Posts about Recruiting & HR

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 10, 2026 Blog

Expense Management: The Hidden Stress Point in Relocation

Expense management is where relocation programs quietly fall apart: Receipts in inboxes. Approvals stuck in limbo. Employees wondering when reimbursement will happen. Finance teams trying to forecast costs without clear visibility.   None of this shows up in a polished mobility strategy presentation, but it shows up everywhere else, because when expense tracking becomes messy, […]
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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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General
November 21, 2025 Blog

Mobility Tech Is Great, But It Can’t Save a Bad Program

Tech can’t fix everything. Not in relocation. Not in life. (Still waiting for that app that folds laundry.) Don’t get us wrong— we love mobility tech. We built the CoPilot® platforms, after all. They’re sleek, smart, and make life easier for everyone involved. But here’s the thing too many companies forget: no matter how shiny […]
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General
August 4, 2025 Blog

Stop Treating Employees Like Moving Boxes

Stop Treating Employees Like Moving Boxes Here’s the thing: people aren’t inventory. But you wouldn’t know that from how some companies handle relocation. We’ve seen it. “Tech-enabled” solutions that feel more like shipping labels slapped on a life. A one-size-fits-all portal. An 800-number. Maybe a chatbot that gives you the same answer five different ways […]
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Policy & Program Consulting
July 4, 2025

Best Practices for Relocating Executives and VIPs

Relocating executives and VIPs requires a unique approach that caters to their specific needs and ensures a seamless transition. Given their critical roles and responsibilities, ensuring a smooth relocation marks a strong and efficient start to your employee’s role in the company. Here are some best practices and options to keep an eye out for […]
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