With the growing economy, U.S. companies are expanding borders, thousands of employees are moving along with them. The number of corporate moves to the UK continues to grow. This means a challenge to HR staffers and managers are overseeing a rising number of employee moves each year and more companies are outsourcing relocation.
Organisations that want to consider international talent mobility must also engage the employee first. It is often the myriad of processes that 'sinks' the individual. The key objective for any organisation is to get any new executive settled and contributing to the strategy as quickly as possible. If you don't get the support right, the employee struggles and the company does not see the benefit.
For an employee and their family, the process of relocating to another country is a major life event that will need to be carefully managed and supported by the employer. "It is vital that the individual feels supported by their manager and the organisation before, during and after the assignment." explains Sharon Dziruni of Venna Relocation Services. "If things go wrong, the costs will be very high, both to the employee and to the employer."
Organisations that want to consider international talent mobility must also engage the employee first. It is often the myriad of processes that 'sinks' the individual. The key objective for any organisation is to get any new executive settled and contributing to the strategy as quickly as possible. If you don't get the support right, the employee struggles and the company does not see the benefit.
Among the factors that affect relocation are finding suitable homes, spouse and partner employment issues, school search, child care concerns, and a general trend toward quality-of-life issues having more influence on the employee's decision to relocate. UK scores highly with its proximity to continental Europe, good educational establishments and excellent shopping centres.
Thorough preparation and planning is vital, as is ongoing management once the employee settles into their new area. The right approach will not only ensure the employee relishes and makes the best of opportunities that their new surroundings bring, but that the assignment also succeeds.
For information Sharon Dziruni on 0845 056 4149 or email sharon[at]venna.co.uk
Venna Property Finders (www.venna.co.uk) is a premier full service independent provider of property finding and relocation services for private and corporate clients who wish to purchase, rent or relocate to UK. Venna is focused on providing the very highest levels of customer service to secure its continued growth and to attract more.