When is a Lump Sum Programme Not Right for Your Mobility Programme?

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Meet Sirva: Your Full-Service Mobility Solution

Sirva is recognised as the preeminent leader in the mobility industry and the only globally integrated mobility service solutions company. Our worldwide team of mobility experts offers the most comprehensive portfolio of value-added services and technology solutions to HR and Mobility leaders and mobile employees. We help guide employees through the relocation process to ensure a seamless experience, providing the perfect blend of self-service and personalised support. Whether you are relocating a key executive for the first time or an entire team of engineers overseas, Sirva enables you to fully outsource your programme or design a customised solution.

Sirva at a Glance

Sirva has an impressive global reach, supported by a vast worldwide partner network. We serve clients across many industry sectors and geographies. Our team, consisting of thousands of dedicated employees who speak a multitude of languages and represent numerous nationalities, is the cornerstone of our success. We are proud to hold a significant market share in the industry and continuously set new standards of excellence and innovation. Sirva's is committed to delivering outstanding service and is dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Setting the Standard

Sirva’s scope of services is unmatched in the mobility industry, allowing us to offer you truly strategic solutions and customised service options. We are the only company to integrate globally delivered services for relocation, moving, mortgage and more, along with internal expertise in cultural training, immigration and destination support.

As the recognised leader in our industry, we pride ourselves in raising the bar by offering our clients and customers next-level services and support.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Our delivery model is comprised of dedicated consultants, 24/7 global support, and omnichannel access, allowing consultants to focus on meaningful interactions.

COST OPTIMISATION

Sirva offers innovative cost optimisation solutions including RiskGuard®, the industry’s only fixed fee US home sale programme, which simplifies budgeting, eliminates home inventory, and avoids home sale management.

FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERTISE

Our in-house global financial experts offer consultative expertise, managing all financial services and specialising in accounting, relocation tax, compensation and payroll.

LEADING DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

An API integration, with leading HRIS platforms and secure data management for reporting and analytics, enhances the mobility process.

BROAD IN-HOUSE RESOURCES

Our destination, immigration, home sale, and household goods teams work closely with our supply chain to continuously drive improvements and innovation.

SUPPLY CHAIN STRENGTH

Professionally managed and integrated direct delivery model ensures an optimal balance of performance, cost and flexibility.

An Inspired Approach

As the world of work continues to change, organisations are exploring new ways to meet today’s growing business demands. We identified four key principals that were most important to our customers, and we use these elements as core values that guide every action we take. Our dedication to global mobility and talent management is underpinned by our collective desire to deliver an exceptional move experience from start to finish. We’re passionate about what we do and deliberate in how we do it.

We are guided by four key principles that underscore our ongoing commitment to delivering an exceptional client and customer experience:

Smart.

Technology and data are at the forefront of every move. Before we react, we check the research.

HELPFUL

Everything we do is done with the intent of solving a problem, being supportive, or showing that we care.

HUMAN

We embrace all people, experiences and perspectives, acting with courage, honesty, and integrity.

RESPONSIBLE

Our goal is to serve as a positive change agent in society and contribute to the sustainability of our planet.

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Meet Sirva's Executive Leadership Team

Our management team is driven by an ongoing commitment to deliver an exceptional experience for you and the employees you move. As the world of work continues to evolve, you can rest assured that we are focused on meeting and exceeding your needs with flexibility, cutting-edge technology, and seamless processes. Our passion for improving lives shows with every decision we make.

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Let Us Help You

Sirva can provide you with the resources, guidance and support you need to achieve the best possible mobility experience for your talent and your organisation. We bring together personalised programme solutions, expansive global reach, innovative technology, and an unmatched supply chain to transform your business. We can help empower your talent moving to their next opportunity and deliver an exceptional experience.

If you would like to know more about how we can help you meet your evolving talent needs and ensure that your mobility programme remains agile and competitive for the future, please contact us now.

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When companies choose to move away from a Managed Support Programme to a self-service Lump Sum Programme, they are typically making a number of assumptions. They are assuming their employees have the financial savvy to be efficient purchasers of relocation services, and they have the expertise necessary to source, coordinate, book, and manage those needs and services as well. The reality is that moving in today’s ever-changing environment can be challenging, and there are circumstances beyond the employee’s control that reinforce the need for a Managed Support Programme now more than ever before.

There are a number of reasons why a Lump Sum Programme may not be right for your organisation including, but not limited to:

International cross-border moves due to their complexity
Employees moving with families with school-aged children, special requirements, etc.
Challenging locations due to safety concerns, complex housing markets, not knowing the host language, etc.
Moves to locations where temporary housing is limited
Mid- to senior-level employees
Not being able to provide a highly supportive experience

Listed below are some of the high-level advantages and disadvantages, from the perspective of both your company and your relocating employees, of administering a lump sum policy. Please read our full paper to learn more.


	Advantages of Lump Sum Policy	Disadvantages of Lump Sum Policy
Company Perspective:	Fixed costs Streamlined administration Improved budgeting Reduced exceptions	Reduced productivity Impact on the employee experience Not supportive of sustainability and DEI initiatives Perception of being unsupportive or non-competitive Potential to overpay employees Difficulty establishing payment amount Possible tax disadvantages Misalignment with duty of care philosophies Inability to leverage travel costs savings Loss of data
Employee Perspective:	Perceived flexibility Ease of administration Financial incentive if funds are left over	Employee perception of benefits Lack of support Potential for employees to select lower quality suppliers Cash flow challenges

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For more information on whether or not a lump sum programme is right for you and your relocating employees, and how we can help you make an informed decision, please contact Sirva Global Advisory Services at globaladvisoryservices@sirva.com or reach out to your Sirva representative.