Posts about Duty of Care

CoPilot® Technology
August 4, 2026 Blog

No More Ghosting Your People

Lump sum programs are popular for a reason. They give employees flexibility, help companies manage costs, and keep mobility programs scalable, but flexibility can turn into “good luck out there” pretty quickly.   A Payment Is Not a Plan An employee gets a payment, a policy document, and a deadline. Then, they’re expected to figure […]
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Duty of Care
July 29, 2026 Blog

The Unintended Consequences of Immigration Policy Change

Much has been written about recent changes in U.S. immigration policy. Various administrations have implemented measures intended to reshape immigration flows, influence labor markets, and encourage domestic investment.  This is not an argument for or against a particular immigration policy; it’s a look at what can happen when policy objectives meet the realities of workforce […]
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CoPilot® Technology
July 22, 2026 Blog

The Future Belongs to Better Questions

When I started writing this series, I thought I was exploring a handful of challenges facing our industry: lean teams, lump sums, employee choice, and preparedness. Looking back, I wasn’t writing about any of those things. I was writing about adaptation. Our industry exists to help people navigate change. Yet too often, I think we’re […]
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CoPilot® Technology
July 17, 2026 Blog

Scaling Early Career Mobility Without Scaling Costs

Early Career Talent (ECT) hiring is growing: Graduate programs are expanding. Intern pipelines are getting bigger. Companies are recruiting talent from more universities and more cities than ever before. That’s great news for building the next generation of talent… and creating a new challenge for mobility teams as more hires almost always means more relocations… […]
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CoPilot® Technology
July 8, 2026 Blog

We’ve Been Asking the Wrong Question About Lump Sums

I don’t think the mobility industry has a lump sum problem; I think we have a perspective problem. For the last several years, we’ve spent a lot of time debating lump sums: Are they replacing traditional relocation policies? Are they good for employees? Are they bad for service providers? Should organizations be encouraging them or […]
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Duty of Care
June 17, 2026 Blog

Why Intern Mobility is Straining Lean Relocation and HR Operating Models

Part 1: Why Intern Mobility Feels Harder Every Year Every year, companies make the same mistake. They treat intern mobility like a lightweight version of standard relocation. It isn’t. In fact, some of the most overwhelmed HR, Mobility, and University Relations teams I know aren’t struggling with executive relocations; they’re struggling with interns. Why? Because […]
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Duty of Care
January 13, 2026 Blog

CoPilot Express: Elevating Duty of Care for Employers

Lump sum relocation sounds great on paper. Give employees flexibility. Keep budgets predictable. Avoid complicated relocation packages. Simple, right? Until someone relocating for the first time realizes they now need to figure out movers, housing, timelines, and budgets… all while starting a brand-new job. That’s where guided relocation models are starting to change the conversation. […]
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Duty of Care
July 7, 2025

Assistance for the Relocating Family

Companies focus their relocation policies on employee needs, of course, but it is no surprise that the needs of spouses, partners, children, and pets should also be considered during the moving process. By offering the right set of destination and ancillary services, you can ensure a successful arrival and acclimation to the new community for […]
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Duty of Care
July 4, 2025

Global Relocation: Why School Search Services are Essential for Employees with Children

In today’s globalized world, international relocations have become commonplace. However, these moves present unique challenges for employees and their families, especially those with school-aged children. Finding the right school for their children emerges as a top priority accompanying such a transition. Let’s explore how companies can help employees with young children have a more successful […]
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Cost Management
July 4, 2024 Blog

Employee Benefits Trends for 2024: The Top 5 Trends

Attracting and retaining top talent is especially in today’s dynamic business environment.  The relocation industry organization, WERC, recently published an article with the top five employee benefits trends for 2024 and how these trends can help corporations support their employees: Read NuCompass’ takeaways on the potential impact on relocation. 1. Salary and Promotional Trends In […]
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