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This month’s topic focuses on relocation and advice on what employers should be doing in terms of relocation packages etc. As the market has become tougher, more and more people are looking further a field for their next role and therefore businesses may need to start thinking about how they can accommodate new employees that are on the move due to work. You may already have a relocation policy or be looking at ways to attract top-level talent that may live further a field so we have put together a few points that you need to consider when thinking about relocation.

Policy reflecting company culture
When a company considers developing or revising a relocation policy, one thing to consider is whether the policy reflects the company culture and environment, as well as, what relocation means to the new employee. A company’s relocation policy should be viewed as a statement about its culture. If the company is supportive of its people, and strives to create an environment where their people can be successful and have a positive attitude, then the relocation policy should reflect that accordingly.

Policies don’t have to be pricey
Relocation policies aren’t just for large corporates and they don’t have to be costly. Many professionals locating need local help and support with aspects such as housing and schools etc so being there to offer advice on subjects such as places to live, desirable schools and local knowledge can be invaluable.

A tool you can use
Relocation is becoming more of a recruiting and retention tool and there are many different levels of support you can give a relocating employee, from offering helpful local knowledge to covering the complete costs for the employee and their family. As we said above, the relocation package offered should be a reflection of your company’s culture and so if you’re a small, friendly agency then giving advice and time for a employee to settle in can often be more than offering financial support.