15 Mar How Corporate Housing Boosts Workforce Mobility and Employee Experience

Posted at 02:31h in Corporate Culture & Training, Corporate Housing, Workforce Mobility by Dennis [social_share]

Relocating for a new role is more than just a move; it’s a life change. For employees and employers alike, a successful transition is often the difference between thriving in a new environment and struggling through it. This is where corporate housing emerges as a...

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20 Feb The Hidden Costs of Unmanaged Travel and Relocation

Posted at 03:52h in Corporate Housing, Relocating by Dennis [social_share]

In today's dynamic business landscape, global mobility professionals face increasing pressure to optimize travel and relocation programs while ensuring employee satisfaction and cost efficiency. Recent industry studies reveal that unmanaged business travel and relocation can cost companies significantly more than managed programs, both in direct...

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12 Apr Study: 80% of Workers Would Relocate for Work During Pandemic

Posted at 17:48h in Corporate Housing, Global Mobility, Relocating, Remote Work, Return to Work, Steady Jobs, Talent Management, Work Life by Ray [social_share]

After the COVID-19 pandemic upended our world, many industries have been forever changed – for better or for worse – by the impact of the coronavirus. However, a recent 2021 study proved that mobile workers are undeterred. It said 80% of workers would relocate even...

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22 Mar How Mobility Managers Can Help Relocating Pros Adjust to New Challenging Environment

Posted at 15:15h in Corporate Culture & Training, COVID-19, Global Mobility, Northern California, Work from Home, Work Life by Ray [social_share]

Covid-19 has made many workers think of relocating, which should be fine in most cases but not when it’s unexpected and the environment brought about by the pandemic has become more challenging.  Global mobility managers should be able to help professionals make the adjustment in this...

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26 Feb Study: No Mass Exodus in California; Most Moves Happened Within the State

Posted at 17:10h in Corporate Housing, Global Mobility, Northern California, Relocating by Ray [social_share]

News reports for the past few months have painted a dim view of California, suggesting a mass exodus was transpiring due to the pandemic. But in a recent research study released by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab -- a data-driven insights organization working for the...

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23 Jul How Assignees Are Adjusting to New Recruitment Reality

Posted at 17:43h in Business Travel, Corporate Culture & Training, Expat, Global Mobility, Northern California by Ray [social_share]

One of our blogs had discussed the importance of creating a culture of care for employees and assignees, especially during these troubled times. Despite the hundred-mile distance formed by work-from-home scenarios, they have to be able to feel and sense that the organization---and the global...

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15 Jun Relocation Guide: Who Shoulders Costs; Who does the Heavy Lifting

Posted at 21:39h in Corporate Housing, Global Mobility, Relocating by Ray [social_share]

If your talent is thinking of moving to northern California, it’s common knowledge that some companies will usually shoulder some of relocation expenses. But there’s a difference lately. A lot more planning and preparation has come into play. Employees are spending more time educating themselves...

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27 Apr How to Handle Animal Transportation in Pandemic Times

Posted at 14:16h in Corporate Housing, Pets by Ray [social_share]

Assignees with new hires or transferring employees should be aware of any issues related to pet ownership as it may relate to a possible relocation; if not, it can ask pre-decision services for help.  In pandemic times, pet owners face unique challenges. The American Pet Products...

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21 Nov Should Assignees Be Working While Relocating? Flexibility is Key

Posted at 22:27h in Corporate Housing by Ray [social_share]

The total flight duration from Sydney, Australia to San Francisco is 15 hours and 20 minutes. If one is used to being tethered to their laptops most of their working hours, the long arduous flight time would be pretty much idle time once the laptop’s...

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31 Dec Corporate Housing Got Smarter in 2016, Occupied Attention of Global Mobility Specialists

Posted at 23:06h in Business Travel, Corporate Housing, Housing Tips, Northern California, Relocating, Smart Home & Cities by Ray [social_share]

Corporate housing got smarter in 2016. On top of customized luxury amenities meant to pamper and personalize accommodations and offering these in our top locations, California Corporate Housing went as far as upend corporate apartment living. We did it by equipping residences with smart home...

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