Essential programs for employees relocation

The pandemic has transformed the workplace, forcing businesses to embrace remote working solutions to survive. According to the European Commission, 35% to 40% of employees have reportedly worked from home most of the time during the pandemic. Similar figures appear across the world in developed economies, including the USA and Australia. While the remote trend is showing no sign of slowing down, businesses are not prepared to sustain long-term operations and processes remotely. Many companies accept that their team may want to carry on working from home. According to a McKinsey survey, remote work will continue in a hybrid form in a post-pandemic world, with employees working from home a few days a week.  What does this mean for employees who were hired on a remote basis during the pandemic? Most are likely to be requested to come to the office during the week. However, remote hiring processes did not consider locations. Employees who have been part of a company for several months now need to relocate. We can expect a surge in relocation stress at a global level. It’s in the companies’ interest to develop relocation programs that can support and retain their employees.  Unsplash – CC0 Licence  Offer full moving programs A lot of businesses offer a relocation package, which typically includes monetary compensation. Yet, the package fails to acknowledge the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies relocation. Employees experience high anxiety during the process, as well as fear about making life in a new and unknown location. Therefore, relocation programs can alleviate stress by… Read More