Since 1994, WHR has been helping its clients contain costs and lower relocation program expenses. Although there are many ways, below we share just three easy suggestions to lower organizational expenses. Explore three practical tips, from auditing your program to monitoring exceptions and staying ahead of industry trends. Discover how tailoring your approach to real-life experiences can minimize expenses while ensuring a smooth relocation for your employees.
1. Audit Your Relocation Program
あなたのプログラムは、転勤する従業員の実体験を反映していますか？転勤の各ステップごとに、定量的・定性的なデータを分析しましょう。過去の移転の数字を見るだけでなく、実際に移転を経験した社員を調査し、彼らにとって本当に意味のある福利厚生は何かを明らかにします。
It’s often said that relocating is the 3rd most stressful experience in a person’s lifetime, just after death and divorce. While it’s critical for employees to have a suite of relocation services to choose from, your company may not be in the financial position to provide certain ancillary benefits. It may be helpful for your global mobility team to stack rank which benefits are most critical to your employees, with the intention of cutting the least-critical services.
Here is a sample stack ranking from most to least-important:
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- 移民
- Tax Consultation/Preparation Assistance
- Tax Gross Up Assistance
- Reimbursement of Final Move Expenses
- Household Goods Shipment
- Temporary Housing…
- …Language Lessons
- Cultural Training
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2. Monitor Policy Exceptions
移転の際に予期せぬ事態が発生した場合、その後のプロセスに影響を与えることは間違いありません。このような例外が発生すると、コスト増につながります。例外を最小限に抑え、収益への影響を最小限にするための第一歩は、データに基づいた思慮深い移転プログラムを設計することです。転勤する従業員の実際の経験を反映したプログラムであればあるほど、例外を回避するための計画を立てやすくなります。プログラムの実行も同様に重要です。
WHR trains our Relocation Counselors to anticipate needs before they are requested, set expectations upfront, and regularly check in with transferees throughout the move. Should an exception be required, our Counselors review all possible alternatives first. Can a closing date be moved? Is there a more cost-efficient storage alternative? Can the cost be covered by a miscellaneous allowance?
3. Stay on Top of Trends
To find relocation cost savings, look at the dollars…and the pennies! With a little creativity and by staying current on what’s happening in the industry, you’d be surprised at the cost savings you can find.
Consider home sale bonuses, for example. Ten years ago, companies would offer employees $10,000 as motivation to sell their homes quickly. This is not required in today’s real estate market since homes are selling quickly as demand greatly outweighs the supply of available inventory.
Your Relocation Management Company can provide you with Benchmark studies and reporting identifying gaps or redundancies in your policy, as well as opportunities for savings.
転勤手当は大きな投資ですが、従業員が満足し、かつコストを最小限に抑えられるような方法で、思慮深く実施する方法があります。転勤する従業員の実体験に合わせてプログラムを調整し、例外を監視し、業界のトレンドを常に意識することで、従業員にとってよりスムーズな転勤体験が得られ、経費を抑えることができます。
If you’re interested in learning more ways to cut costs, contact WHR Global.