The Power of Innovative Relocation Technology

Take Advantage of New Mobility Advances

For employees and companies alike, relocation had stayed relatively the same for the last few decades. For the employee, they would either work with an outsourced firm or an internal team to arrange relocation. Often speaking by phone or in person, there was a pile of paperwork and for companies, it created a lot of work and costs without a lot of value.

For the heaviest hitters in the relocation and mobility management space, there wasn’t a lot of interest in improving their dated practices. This worked OK for everyone, but was it a great, modern experience for all employees?

Technology Changes Relocation

A few years ago, a small number of companies started asking why the relocation experience couldn’t be helped with the aid of technology. It had helped with other industries, such as air travel and banking. Relocation is one activity that is uniquely positioned to benefit from new technology.

• Relocation is mobile. Relocation is inherently mobile, yet many technologies require you to be at your desktop. That doesn’t make sense when your desktop is packed into boxes. Mobile apps and smartphones should be able to give employees relocation assistance wherever they need it.
• Relocation is infrequent. Most people only move a handful of times in their life. Having technology that guides you through the process, from evaluating your needs to scheduling the move, is essential.
• Relocation needs service. Relocation technology and service need to work hand in hand with one another, so when you do need a human touch, you get it.

Embrace New Innovations

New technology in relocation can help your organization accomplish so much more, effectively and efficiently. For newer generations in the workforce, or even those who are simply comfortable taking control of their relocation, technology can enable the visibility and decision-making employees crave.

But you still need a service offering backing up that technology. Many things can come up during the relocation process that are hard to anticipate and solve without a human touch. Plus, for executives or employees who would rather have a relocation consultant’s assistance, it is absolutely essential.