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Winning with Relocation Integration

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Relocation integration helps Human Resource Departments reduce risk while increasing operational efficiencies. Many HR professionals seek greater productivity from their Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and Payroll software programs. HRIS may encompass a number of basic functionalities to allow for HR management including:

  • Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Performance
  • Training/Learning
  • Employee Development
  • Reporting

Companies use HRIS programs to gain a number of benefits. These benefits may include detailed record keeping and support for strategic initiatives. Ultimately, a company’s HRIS is usually in place to increase data accuracy and efficiency.

Relocation Integration: a Winning Strategy

Relocation programs often require employee data to effectively facilitate the relocation process. New hires and transferees may need household goods moves, business travel, expense tracking, temporary housing, and home sale/purchase benefits. The path to greatest efficiency between HRIS, Payroll, and relocation programs is through relocation integration.

Addressing Operational Demands of Relocation and Reducing Company and Employee Risk

The demand for operational HRIS and Payroll efficiency is at an all-time high. There are hundreds of blogs, white papers, and other content produced by Relocation Management Companies (RMCs) describing technology innovation and their capabilities. However, only a few RMCs truly have the capability and resources to provide cloud-based relocation integration solutions that effectively and efficiently help HR and Payroll stakeholders.

Road Map to Relocation Integration

A successful cloud-based relocation integration solution starts with a road map or project plan that supports the accurate and timely transmission of data between the RMC’s operating system and the client company’s HRIS and Payroll software programs. The relocation integration road map should be designed to foster collaborative engagement with stakeholders to execute on 5 key steps. These 5 steps cover the implementation of relocation integration solutions designed around the company’s needs and specific system requirements.

5 Steps to Cloud-Based Relocation Integration

  1. Project Planning: Participants collaborate and implement goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables for the project plan.
  2. Integration Design: Stakeholders establish FTP and/or API integration types, establish data elements for transmission, parameters, and business rules.
  3. Configuration: Programmers begin configuration development for data conversion.
  4. Integration Testing: User training and data transmission testing begins.
  5. Project Completion: Launch with ongoing monitoring and management.

A proven relocation integration process for data transmissions will provide the company’s relocation program with a number of significant benefits:

  • Measurable process efficiencies
  • Reduced human error due to data entry, duplications, typos
  • Data insights and analytics
  • Increased compliance confidence
  • Improved year-end process
  • Accuracy guarantees no need for W-2 C (corrected wage and tax statements)

What Should Employers do?

Employers looking to increase the efficiency of their HRIS and Payroll software programs with a relocation integration should work with an experienced and knowledgeable Relocation Management Company (RMC). RMCs with proven cloud-based technology solutions will help HR and Payroll stakeholders achieve greater effectiveness and significant efficiencies.

Conclusion

GMS’ team of corporate relocation experts has helped many of our clients determine how to achieve greater program efficiencies and productivity with relocation integration. Our team can help your company understand how to follow the 5 steps to cloud-based relocation integration following a collaborative approach with all stakeholders.

GMS was the first relocation company to register as a “.com.” The company also created the first online interactive tools and calculators, and revolutionized the entire relocation industry. GMS continues to set the industry pace as the pioneer in innovation and technology solutions with its proprietary MyRelocation® technology platform.

Learn best practices from Global Mobility Solutions, the relocation industry and technology experts who are dedicated to keeping you informed and connected. Contact our experts online to learn more about how your company can achieve operational efficiencies and productivity through relocation integration, or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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Relocation Artificial Intelligence: What is on the Industry Horizon?

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GMS clients in the technology sector recognize the positive aspects that relocation artificial intelligence can provide to their organizations. These clients operate on the cusp of technological innovation. As a result, many are actively working on innovative solutions that use computers to perform tasks that usually require human interaction. Their industry experiences provide real world examples that the relocation industry can leverage to improve many processes.

What is Relocation Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can represent many different concepts and approaches. Ultimately, AI is the process whereby a machine can:

  1. Learn from what it experiences on its own
  2. Make adjustments based on its receipt of new inputs
  3. Perform tasks that mirror those performed by humans

These AI-capable machines often must process natural language patterns and utilize “deep learning.” In computer parlance, deep learning can be described as the creation and use of a large network of neurons by way of computers. This network can process a large amount of data. Deep learning is thus very similar to how human brains work. There are online certification courses and helpful resources related to Deep Learning Algorithms.

AI Developers can use computers with large amounts of data to train these large networks to respond and act similar to how humans would respond and act. Therefore, relocation artificial intelligence is the use of AI-capable machines to perform tasks usually performed by humans during a new hire or transferee relocation.

How Might Relocation Artificial Intelligence Impact Industry Processes?

Several industry processes might be impacted by the application of AI-capable machines. Processes that might change due to relocation artificial intelligence include those that require repetition of a task or a set of tasks following a specific set of rules, guidelines, and definitions.

The top 3 industry processes that might be impacted by AI include:

1. Moving Cost Estimating

Yembo has implemented AI into their moving cost estimating program. The company’s technology utilizes deep learning and robotics algorithms. This allows the program to recognize household goods, count them, and compile the information into a cost estimate. Users only need access to a mobile web browser to access the platform. The technology calculates results including percentage estimates for accuracy based on its visual perception.

2. Real Estate Appraisals

Appraisal uses AI to create a specific formula that allows the company to predict property values and then convert these values into accurate pricing. Their focus is on removing margins of error and guesswork from property valuations and forecasts for prices. As a result, this type of relocation artificial intelligence will greatly enhance pricing decisions.

3. Mortgage Loan Initiations

Black Knight launched Digital Point of Sale, an AI-powered solution that is integrated with the company’s Empower® loan origination system. The solution leverages the company’s artificial intelligence virtual assistant, “AIVA.”

What Does This Mean?

Relocation artificial intelligence is already in place for several industry processes. Many industry suppliers are leveraging AI to automate a number of tasks. Automation for repetitive tasks and processes will help reduce errors. Also, it will allow companies to focus on providing greater value in those areas that are not repetitive.

What Should Employers do About Relocation Artificial Intelligence?

Employers should work with a qualified and experienced Relocation Management Company (RMC). RMCs will have knowledge that can assist companies in understanding how processes that utilize AI can help their relocation program. They can also share recommendations and guidelines in case studies to ensure results meet expectations as well as increase new hire and transferee satisfaction.

Conclusion

GMS’ team of corporate relocation experts has helped thousands of our clients enhance their relocation programs through innovative technology solutions. Our team can help your company understand how relocation artificial intelligence in different processes can provide a wide range of benefits.

GMS was the first relocation company to register as a .com. The company also created the first online interactive tools and calculators, and revolutionized the entire relocation industry. GMS continues to set the industry pace as the pioneer in innovation and technology solutions with its proprietary MyRelocation® technology platform.

Global Mobility Solutions is proud to be named and ranked #1 Overall, and #1 in Quality of Service by HRO Today’s 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Contact our experts online to learn more about relocation artificial intelligence, or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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Relocation Technology Features: What You Should Expect

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Companies should expect a number of relocation technology features when they consider working with a Relocation Management Company (RMC). Some of the most useful features may seem similar among such programs, but their execution in the various technologies may vary widely. Companies should request a full demonstration to ensure the technology will provide transferees as well as the organization the best possible experience.

Review of Relocation Technology Features

The preference for specific relocation technology features will depend on the user’s role in the organization. Transferees have different needs than Human Resource Department employees or Accounting Department team members. Robust technology solutions should be easy to use and designed to process each function’s tasks quickly and seamlessly.

Relocation Technology Features for Transferees

  1. Access Relocation Benefit Details
  2. Access Relocation Calculators and Tools
  3. Connect with Relocation Coach
  4. Download Helpful Relocation Guides
  5. Easy to Access Training Videos
  6. Expense Submission and Reimbursement
  7. Interactive Map
  8. Intuitive User Interface (important for all relocation technology features)
  9. Seamless Relocation Experience
  10. Simple to Navigate Menus
  11. Track Payment History
  12. Universal Access on Any Device, Any Time, Anywhere
  13. View and Track Initiated Services
  14. View Initiated Service Progress

DETAIL on #4: “Download Helpful Relocation Guides”

Some RMCs provide a limited amount of information about a specific destination, often published by a local organization. This type of information may not include some of the most helpful resources, such as the cost of living, schools in the local area, or exciting places to visit in the area.

Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) creates detailed Destination Spotlight documents for both Domestic and Global locations that employers can share with transferees. These documents include information about the city or town, cultural highlights, shopping venues, and local restaurants. GMS can also produce these Spotlights in video format. Video Destination Spotlights are professionally created. As a result, they help transferees and their family members visualize what it will be like to live in their new location.

Relocation Technology Features for Organizational Team Members

  1. Cloud-Based Proprietary Technology
  2. Flexible and Customizable Reporting Options
  3. Helpful Resources
  4. Relocation APIs
  5. Secure and Continually Updated Technology Platform
  6. Streamlined Relocation Program Management
  7. Universal Access on Any Device, Any Time, Anywhere

DETAIL on #4: “Relocation APIs”

Some RMCs may provide solutions to share data between their relocation technology features and the client’s data systems. Often these solutions may require transferring files on a regular basis, using FTP, or File Transfer Protocol. FTP is a way to share files from one user who uploads them to a server, so that another user can download these files to their own server. FTP is simple, and works reasonably well provided all aspects of the software and process are correctly initiated, each and every time.

GMS’ team of developers has extensive experience building Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). An API provides a framework for different computer systems to communicate and share information. It lists operations that software developers can use as they design data systems. Also, an API includes descriptions for what they actually do.

A relocation API is specifically designed to facilitate the communication of information that an RMC uses for initiations and other relocation-related functions. Clients can save time and increase the accuracy of transferee initiations in their relocation program by using a relocation API.

What Should Companies do when Comparing Relocation Technology Features?

Companies should work with a qualified Relocation Management Company (RMC) that can provide access to a robust relocation technology. This will help ensure they have access to relocation technology features that support successful transferee relocations, and that help the company effectively manage their relocation program. MyRelocation™ from Global Mobility Solutions is a single-platform, online relocation management suite that provides clients and their transferees an array of decision-making, tracking, and expense management tools.

Conclusion

GMS’ team of corporate relocation experts has helped thousands of our clients understand how to identify the relocation technology features most helpful for their transferees and organization. Our team can help your company design a relocation policy that uses industry-leading relocation technology solutions to provide the best experience for transferees and employees.

GMS was the first relocation company to register as a .com. The company also created the first online interactive tools and calculators, and revolutionized the entire relocation industry. GMS continues to set the industry pace as the pioneer in innovation and technology solutions with its proprietary MyRelocation™ technology platform.

Global Mobility Solutions is proud to be named and ranked #1 Overall, and #1 in Quality of Service by HRO Today’s 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Contact our experts online to discuss how your company can learn more about relocation technology features and industry-leading solutions, or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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Saving Time and Increasing Data Accuracy with a Relocation API

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Clients can save time and increase the accuracy of transferee initiations in their relocation program through an Application Programming Interface, or relocation API. An API provides a framework for different computer systems to communicate and share information. Generally, it lists operations that software developers can use in their design work. Also, an API includes descriptions for what they actually do. A relocation API facilities the communication of information that a Relocation Management Company (RMC) uses for initiations or other relocation-related functions.

Where Should a Client Start with a Relocation API?

The Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) team of developers has extensive experience building APIs to help clients with their relocation program needs. The team recently built an exceptionally robust relocation API for a client’s in-house system to interact with MyRelocation®. Award winning cloud-based MyRelocation® technology is specifically designed to streamline a company’s relocation management.

The GMS MyRelocation® technology provides everything a transferee needs to track and manage their relocation. It also provides clients with an advance financial reporting dashboard including over 200 custom reports on demand.

GMS’ team of developers recommends that before discussing a relocation API, clients should identify their goals. Having clear goals and defined end tasks helps developers quickly hone in on several possible solutions that will work correctly. In general, clients should consider goals including:

  1. Increasing process efficiency
  2. Improving data accuracy
  3. Providing flexibility for data and processes
  4. Enhancing speed of data transfer
  5. Additional and possible future uses for the relocation API data

For example, a client may want to implement a relocation API to replace current processes of completing online forms or submitting PDF documents that duplicate data in the client’s current system. Many clients with transferees already have the relocating employee’s information within their internal Human Resource Information System (HRIS). A relocation API can leverage this data to facilitate relocation initiations in the MyRelocation® portal. That same data is then available for use to interface with the GMS Travel Management Program. It might also be of use with visa and immigration systems for global relocations.

What does a Relocation API do?

Once a client defines their goals, developers can work together to define the relocation API. Major elements of it should include:

  • What the API actually does—the data it communicates with between systems
  • How the API works within the systems—where does data reside and how does it move between systems
  • The specific actions on each side of the interface to facilitate its functioning

By taking a holistic approach to development, clients and GMS can anticipate relocation program requirements and transferee needs. Clients can achieve significant process efficiencies and direct time savings toward value-added corporate objectives.

What Should Employers do?

Employers should examine their current relocation programs and processes to identify opportunities to create a relocation API. This will help internal departments increase their efficiency and save valuable time they can use to focus on business goals and corporate objectives.

Employers should work with a qualified and experienced Relocation Management Company (RMC) that can provide guidance and insight as to best practices for developing a relocation API. Industry-leading relocation technology solutions are specially designed to quickly and easily integrate with each client’s Human Resource Information Systems.

Conclusion

Global Mobility Solutions’ team of corporate relocation experts has helped thousands of our clients understand how to identify and develop their relocation API. Our team can help your company create a relocation API that follows industry best practices. As a result, your company will save time, and increase its data accuracy.

GMS was the first relocation company to register as a .com. The company also created the first online interactive tools and calculators, and revolutionized the entire relocation industry. GMS continues to set the industry pace as the pioneer in innovation and technology solutions with its proprietary MyRelocation® technology platform.

Global Mobility Solutions is proud to be named and ranked #1 Overall, and #1 in Quality of Service by HRO Today’s 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Learn best practices from Global Mobility Solutions, the relocation industry and technology experts. Contact our experts online to discuss your company’s interest in developing a relocation API, or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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MyRelocation® Technology is an Industry-leading Relocation Technology Solution

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Global Mobility Solutions’ MyRelocation® Technology is an industry-leading relocation technology solution. Companies that provide leading relocation technology solutions to their employees will have greater employee satisfaction and a higher rate of successful relocations. By ensuring information is secure, processes are simple, and tools are easy to use, companies give employees assurance their relocation will proceed quickly and smoothly. Technology that has extensive features, is customizable, and that can handle additional employees and functions over time provides companies with a robust solution to relocation program management.

Leading relocation technology provides the following five benefits:

Easily Integrates with Current Systems

Relocation technology should integrate with company systems and leverage current data and report formats. Terminology, timing, and work flows should be easily accommodated within the technology.

Fully Secure

Ensuring the privacy and protection of your employee’s personal information is of utmost importance. A leading relocation technology will have the appropriate levels of Privacy Compliance and Service Organization Controls.

Simple to Use

Relocation technology should be simple for employees to use, as well as for human resources, recruiting, and other administrative functions. Mobile employees will appreciate a technology that provides everything they need during their relocation process, and administrative employees will find their relocation program management tasks easy to complete.

Many Features

An extensive array of features should be offered in a leading relocation technology, including tools, reports, dashboards, and estimators. The features should be easy to customize so that employees with specific requirements can be set up and running quickly and easily.

Technology is Scalable

As your company expands, your relocation technology should be able to take on additional employees, requirements, and features. Customizable technology that is scalable can accommodate more employees and can easily grow with your company.

Conclusion

Companies and their employees benefit from using a leading relocation technology for managing relocation processes. Safe, secure, and compliant technology ensures privacy and protection of employee information, as well as easy to use tools that make information and expense tracking and reporting quick and simple.

MyRelocation® Technology from Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) is a fully secure, single-platform, customizable, and scalable online relocation management technology. MyRelocation® Technology provides you and your employees a wide range of decision-making, tracking, and expense management tools when they need them, where they need them. To learn more about MyRelocation® Technology contact one of our relocation program experts for a demonstration or give us a call at 800.617.1904 or 480.922.0700 today.

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