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Moving during a time of crisis
In times of crisis - whether it's a natural disaster, sudden job change, political unrest, or a family emergency, moving can become overwhelming. The emotional toll, urgency, and uncertainty make it...
Middle East Developments and What They Mean for Corporate Relocation
GLOBAL MOBILITY ADVISORY Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East have understandably raised questions for employers managing international assignments, business travel, and global mobility programs. WHR is actively monitoring the situation and working...
Mexico Security Update: What Global Mobility Teams Should Know
This update is relevant for organizations with employees currently in Mexico, upcoming relocations, or near‑term business travel.In late February 2026, localized security operations in parts of Mexico resulted in short‑term disruptions affecting transportation,...
Moving during a time of crisis
In times of crisis - whether it's a natural disaster, sudden job change, political unrest, or a family emergency, moving can become overwhelming....
Middle East Developments and What They Mean for Corporate Relocation
GLOBAL MOBILITY ADVISORY Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East have understandably raised questions for employers managing international assignments, business travel, and global mobility programs. WHR is actively monitoring the situation and working...
Mexico Security Update: What Global Mobility Teams Should Know
This update is relevant for organizations with employees currently in Mexico, upcoming relocations, or near‑term business travel.In late February 2026, localized security operations in parts of Mexico resulted in short‑term disruptions affecting transportation,...
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...
5 Steps to Improve Employee Satisfaction with Corporate Housing
We have yet to relocate an employee who is excited about moving into temporary housing. Let’s face it, they want to be in their own homes, in their own beds, surrounded by their own belongings. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. Things come up...
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