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

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

Whether your employees are heading across the country or crossing continents, Sirva has the on-the-ground international relocation services you need. From Canada to Australia and everywhere in between, we understand the nuances across each region .

We provide offerings to satisfy your unique needs, whether selling a home in the U.S., managing a cross-country household goods move, or helping employees to get settled into their new homes in Europe. Our global experience means that you can count on seamless international relocation, no matter what’s next.

Departure Services

From the initial policy consulting call through the move itself, there are a lot of moving pieces associated with employee relocation. Whether planning a domestic or international relocation, SIRVA is expertly positioned to offer the best departure services available during a relocation in every region around the world.

Destination Services

Setting your employees up for success upon arrival at their new locations will be key to successfully meeting your company’s goals. SIRVA’s global network and expansive resources allow us to you achieve your goals. Our destination services and international movers help employees and their families settle in and prosper in their new homes.

Visa and Immigration

SIRVA’s team of experienced international relocation specialists are expertly equipped to manage inbound and outbound global immigration services. With SIRVA’s Immigration team, the focus is on providing a smooth customer experience that enhances the relocation process, not just achieving a successful application.

Employee Counselling

For your employees, a single relocation professional assists with end-to-end coordination of services: a relocation consultant for domestic/intra-country moves or global assignment consultant for international relocation. These consultants are your employees’ resource for all communication and services relating to their move, and coordinate the delivery of all authorised services. Regardless of the service being delivered (temporary housing, moving services, etc.), the employee can rely on the consultant as their go-to resource to address any concerns.

VIP Services

If you are searching for an enhanced service for your employees, SIRVA offers VIP services such as personal relocation assistants, in-home cleaning services, personalised family assistance, and many other tailored and luxury enhancements.

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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.