Best way to use your relocation package!

 Congratulations! You’ve accepted a new job, but now what? When taking a new job opportunity, you may be asked to relocate. While this can seem like an overwhelming process, the company asking you to relocate means you may be eligible for a relocation package. Today we are going to take a look at what you should look for in a corporate relocation package and the best way to use it.  Corporate relocation packages can be all over the board, with some including full benefits. Some businesses prefer to handle relocation packages as reimbursement, while some prefer to just give “x” amount of dollars straight to the relocating employee for them to use towards their relocation. No relocation package is created equal, so it is important to look at what you need when it comes to relocating and make sure you have the tools to fully understand what your relocation package includes. 

      When looking at a relocation package, it is important to think about all the factors of what you will need for a relocation: things like movers, packing/unpacking, home finding, etc. Is self move an option? Will you need temporary housing? Mobility Empowered makes this stage a bit easier. When using mobility empowered, you will be able to see a list of services and pick what you need for your move. By pairing employees up with experienced and knowledgeable vendors, Mobility Empowered makes sure employees are in the best hands possible for their relocation. After selecting the services you desire, Mobility Empowered works to match relocating employees with different vendors that match their needs. By putting relocation management software in the hands of the relocating employee, we are taking out the guesswork, simplifying corporate relocation. Hiring someone tackle your move can be a daunting task and picking a moving company can be even more difficult, by using one of Mobility Empowered’s preferred vendors, you know that your move will be executed to the most professional of standards. 

      Often times, relocating employees may not know exactly what they need. Seeing the different options through mobility empowered, will help give the employee of some of the things they may need while facing their corporate relocation. While things like home search and movers seem obvious, things like auto shipment and temporary housing can sometimes be after thoughts. Seeing all the options you may potentially need for your corporate relocation allows you understand what kind of budget you will need for the services you require. Instead of picking the first option, you can see numerous quotes from preferred vendors, allowing you to get the best value and price shop if need be. 

      With several companies moving to the straight dollar amount relocation, it is more important than ever to make sure you understand exactly what is needed for your corporate relocation. Getting a straight dollar amount, or lump sum, puts the power in your hands, allowing you to decide where your money needs to be spent. If you would rather self move and put money towards other things like temporary housing or auto shipment, you can do that. Your employer no longer dictates what needs to be spent on what. While those who get a lump sum do not have to use the vendors provided through Mobility Empowered, we encourage looking into those providers first, as they are the most experienced and offer highly competitive pricing for what they offer. 

     It important that when accepting a relocation package, you have negotiated everything you need for your relocation.  While not every company will be willing to adjust your package, most view covering relocation packages as a money-saving strategy to make their job listings more appealing to potential employees. Make sure you ask plenty of questions when going over your relocation package. Moving can be complicated and tedious. Mobility Empowered strives to make the process less of a headache, taking work off the relocating employee and employer. By negotiating the best relocation package for you, you can make sure your corporate relocation runs as smoothly as possible. 

      Though moving is a daunting task, corporate relocation can run smoothly with the right tools. Using a relocation management software like Mobility Empowered, takes care of the relocating employee, business, and vendors in the relocation field. The headache and stress of relocating all but disappears when working with vendors who bring experience and knowledge to the table. Before you start your relocation, make sure you are in the very best of hands by partnering with the best of the best. At Mobility Empowered, we are proud to work with the best vendors, both nationally and internationally, aiming to take the guesswork out of global mobility. By using technology to propel us into the future of corporate relocation, we can help your move be as effortless as possible.