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Webinar Replay: Insights on Relocating Partner Support
Research and experience show that partner resistance is the leading cause of assignment rejection, and 74% of failed assignments are linked to partner unhappiness. With so much at stake, it may be time to take a closer look at your relocating partner support.
The latest event in Sirva’s 2024 Continuing Education Webinar series — Insights on Relocating Partner Support: What the Latest Research Reveals — hosted by NetExpat’s Nathalie Brotchi and Mary Weaver, explored the current challenges and trends in partner support. The insights shared are based on a joint Relocating Partner survey conducted by NetExpat and EY, and include:
- Partner support and family well-being
- Partner employment situations
- Common reasons for relocation rejection and failed relocations
- Care versus cash
- Split family scenarios
By The Numbers: Keys to Relocating Partner Assignment Success
#1 relocating partner resistance is the #1 reason for assignment rejection |
77% of relocating partners are professionally active pre-assignment |
74% dual income is important |
74% of failed assignment linked to partner unhappiness |
67% of policy owners find split families disruptive |
Source: NetExpat & EY Relocating Partner Survey
Best Practices for Aligning with Your Employees’ Value Proposition
Aligning your partner support with your employees’ value proposition can go a long way towards assignment success. Key strategies include:
- Mobility drivers are evolving from your employees’ perspective. Ensure that you understand their needs.
- Know your company’s challenges and speak with your talent and local HR colleagues, mobile employees, and spouses/partners.
- Stay up to date on industry knowledge, solutions and related technologies and share best practices with your industry peers.
- Make sure your policy is inclusive and provides support and flexibility.
- Monitor KPIs and the impact on your program.
Watch our webinar replay for insights on current challenges and trends in partner support and how you can assist your relocating employees and their families. If you would like to have further discussions on this topic, please contact us at concierge@sirva.com or reach out to your Sirva representative.
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