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3 examples for using an employee relocation calculator

October 03, 2023

Without proper planning the costs of domestic relocation can get out of control. In this article you'll meet Martha, Mateo, and Callie and see how their employers supported them during various domestic relocations while keeping expenses low.

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Cost of living versus cost of labor

April 11, 2022

Now that many employees are working from home for the foreseeable future, organizations are considering the impact that flexibility has on what they need to pay. As employees look to relocate from the cities to lower cost of living areas, does that mean their pay should be adjusted accordingly? In this article, two of Mercer’s senior consultants talk about the continued importance of understanding cost of living and cost of labor when determining pay.

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Business continuity and domestic relocation—lessons learned

July 20, 2020

In a world of disruption brought forth by the current pandemic, mobility and relocation programs rank high on the list of pain points for organizations. But in light of all that has been impacted, the crisis exposed preexisting issues in companies’ mobility and relocation processes. What can we learn from all of it to enhance our approach for the future?

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COVID-19 update: handling mobility issues

March 23, 2020

Global Mobility teams have been front and center dealing with the COVID-19 developments around the world. Companies are striving to keep assignees safe while complying with corporate policies that are changing daily. At Mercer, we have been in ongoing conversations with our clients, discussing a variety of issues flowing from the COVID-19 outbreak, which affect global mobility programs.

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What’s next?

February 25, 2020

There’s no time for “down time.” When you wrap up your key objectives for the fiscal year, it’s time to get to work on new priorities to maximize efficiency in the coming year. By being proactive, you’ll be able to hit the ground running and achieve amazing things.

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KONE: Enhancing domestic relocation by streamlining

January 13, 2020

Looking for a way to enhance their employees’ domestic relocation experience, KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, partnered with Mercer to assess and redesign their North American policies.

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Not so fast! Are you sure your plan for next year is complete?

November 15, 2019

Before you breathe a sigh of relief and submit your budget for the coming year, ask yourself one question, “Have I considered all the aspects of our employees’ experience?” Employers are awakening to the need to consider all the elements that impact an employee’s life – not just the employee’s work life – and how to design offerings and programs that position them to stand out in the eyes of candidates. Where are you in that journey?

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Everyone wants to travel – but how will you manage the costs?

August 07, 2019

Controlling relocation and employee mobility costs is not a new priority for mobility professionals and HR leaders. However, with an increased expectation of travel opportunities from new hires, how costs are being controlled is evolving. Corporations are looking at ways to control overall mobility program costs — or at least keep them constant — while moving more employees. More than ever, employers are looking at more diverse assignment types, while there is also a greater emphasis on increasing the number of employees that are likely and able to accept these types of moves. What do all of these changes mean for you? Read on to find out.

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