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Mobility Education Series: Destination Services
What Are Destination Services? Arriving in a new city or country is only the beginning of a relocation. Employees still need to determine where to live, understand their new surroundings, navigate...
What Protests in Europe Could Mean for Employee Relocation
Updated October 30, 2026 Demonstrations across several European countries are creating localized disruption and drawing attention to broader housing and cost-of-living pressures. Demonstrations across parts of Europe continue to make headlines, but for global mobility...
Mobility Education Series: Understanding Household Goods Shipments
What is a Household Goods Shipment? For employees preparing to relocate, few parts of the process feel more personal than moving their belongings. From furniture and clothing to family keepsakes, safely moving an employee's personal belongings is an important part of...
Mobility Education Series: Destination Services
What Are Destination Services? Arriving in a new city or country is only the beginning of a relocation. Employees still need to determine where to...
What Protests in Europe Could Mean for Employee Relocation
Updated October 30, 2026 Demonstrations across several European countries are creating localized disruption and drawing attention to broader housing and cost-of-living pressures. Demonstrations across parts of Europe continue to make headlines, but for global mobility...
Mobility Education Series: Understanding Household Goods Shipments
What is a Household Goods Shipment? For employees preparing to relocate, few parts of the process feel more personal than moving their belongings. From furniture and clothing to family keepsakes, safely moving an employee's personal belongings is an important part of...
Why Workflows Matter
Smarter Relocations, Better Experiences In relocation and global mobility, timing, compliance, and communication have to work together across dozens of moving parts. Workflows reduce exceptions, speed decisions, and give employees and program teams a clearer path from...
7 Ways to Control and Reduce Employee Relocation Costs
Employee relocation can represent a significant expense for companies, depending on the scope and scale of their relocation programs. To help manage these costs while still delivering a high level of service and a positive experience for relocating employees,...
New Jersey’s Updated Mansion Tax could affect your Global Mobility Program
New Jersey has introduced important updates to its “Mansion Tax,” including a new graduated transfer fee structure based on property value and a shift in tax responsibility from buyers to sellers. These changes could significantly impact high-value home transactions...
WHR Global Chooses Recipients of the 2026 Partner in Quality Awards
WHR Global (WHR), a leader in global employee relocation, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Partner in Quality Award. Each year, this award recognizes partners who deliver exceptional service and outstanding customer satisfaction. To qualify, suppliers...
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 far more complex than a typical move. But even though you can't...
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,...
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 mobility disruption. With approximately three months remaining before...
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...
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