this prestigious honor.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Acquires TheMIGroup, Creates the Industry’s Premiere Independent Relocation Management Company

The combined company is uniquely positioned to address the growing need among today’s companies for flexible and innovative talent mobility solutions.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Customer Satisfaction Rating for International Mobility Services

We are proud to have earned the highest service satisfaction rating among the largest companies in our industry, according to the results of the Fourteenth Annual Relocation Managers’ Survey—International Administration, Policy & Performance.

Survey: Tax Reform Magnifies Critical Need Among Companies for an Agile Workforce

Weichert Workforce Mobility, a global leader in the deployment and management of mobile talent, has conducted the first major study of how the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact corporate relocation.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns Highest Net Satisfaction Rating from Corporate Relocation Managers

Weichert Workforce Mobility, one of the world’s leading providers of talent deployment solutions, has received the highest net satisfaction rating from corporate relocation managers in the Sixteenth Annual Relocation Managers Survey.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Expands Single-Source Solution to Include Global Payroll, GEO Services

The addition of global payroll services strengthens Weichert’s single-source global mobility solution, which also includes international relocation, expense management, compensation accumulation and expat tax preparation.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns the Highest Net Satisfaction Rating from Relocating Employees

This survey is the only objective, industry-wide survey to rank the quality of service provided by relocation companies based on feedback from transferred employees.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Accelerates Asia Pacific Expansion with New Office and Leadership

Weichert Workforce Mobility, Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of mobile workforce management solutions, announced that Avrom Goldberg has joined the organization as Regional Vice President/Managing Director, Asia Pacific.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Successfully Completes SOC 1 Type 2 Audit

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. announced today that as part of its rigorous commitment to operational excellence, the company has successfully completed its SOC 1 Type 2 Report.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Achieves Compliance with New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Shield Framework

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of global talent deployment solutions, has been certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce as compliant with the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Shield Framework.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Names Ann Stafford Regional Vice President of Canadian Operations

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of global talent deployment solutions, announced that Ann Stafford has joined the company as Regional Vice President of Canadian Operations.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Earns High Customer Service Ratings from Relocating Employees

Among the industry’s five “large size” suppliers, Weichert Workforce Mobility achieved the highest average service satisfaction score and the highest overall net satisfaction rating.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Establishes Tax Services Division, Expands Suite of Relocation Tax Services

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of corporate mobile workforce solutions, today announced that it has established a wholly-owned tax subsidiary, Weichert Mobility Tax Services, Inc.

Podcasts

Relocation and the Current Real Estate Market

The latest on the housing market and how it can affect your relocating employees.

The Current Real Estate Market and Its Impact on Relocation

Get the latest on the US housing market and how it can affect your relocating employees.

Building a More Inclusive Relocation Policy

Best practices for creating a relocation policy and program that works for your LGBTQ+ employees.

Relocation and the Surging U.S. Real Estate Market

The US real estate market has been in overdrive since the pandemic. But what does this mean for relocating employees and their companies?

Home Valuation and Appraisals in the Age of Pandemic

In our latest episode, we discuss how COVID has changed the valuation game and review the trends that corporate relocation managers will need to watch for in 2021.

Sustainability in Workforce Mobility Programs

Laura Levenson of our Advisory Services group shares her thoughts on sustainability and how it touches talent mobility from the environmental, social and governance perspectives. She also offers sustainability best practices and greener policy options.

The Verdict on Virtual Assignments

With virtual assignments becoming the hottest topic in workforce mobility in the pandemic era, we spend this episode putting the concept under the microscope.

Keeping Talent Moving During a Pandemic

As countries around the globe slowly work toward re-opening, we discuss primary challenges and some of the innovations learned while relocating in a pandemic.

Your Relocation Policy and COVID-19

How the pandemic is impacting corporate relocation policies... and how you should respond.

Duty of Care, Your Global Assignees and COVID-19

Examining duty of care and the cultural issues facing international assignees in the heat of the pandemic.

The Coronavirus and Its Impact on Appraisals

A discussion of how the Coronavirus has affected the appraisal process, how the practice may change in the future and how relocating employees can get their homes sold in these challenging times.

The Coronavirus and Your Mobile Workforce

A look at how companies around the globe are managing their mobile talent in the face of this global pandemic.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lump Sums. Probably.

The good and bad of lump sums, including best practices, proven techniques, things to avoid and "what's the right amount?"

Extended Business Travelers: The Good, The Bad and the Dangerous

Don't send another employee on Extended Business Travel without knowing and appreciating the risks, rewards and best practices.

The Importance of an Agile Workforce

How are today’s companies dealing with new challenges to talent deployment? You’ll find out in this brief but informative podcast summarizing the results of our annual Workforce Mobility Survey.

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Deploying Talent in Latin America

In this podcast, we discuss some of the top challenges facing companies looking to deploy and manage talent in Latin America.

Podcast: Aligning Talent Management and Workforce Mobility

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Managing Policy Exceptions

Anyone who manages a corporate workforce mobility program will have to deal with exceptions at some point.

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Core-Flex Programs

With the demographics of the mobile workforce changing and business objectives evolving faster, companies are seeking alternatives to traditional corporate relocations.

The Weichert Workforce Mobility Podcast: Household Goods Shipping

An informative seven minutes that could help you save money on the most critical part of any relocation.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Executive Benefits

Senior-level executives represent a company's most valued talent.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Pre-purchase Appraisals

Companies that relocate employees hear a lot about pre-purchase appraisals, but there are many questions.

The Workforce Mobility Podcast: The Financial Side of International Assignments

Most companies love sending employees abroad to fill critical roles and expand their skills.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Mortgage Trends II

Join us to discuss the latest mortgage trends and how they impact relocating employees and the companies that move them.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Mortgage Trends I

Lost equity and tighter financing restrictions can be significant hurdles to employees your company wants to relocate.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Loss-on-Sale Strategies

Getting employees to relocate when they're faced with a loss on the sale of their homes can be a challenge.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Short Term Assignments

More and more companies are sending employees on short term domestic assignments.

WRRI’s Relocation Podcast: Lump Sum Trends

Jennifer Connell, Weichert's Director of Consulting, discusses the latest trends in lump sums for corporate relocation programs.

WRRI Relocation Podcast: Pre-Decision Programs

In the latest Weichert podcast, Jennifer Connell, Director of Consulting Services, discusses pre-decision programs and how they are becoming increasingly important.

Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Home Pricing Strategies

In the latest Weichert podcast, our subject matter expert offers critical strategies for pricing employee homes "right" to ensure a quick sale in today's challenging market.

Relocation and the Current Real Estate Market

Let's make work happen. A Relocation Podcast.

Overview

Nothing affects the cost of your relocation program -- and the overall experience for your relocating employees -- like the state of the real estate market. In this informative episode, our subject matter experts discuss the current state of the market, trends they're seeing and where they predict things are heading, and how corporate relocation managers can stay one step ahead of every challenge the market conjures. Join Betsy Roche, VP of the Weichert Broker Network, and Joe Palumbo, VP of Real Estate Services, for a valuable and insightful market discussion with Laura Levenson, Practice Leader of our Advisory Services group. It's 30 minutes that can help you make work happen!

The Current Real Estate Market and Its Impact on Relocation

Overview

Our quarterly look at current trends across the US real estate market (with some insight to the Canadian market) and how they are impacting relocating employees and other buyers. Topics include the current lack of inventory and higher home prices; how these and other challenges are affecting buyers, particularly young professionals who may be looking to relocate into their first home; how companies are adjusting relocation/home buying benefits to accommodate the current market; the shape of things to come; and much more. It's a half hour of valuable content presented by Laura Levenson, Practice Leader in Weichert Workforce Mobility's Advisory Services group; Joe Palumbo, Vice President of Real Estate Services for Weichert Workforce Mobility; and Betsy Roche, Vice President of the Weichert Broker Network.

Building a More Inclusive Relocation Policy

Overview

In this episode, Laura Levenson of our Advisory Services group offers best practices and insight for companies that want to build a safe and more inclusive mobility program and policy for their LGBTQ+ assignees -- not just because it's the right thing to do, but because the best ideas come from collaboration between so many different people.

Relocation and the Surging U.S. Real Estate Market

Overview

While the world slowly inches back toward some sense of post-pandemic normalcy, the US Real Estate market has been incredibly robust, seemingly breaking new records each month. In this episode, we examine the US housing market from the perspective of relocating employees and the companies that move them. You'll learn the red flags to watch for, benefits (and policy adjustments) that make sense, how relocating employees can compete with other sellers, considerations for employees going on international assignment and general risk avoidance tips. It's a half hour of valuable content presented by Laura Levenson, Practice Leader in Weichert Workforce Mobility's Advisory Services group, and Betsy Roche, Vice President of the Weichert Broker Network.

Home Valuation and Appraisals in the Age of Pandemic

Overview

One of the most important components of any relocation is the appraising and valuation of employee-owned real estate. In this episode, we check back in with Joe Palumbo, Weichert's VP of Real Estate Services, to discuss the ways COVID has changed the valuation game, which trends predicted when the virus first took hold will remain in play for 2021, and new wrinkles that corporate mobility managers will need to watch out for.

Sustainability in Workforce Mobility Programs

Overview

When you consider the impact that workforce mobility can have on sustainability -- from the movement of household goods and people to the management of global supply chains -- you can see why the topic will only increase in importance to our industry. In this podcast, Laura Levenson of our Advisory Services group shares her thoughts on sustainability and how it touches talent mobility from the environmental, social and governance perspectives. She also offers sustainability best practices, greener policy options, and ways companies can demonstrate a real-world commitment to minimizing their total environmental footprint.

The Verdict on Virtual Assignments

Overview

With virtual assignments becoming the hottest topic in workforce mobility in the pandemic era, we spend this episode putting the concept under the microscope: what is a virtual assignment, what do companies *think* they might achieve with them and is there a place for them in the future of mobile talent management? Our VP of Advisory Services, Jennifer Connell, provides insight gleaned from months of research, client meetings and roundtables. It's 12 minutes of valuable content for mobile workforce managers.

Keeping Talent Moving During a Pandemic

Overview

Even as the pandemic impacts every corner of the world, corporate relocation and global mobility managers have continued to tackle the challenge of supporting critical and essential workers on the move. Along the way, they're developing new strategies and processes that are likely to remain in place post-COVID. In this episode, we chat with experts from our partner destination service providers Dwellworks and IOR Global to examine the current state of corporate relocation, some of the innovative methods that companies are using to provide home finding and other settling-in services to mobile employees and their families, and top concerns as we slowly work toward re-opening major cities around the world.

Your Relocation Policy and COVID-19

Overview

Corporate relocation managers continue to respond to the pandemic crisis, seeking ways to guide their mobile talent and businesses through this uncertain time. In our latest podcast focused on COVID-19 and its impact on workforce mobility, we'll discuss how corporate policies are being affected (and what companies should and shouldn't be changing) with insight from our VP of Advisory Services.

Duty of Care, Your Global Assignees and COVID-19

Overview

This episode is all about the people who are arguably impacted the most by global response to the Coronavirus -- your global assignees. In this episode, Laura Levenson of our Advisory Services group and Mercedes D'Angelo of Cultural Awareness International discuss the corporate duty of care to these employees, how crises can cause "reverse culture shock" and how we can all find calm in the most challenging times.

The Coronavirus and Its Impact on Appraisals

Overview

In our latest episode, Joe Palumbo, our VP of Real Estate Services, discusses how the Coronavirus has affected the appraisal process, reflects on how the practice may change in the future and what relocating employees can do to get their homes sold in these challenging times. It's 12 minutes of educational content that can help you keep your talent mobility program moving through the uncertainties of the day.

The Coronavirus and Your Mobile Workforce

Overview

The Coronavirus is challenging HR and corporate relocation managers in unprecedented ways. In this episode, Weichert's subject matter experts discuss the virus' impact on mobility, offer timely advice for keeping employees out of harm's way, and provide insight to how other companies worldwide are tackling this problem.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lump Sums. Probably.

Overview

Offering your relocating employees lump sums can help improve your budgeting while empowering your talent. But cutting a check and leaving them to their own devices can have its drawbacks. In this episode, our expert discusses the good and bad of lump sums, the many options available, the question most corporate program managers ask when finessing their lump sum programs, and the steps companies need to take to ensure their success.

Extended Business Travelers: The Good, The Bad and the Dangerous

Overview

Extended Business Travelers are a high-growth segment of the mobile workforce, used for project work, corporate expansion and talent development. But while these moves carry the same tax and visa/immigration risks as "traditional" assignments, most companies aren't taking the proper precautions. The result could be jail for your employee and sanctions or heavy fines for your company. In this podcast, our Advisory Services Practice Leader offers trends, challenges and best practices for keeping your EBTs productive... and safe!

The Importance of an Agile Workforce

Overview

How are today’s companies dealing with new challenges to talent deployment? You’ll find out in this brief but informative podcast summarizing the results of our annual Workforce Mobility Survey. Jennifer Connell, Director of our Americas Consulting practice, discusses the survey’s key findings, the importance of flexibility and agility to successful workforce mobility and the lesson we can all learn from high-growth companies when it comes to employee relocation. It’s ten minutes packed with mobility news and statistics you can use.

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Deploying Talent in Latin America

Weichert Freelancer Deploying Talent in Latin America

Overview

In this podcast, subject matter experts from our consulting and global tax and compensation teams discuss some of the top challenges facing companies looking to deploy and manage talent in Latin America.

Podcast: Aligning Talent Management and Workforce Mobility

Overview

The results of Towers Watson's Talent Management and Rewards Study are in, and this year's results reveal a lot about how companies are struggling to attract and retain critical-skill and high-potential employees. In this podcast, Keith Caver, North America Practice Leader of Talent Management with Towers Watson, joins Ellie Sullivan, VP of our Global Consulting Practice, to discuss these results in relation to workforce mobility, and how companies should be leveraging mobility to acquire the talent they need and achieve their business objectives.

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Managing Policy Exceptions

Overview

Anyone who manages a corporate workforce mobility program will have to deal with exceptions at some point. How can they be best controlled and tracked? And are they always a bad thing? And what are the most common exceptions and how do companies typically deal with them? This podcast delivers the answers and more, with informative perspectives from both the domestic side and global side. In just 10 minutes, let Jennifer Connell, Director of our North America Consulting practice, and Laura Levenson, Director of our Global Consulting practice, give you the tools you need to better handle exceptions.

Workforce Mobility Podcast: Core-Flex Programs

Overview

With the demographics of the mobile workforce changing and business objectives evolving faster, companies are seeking alternatives to traditional corporate relocations. One such type is the core-flex policy. In our latest podcast, Laura Levenson, Director of the global practice in our consulting group, examines core-flex, discussing pros and cons, best practices, and the reasons behind their increased use among today's companies.

The Weichert Workforce Mobility Podcast: Household Goods Shipping

Overview

In this episode, our Director of Global Transportation offers his insight on what companies should be looking for when it comes to selecting a provider for shipment and storage of relocating employees' household goods. An informative seven minutes that could help you save money on the most critical part of any relocation.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Executive Benefits

Overview

Senior-level executives represent a company's most valued talent. But what sort of relocation benefits make sense for this demographic and can "over-delivering" to this group cause strife among lower level mobile employees? In this podcast, Weichert's Consulting Manager, Jennifer Connell, joins us to discuss best practices for executive relocation benefits and current trends around this issue.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Pre-purchase Appraisals

Overview

Companies that relocate employees hear a lot about pre-purchase appraisals, but there are many questions as to what they are, when they should be used, and how they can best serve both the employee and employer. Weichert's Director of Appraisals and Valuation, Joe Palumbo, joins us to give us his perspectives and share some best practices.

The Workforce Mobility Podcast: The Financial Side of International Assignments

Overview

Most companies love sending employees abroad to fill critical roles and expand their skills. But few get excited about the accompanying tax and compensation challenges that accompany international assignments. In this quick but detailed podcast, Stewart McCardle, WRRI's VP of Global Financial Services, explains some of the ways companies can actually improve their international financial picture and key drivers that influence total international assignment spend. Nine minutes of critical insight for anyone managing a global workforce!

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Mortgage Trends II

Overview

Vince Carida, SVP of Weichert Financial Services, joins us to discuss the latest mortgage trends and how they impact relocating employees and the companies that move them.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Mortgage Trends I

Overview

Lost equity and tighter financing restrictions can be significant hurdles to employees your company wants to relocate. In this quick, informative podcast, Vince Carida, SVP of Weichert Financial Services, discusses trends and best practices for helping your mobile employees overcome these challenges.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Loss-on-Sale Strategies

Overview

Getting employees to relocate when they're faced with a loss on the sale of their homes can be a challenge. In this podcast, Weichert's manager of Consulting Services offers insight to best practices for using loss-on-sale assistance to overcome this resistance.

The Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Short Term Assignments

Overview

More and more companies are sending employees on short term domestic assignments. But are they adhering to industry best practices? This podcast addresses the pros and cons of domestic STAs, drawing from Weichert's recent survey of 100 companies. Your hosts is Jennifer Connell, Director of Consulting Services.

WRRI’s Relocation Podcast: Lump Sum Trends

Overview

Jennifer Connell, Weichert's Director of Consulting, discusses the latest trends in lump sums for corporate relocation programs. It's almost everything you ever needed to know about lumps sums in a convenient, six-minute format!

WRRI Relocation Podcast: Pre-Decision Programs

Overview

In the latest Weichert podcast, Jennifer Connell, Director of Consulting Services, discusses pre-decision programs and how they are becoming increasingly important to corporate relocation and HR managers trying to keep employees mobile in a challenging market.

Relocation Next Practices Podcast: Home Pricing Strategies

Overview

In the latest Weichert podcast, our subject matter expert offers critical strategies for pricing employee homes "right" to ensure a quick sale in today's challenging market.

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