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Best Practices for Helping Employees Thrive in Difficult
Destinations
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BEST PRACTICES FOR HELPING EMPLOYEES THRIVE IN DIFFICULT DESTINATIONS
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Today’s Presenters
Erica LaegelerDirector, Global Client Development
Gail LandazuriVice President
Tracy KautzmannDirector, Global Client Relations
Organizational TransitionsIndividual TransitionsEmployee & Family Transitions
Peoplemove business.
Because the best business moves depend on the best people moves.
Empower Your Employees & Business to Succeed
Best Practice #4: Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive
Best Practice #3: Develop Ways to Build Community
Best Practice #1: Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance
What Makes a Destination Difficult?
Q&A
Best Practice #2: Create an Internal Mentor Program
What Are Difficult Destinations?
Lifestyle Challenges
Financial Challenges
Cultural Challenges
Best Practice #1Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance
Poll:What components do you offer in your pre-decision
package?
Holistic Approach to Pre-Decision Process
Spouse/Family Needs Assessment
Community Tours
Neighborhood & School Info
+ +
Home Sales & Purchase
Cost of Living Analysis
+
Explore Challenges & Benefits of New Community
Coaching on:• Area / Cultural Differences That
will Affect the Family• Ways to Address the Challenges• Resources & Activities • Customized Research
Acceptance Rates Go From:
50%
85%
Explore Challenges & Benefits of New Community
Opportunities Finances
Relationships Career
Family Expectations
Learn more on… • Spouse employment• Marketing realities• Diploma recognition• Other career options• Special needs
Best Practice #2Create an Internal Mentor Program
Poll:Do you currently offer a mentorship program for
transferees?
Mentor Programs
Low-Cost Benefits:
Ease the transition
Increase knowledge about how the office operates
Share the company culture
Encourage local knowledge sharing
Make sure it’s a good fit
Offer an initial “chemistry meeting”
Ensure buy-in from mentor & mentee
Look for shared cultural
experiences
Beyond the CompanyIdeal State
Provides motivation and guidance.
Offers ways to apply skills & knowledge in the new environment.
Empowers employees to see tangible and positive results!
Best Practice #3Develop Ways to Build Community
• Rich in culture
• High quality of life
• Exciting experiences
• Historical sites
Switzerland…
11%Rate of Early Return
4M CHfFinancial Loss to the
Company
Switzerland…
Roller Coaster of Emotions
Loneliness Fear Financial Concerns
Getting Settled
Excitement
Before the Move After the Move
Ease Rookie Jitters
Where to Live
Top Relocation Concerns
Making Friends
Finding Resources
Fitting in at the Office
What Clients Have Put in Place
Foster Community Among Spouses/Partners
Networking Events Workshops Social Groups
Best Practice #4Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive
Thriving in Difficult Destinations
89% move with Spouse/Partner
52% move with kids
32%1
move alone
2%move with
elders/parents
33%move
with pets
1 Cartus, Global Mobility Policy & Practices Survey Report, 2016
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Dual-Career Families are the Norm
2018 IMPACT Group Relocation Participant Survey
2.67xFaster Landing Than Average Job Seeker
$20,625* Saved $71,500/year x 52 weeks = $1,375/week
Jobs found in 15 weeks vs 30 week nat’l avg.
Traditional Job Search
Coaches trained inall aspects of the job search
Expertise in: • Job Search Strategies• Social Media• Networking• Interview Techniques• Offer Negotiations
International Job Search
Coaches familiar withcultural challenges & nuances
Expertise in:• Career Pathways in Host Countries• Job Search Nuances• CV Standards • Visa Restrictions in New Country
Leverage Pre-Decision Assistance
Create an Internal Mentor Program
Develop Ways to Build Community
Ensure Families & Spouses Thrive
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