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Employee relocation policies form a valuable benefit that organizations can offer to new and existing employees. These policies take on many shapes and sizes, but three general categories include lump sum, allowance and core flex plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lump sum employee relocation plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A lump sum plan works pretty much the way it sounds: Employees are given a fixed amount of money to use in any way they like. Sometimes, employees may choose to keep portions of the lump sum they don\u2019t end up spending on relocation. Keeping the leftover amounts of a lump sum can work for employees if they make a true assessment of all their costs, but employee relocation<\/a> doesn\u2019t only include the cost of movers. Employees may keep their funds and spend them somewhere else, only to realize they\u2019ve forgotten some key pieces of the total cost of moving. They may end up spending their own money on domestic or global relocation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A downside of lump sum distributions: they\u2019re taxable. Some employers may alleviate the employee tax burden by offering an additional amount intended to cover the taxes on the actual, spendable amount of the benefit. Direct billing arrangements between employers and providers\u2014like movers, global relocation services, and others\u2014can also relieve the employee\u2019s tax burden.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allowance employee relocation plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Different than lump sum employee relocation plans, allowance plans<\/a> set a maximum amount that employees can use for relocation. Employees typically don\u2019t get to keep the money they don\u2019t use. Employers can save money by offering allowance plans, but employees sometimes find them less desirable. These plans can result in overspending that leaves employees responsible for part of the costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Core flex employee relocation plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Core flex plans<\/a> combine “core” benefits like shipment of household goods, employee relocation and policy counseling, and travel, with optional benefits a company or individual can choose, like home finding trips, mortgage assistance or various global relocation services. Domestically, the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council\u00ae<\/sup> (ERC)<\/a> says core flex plans comprise 25% of all relocations. The benefit of core flex arrangements is the flexibility to customize plans based on a variety of factors. The downside is that this same flexibility can make the plans confusing and difficult to administer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relocation policies are essential employee benefits that offer significant value. Assisting employees in understanding these policies helps maximize their effectiveness as tools for both attracting and retaining top talent. The right relocation plan ensures that the best candidates find roles that suit their skills in a location that works well for everyone involved. Whether you’re working with Dallas movers<\/a> or movers in Jacksonville<\/a>, Suddath supports smooth transitions that align talented individuals with opportunities in the right place. By providing comprehensive moving solutions, our nationwide movers help streamline the relocation process, making it easier for employees to settle into their new roles with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/a> to talk about mobility and relocation solutions, from policy to execution. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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