Relocation Resistance is expected to increase dramatically over the next 5 years. Some of the common challenges faced by organizations are: Challenge: AREA RESISTANCE Solution: Offer a decision assistance program to the transferee to: Identify specific issues/concerns impacting the family's decision to relocate. Provide information EARLY in the process to eliminate misconceptions and facilitate decision. Challenge: HIGH COST AREAS Solution: Offer job search assistance to the spouse to: Reduce the time spouse is unemployed and minimize financial stress. Preserve important second income, helping families qualify for home purchases, minimize temporary housing costs, and maintain the lifestyle they're accustomed to. Offer the opportunity to obtain an advanced position to help offset the higher cost of living in the new location. Challenge: MORE DEMANDING INTERVIEWEES & MORE WOMEN RELOCATING Solution: Offer flexible/comprehensive benefit packages that are responsive to family and individual needs Provide information early in the recruitment process. Demonstrate concern for dual-career families; offer benefits to meet family needs. Address ways to preserve lifestyle; ensure competitive compensation package. Enhance family acclimation and transition into new community. Challenge: RETENTION AFTER RELOCATION Solution: Ensure that transition support services continue after relocation Spousal/Family Assistance available before, during and after relocation. Provide families with guidance in managing change. Assist in identifying and resolving issues/concerns to promote positive relocation experience.

Benefits for Your Company Improved transfer acceptance rate; reduce relocation resistance. Enhanced ability to recruit prime candidates. Demonstrated concern for dual career couples' emotional and financial needs. Increased employee productivity. (Any emotional stress will impact the productivity of the transferee and may jeopardize the success of the entire relocation.) Competitive and more comprehensive benefit package. Cost-effective solution to the dual career dilemma. [REA offers quality customized programs and proven results at affordable prices - making our services the best value in the Spouse/Partner Assistance market.]

 

Benefits for the Partners of Your Transferees Professional assistance from local consultants before, during and after relocation enhances family's acclimation and transition to the new community, and reduces relocation stress. Services provide partners with efficient targeted job search skills which can reduce length of time to find suitable employment, and help preserve dual career income and family lifestyle. No time restrictions on services allows partners flexibility to address family concerns/issues as needed, knowing customized support is available to them throughout their transition.