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The issue of “Crumbling Foundations” was known to affect a small portion of northern Connecticut, but has become evident in other parts of that state and now in southern Massachusetts. Below is a brief overview of the issue and the steps NuCompass recommends taking to minimize home sale risks.  OVERVIEW What is Crumbling Foundations?  Crumbling foundations […]

Women are currently on track to make up a majority of the college-educated labor force in 2019, marking a historic turning point in gender parity.  According to the Pew Research Fact Tank, in the first quarter of 2019, “29.5 million women in the labor force had at least a bachelor’s degree.” This effectively matches the number of […]

As the coronavirus epidemic in China continues to escalate, there may be an impact on global mobility and relocation activities. International assignees may be affected by travel bans, evacuation, or delays in household goods shipments. While there are ongoing uncertainties with the epidemic situation, the current issues include travel restrictions caused by temporary closure of […]

In the ongoing efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, many countries have issued restrictions and quarantines, especially as new cases continue to be confirmed outside of China. Relocation activities remain severely restricted in China, and the full effect on global mobility remains to be seen. Factors that may impact mobility include postponed airfreight […]

We are pleased to announce that NuCompass Mobility has again been recognized in the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey for Relocation – for the ninth consecutive year! The Baker’s Dozen is the largest customer survey of its kind within the relocation industry, and it is a trusted measure of overall customer service. According […]

Worldwide ERC is working to address the impact of COVID-19 on its membership group. While containment efforts are necessary, the governmental restrictions related to the coronavirus have impacted the ability of corporations to relocate employees, which has had a significant effect on relocation management companies, household goods movers, and other industry service providers. Worldwide ERC is a relocation services […]

The recent national disaster declaration by President Trump triggered provisions of IRS code 139, which allows employers to make disaster relief payments tax-free. This may impact certain relocation expenses that may be considered non-taxable. These business-type expenses, which are not W-2 reportable, could include: Pete Scott, General Counsel to Worldwide ERC, wrote an article regarding this […]

Deploying talent in the current pandemic, and as businesses return to work, requires a symphony of actions. In a recent article published by TLNT, Cara Skourtis, NuCompass Vice President, Knowledge & Experience states that, “As an employer, there are five ‘musts’ to ensure your talent mobility efforts assure employee safety, logistical effectiveness, supportive assistance, and cost-efficient results.” The need to […]

NuCompass CEO, Dave Marron, writes about key strategies for getting talent mobility back on track as companies begin to re-open and get employees safely back into the office. But, what about the people you need to relocate? Considerations include: Read the full article in HR Daily Advisor here. 

In a recent article, published in HR C-Suite, Frank Patitucci discusses the questions corporations should be asking now about relocation policies. Under pandemic conditions, it’s not easy to get the right talent in the right location. It’s important to adapt your relocation programs to ensure employee safety and support, while providing cost-efficient results for your company.  […]