Moving a house is already a daunting task, so moving acorporate business can be mind-boggling. Especially when it comes to having to
move all of your employees with you. At best they will feel apprehensive, and
at worse they will resent you for it. However, there are ways that can help
make the transition from one city to another seamless, and help lighten the
burden on your employees. In this article we'll give you 5 tips that will
result in happier employees and help ensure a healthier bottom line.
Tip #1: Equip your employees for the new city
This means, make it as simple as possible for your employees
to find their way around their new environment. For example, let them know
where the best neighborhoods for families are, or for young professionals.
Inform them what the climate is like. Or, if your company can afford it, send
them on a pilot trip so they can see for themselves and start to explore new
neighborhoods, the new office, and their new city. Plus, you can get your legal
team or HR to put together information that will help your employees keep track
of their expenses to help with the parts of the move that are tax-deductible.
Tip #2: Be honest and concise about your relocation policy
and/or package
Inform your employees how you plan to compensate them for
the relocation. Let them know how much of the move you're going to cover and if
you plan on finding them new housing. Communication during this time is crucial
for building trust and a strong work environment. Also, create a space for
employees to ask questions and address concerns they may have before moving.
Tip #3: Assist your employees by helping to take care of the
essentials before the move
The last thing you want is to have employees that are
distracted from their work. So, enlist your HR team to help provide assistance,
so your employees can keep their attention focused on work. For example, your
HR team can help with tedious tasks such as setting up bank accounts,
transferring health insurance, gathering information on requirements for car
registrations, drivers license changes, and even registering kids for school.
Tip #4: Help your employees find temporary housing
Unless you plan on offering housing as part of your
relocation package, assist your employees by helping to identify options for
temporary housing when they arrive. Whether it's helping them locate a
long-term hotel suite or setting them up with a fully furnished rental house,
don't leave your employees in a new city without any form of housing. You can
go a step further by assisting employees who have children to locate different
school options, to help make their move into a new school more efficient.
Tip #5: Hire a high quality and reputable moving company
Even with all your other efforts, at the end of the day,
hiring a professional and reputable moving company can help put everyone's mind
at ease. A reputable company will use quality workers and packaging supplies to
ensure all the equipment and files will get to new location in a safe and
organized fashion. Also, help your employees book their move through the same
reputable moving company that you are using to move your office. This will just
help them feel like you care and value them the way you value your company.
After all, they are what make your business go round.
While moving your
corporation can be stressful, you can lighten the burden by following these 5
tips. Essentially, what it boils down to is making sure that your employees
know they are valued and will be well taken care of. Plus, by using quality
movers and packaging supplies you can ensure your employees that they will not
only be taken care of themselves, but all of the work they've done for you will
also be safe. Happy moving!
