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Repayment Agreement Ban in California: Impact on Global Mobility
California AB 692: Termination‑Tied Repayment Clauses Are Banned (Effective Jan 1, 2026) California’s AB 692 makes it unlawful (starting with contracts signed on or after January 1, 2026) to include...
WHR Top Blogs – A Year in Review
Whether you’re seeking to optimize your relocation policies, understand the latest industry benchmarks, or support your employees through every step of their journey, our top-read blogs offer a comprehensive snapshot of what mattered most in global mobility throughout...
Aligning your Global Mobility and Talent Acquisition Teams
Has your organization effectively coordinated and aligned the efforts of those involved in global mobility with those responsible for talent acquisition? Or do your teams feel siloed with different priorities and understandings? In this post we explore 6 ways to help...
Repayment Agreement Ban in California: Impact on Global Mobility
California AB 692: Termination‑Tied Repayment Clauses Are Banned (Effective Jan 1, 2026) California’s AB 692 makes it unlawful (starting with...
WHR Top Blogs – A Year in Review
Whether you’re seeking to optimize your relocation policies, understand the latest industry benchmarks, or support your employees through every step of their journey, our top-read blogs offer a comprehensive snapshot of what mattered most in global mobility throughout...
Aligning your Global Mobility and Talent Acquisition Teams
Has your organization effectively coordinated and aligned the efforts of those involved in global mobility with those responsible for talent acquisition? Or do your teams feel siloed with different priorities and understandings? In this post we explore 6 ways to help...
Non-Peak Season and Household Goods Shipping
Moving during the warm and sunny peak season may be the most popular choice. However, there are many benefits to relocating during the non-peak months. As the busy season slows down, the demand for moving and relocation needs drops, making a direct impact on pricing...
Benefits of Relocating During Non-Peak Months
Many believe that moving or relocating during the summer months may be the best time. Between permitting weather (lack of heavy rain or snow), children being able to start school with other students, and the active home sale market, it’s understandable why this is a...
2019 IRS Standard Mileage Rates Released
Effective on January 1, 2019, the International Revenue Service (IRS) issued new, optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The rate for medical and moving...
Top 3 Posts of 2018
2018 was a year full of change and growth for WHR Group. We welcomed more employees to the WHR family, completed our 2018 Mobility + Culture benchmark study, and developed and implemented numerous technology innovations. We were also able to cover a slew of topics...
Moving to a Winter Wonderland
One of the largest obstacles in relocation is preparing for a new way of life in a different destination. Relocating employees can struggle with issues ranging from selecting a school for their children to finding their new favorite grocery store. A complication that...
Repayments No Longer Deductible due to TCJA
Major tax reform rocked the relocation industry on December 22, 2017 when The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was approved by congress. The most realized effect was the removal of tax exempt status for qualified moving expenses. In November's edition of Mobility...
An Emphasis on COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment)
Creating policies that are competitive, compliant, and up-to-date for our clients is a top priority at WHR Group. By using the results collected from WHR’s 2018 Mobility + Culture benchmark study, we hope to do exactly that. The study has served as a tool to help us...
Corporate Culture & Your Relocation Program
Corporate Culture refers to the beliefs and behaviors that determine how a company’s employees and its management interact and handle business. Corporate culture is often implied, rather than expressed or defined, and it is something that develops organically over...
Values in Action
Hard work, empathy, proactiveness, and trust are more than descriptive words at WHR Group. They are the core values in which business is ran. When evaluating candidates, WHR uses the Culture Index™ to identify and measure character traits. We believe that these words...
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