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July 8, 2021

SURVEY RESULTS: Impact of COVID-19 on Workforce Mobility

NuCompass recently conducted a Flash Survey to identify the business and economic impacts of COVID-19 and highlight the implications for global mobility. The survey results are now available: FLASH SURVEY RESULTS. The business community across the globe is experiencing extraordinary, unprecedented impacts resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic. The impact is not limited to normal […]
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July 10, 2020

What Does a Relocation Management Company Do?

Relocation Management Companies provide outsourced relocation logistics management for organizations of different sizes and needs while helping you expedite the process and keep costs under control.  At some point, almost every business needs to relocate an employee at the company’s expense. Companies relocate employees for many reasons: to move an employee to an office where […]
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July 10, 2020

What are Relocation Non-Compliance Fees?

When evaluating pricing during an RFP, it’s critical to understand how non-compliance fees are charged. During the RFP process, it’s important to ask about non-compliance or referral recovery fees and understand when the fee is charged.
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July 10, 2020

Key Points in Evaluating Relocation Technology

Evaluating the technology offered by Relocation Management Companies can be a difficult task for a corporation evaluating Request for Proposal responses. Relocation Management Companies (RMCs) have varying capabilities and sophistication in the technology that they offer to their clients and relocating employees. In addition, some RMCs own and develop their own proprietary technology, while others […]
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July 10, 2020

Evaluating Relocation Business Models

When evaluating Relocation Management Companies, it’s important to understand business models and how the structure of the organization can affect service delivery. There are three common Relocation Management Company (RMC) business models in today’s marketplace: 1. Real Estate Company OwnedIn the most prevalent business model in the industry, the RMC is a subsidiary of a […]
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July 10, 2020 Mobile apps

APICTS Test for Relocation Mobile Apps

The APICTS Test can help HR and procurement to evaluate and compare mobile app technology offered by Relocation Management Companies. As mobile apps develop in the relocation industry, it’s challenging to evaluate the quality and content of the various apps for particular users. The APICTS Test is a framework for helping HR and procurement groups […]
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July 10, 2020

Risk to UK Firms After Brexit

Related to recent changes after Brexit, there can be significant risk to UK firms if passporting rights are lost. Worldwide ERC recently provided information to its membership that there is a “significant risk” to UK firms if passporting rights are lost after Brexit. Passporting allows UK authorized firms, banks, and fund managers to conduct business […]
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July 10, 2020

Square Peg / Round Hole: Relocation Policies

Most companies use relocation policies based on certain qualifiers when moving their employees.  But, what happens when an employee doesn’t easily fit into a policy slot? Most employers spend significant time developing policies designed to facilitate relocation for their organization. These relocation policies are typically designed around specific qualifiers such as new hire vs. current […]
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July 10, 2020

WEBINAR LINK: Recruiting Results with Relocation

If you missed this webinar, hosted by Human Resource Executive magazine, the audio recording is now available. AUDIO RECORDING [Full Copy] In today’s recruiting marketplace, the ideal candidate rarely lives where you want them to work. Relocation is a critical part of the recruiting process, and it’s also where things can go very wrong. Relocation […]
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July 10, 2020

5 Lucky Charms for Relocation

In a nod to St. Patrick’s Day, let’s take a look at five ways to bring good luck when relocating. Whether you take them seriously or not, there are many superstitions about moving into a new home. In a nod to St. Patrick’s Day, let’s take a look at five ways to bring good luck […]
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