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2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown (Mobility Risk in the Final 90 Days)
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches (June 11–July 19, 2026), organizations relocating employees to, from, or within the United States, Canada, and Mexico are entering the highest‑risk period for...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Allowances or Adjustments (COLA) are a cornerstone of successful employee relocation programs, designed to protect transferees’ purchasing power and standard of living when moving between geographic locations. At WHR, we recognize that compensation does...
How Much is the Average U.S. Domestic Relocation Package?
On average, the cost of a domestic employee relocation package for a U.S. move can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the employee’s homeowner status (homeowner vs. renter), family size, distance, and benefits offered. According to internal data from WHR...
2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown (Mobility Risk in the Final 90 Days)
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches (June 11–July 19, 2026), organizations relocating employees to, from, or within the United States, Canada, and...
What is COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment or Allowance)?
Cost of Living Allowances or Adjustments (COLA) are a cornerstone of successful employee relocation programs, designed to protect transferees’ purchasing power and standard of living when moving between geographic locations. At WHR, we recognize that compensation does...
How Much is the Average U.S. Domestic Relocation Package?
On average, the cost of a domestic employee relocation package for a U.S. move can range from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the employee’s homeowner status (homeowner vs. renter), family size, distance, and benefits offered. According to internal data from WHR...
3 Benefits to Offer Your International Assignees
A strong cultural and language training program is one of the most important benefits you can offer employees who are moving abroad. International relocation is stressful on the employee as well as their family, which is why it is so easy for an employee to struggle...
Tax Assistance and Your Global Mobility Tax Program
Find the updated version of this article here! In December 2017, the U.S. government passed legislation that directly impacts taxpayers. Under the new law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, taxpayers will be unable to claim certain deductions, including job-related...
Are Current Immigration Trends Affecting Your Employee Relocation Program?
Current U.S. immigration policy isn't making things easy for American businesses and their employees, especially when businesses need to bring in talent from all over the world. Uncertainty continues as current immigration trends change and the process works its way...
How Relocation Can Solve the Current Global Talent Shortage
If your company has been experiencing a talent shortage, it's not alone. Technology and increased mobility have combined to shift worker populations across borders, leaving whole industries barren of employees and facing empty candidate pools. The situation, however,...
Recruiting Top Talent with Shifting Demographics
Research shows workforce demographics are changing. The pools of possible employees and what they are seeking in the workplace will greatly influence businesses moving forward. As candidates become more diverse and educated, organizations must adapt their practices....
Choosing the Right Home Sale Benefit: BVO vs Direct Reimbursement
The Guaranteed Buyout (GBO) home sale program is typically the highest-level home sale benefit a company will offer its relocating employees, as it guarantees a home sale for employees based on appraisal value. However, the risk associated with this type of home sale,...
The Pros and Cons of Going Out to Bid for a Relocation Supplier
Read the updated version of this article here. So, you have made the decision to outsource your employee relocations to a Relocation Management Company, or RMC. If only that was where the work ended! Now, you must choose the one RMC that best fits your workplace...
How to Have a Successful Implementation
Choosing to outsource your employee relocation program is a considerable but necessary task to remain competitive in your search for top talent. For employers that have already selected a relocation supplier, the most important step in your relationship now begins:...
8 Things to Look for in a Relocation Supplier
There are many reasons you could be looking for a relocation supplier right now. Maybe your company has outgrown managing its relocations in-house. Maybe your procurement department is driving a need to go out to bid. Or maybe you’re just unhappy with your existing...
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