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International Relocation Services

GLOBAL MOBILITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION Management

International relocation services have never been more critical to corporations on the move. Corporate global mobility services for international companies in today’s competitive environment need to be customized in their approach to modern workforce mobility challenges. We design and optimize international relocation services and programs through competitive benchmarking and workforce mobility best practices by using a consultative approach to corporate global and delivering programs customized to your organization.

For 30 years, Global Mobility Solutions (GMS) has been helping companies update and build successful global mobility programs. Our team takes pride in providing the best international relocation services so that your company can overcome talent mobility challenges. GMS is the industry leader in providing relocation assistance to companies. 

We take the time to understand your business and customize our services to meet your unique needs. Our team has extensive experience managing all aspects of the relocation process, from pre-decision to destination arrival and beyond. 

We believe that the success of our services can be measured by how well your organization’s objectives are met. Therefore, we look at factors such as talent retention, acceptance ratios, and meeting cost thresholds while ensuring transferee and family satisfaction. 

GMS’ headquarters are in Scottsdale, Arizona. We staff over 300 operational and account management positions. GMS has established Account Liaisons for Human Resources and Accounting in 140 countries.

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We Provide the Best International Relocation Services

GMS has the proven capability to deliver the full scope of our services in over 140 countries globally. Every year, GMS manages the relocation of about 30,000 transferees and assignees for over 400 diverse clients. By leveraging our innovative milestone management process, GMS ensures that your assignees’ relocations are completed promptly and efficiently. 

Using milestone management processes, we ensure your workforce is manageable during an international relocation. This provides them with critical information to initiate required services. For international relocation services, this process is the following:

STEP 1: PRE-DECISION

– Needs assessment, policy, and program review

– Access to MyRelocation

– Broker Market Analysis

– Mortgage Calculator and approval

– Online information about neighborhoods, schools, lifestyles, and more

– Travel services

– Community tours

 

STEP 2: PRE-ASSIGNMENT

– Visa and immigration services

– Medical exams

– Global tax briefing

– Home/Rent disposition

– Auto disposition

– Area orientation

– Home finding

– Pre-assignment schooling assistance

 

STEP 3: PRE-DECISION TRIP

– Cultural and language training

– Shipment of goods

– Pet transportation

– Miscellaneous allowance

 

STEP 4: FINAL MOVE

– Move-in/settling-in services

– Temporary living assistance

– Spouse/Partner career support

– School Placement

– Host transportation

 

STEP 5: ONGOING SUPPORT

– Ongoing cultural & language training

– Tenancy management

– Ongoing allowances

– Tax equalization

– Tax filings

– Visa tracking and renewals

– Annual global statement of earnings

 

STEP 6: REPATRIATION

– Monitoring of repatriation

– Setting of date

– Engage six months before the move date

– Develop repatriation plan

– Repeat steps 2, 3, & 4

International Program Management

Our full suite of international program management services includes program and policy reviews to help educate employees on new policies, policy benchmarking and implementation to ensure competitiveness in your program, cost containment reviews to identify and quantify mobility cost, international group move services for 10 or more employees, relocation implementation and transition through our network of suppliers and document development to help enhance every aspect of your operation.

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Global Pre-Assignment

Pre-Assignment services help clients and candidates ensure successful international relocations and GMS has the knowledge and expertise to help your company assess candidates for assignments and provide your employees with the best relocation experience possible. Our pre-assignment services include candidate assessments, orientation tours simulating life in the new host country, projections of costs and fees, and education and adaptation assessments for employees and families.

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International Assignments

International assignments are incredibly helpful for helping businesses achieve organizational objectives and mobility goals. GMS employs a number of best practices to ensure these international assignments are smooth and efficient. We assign each employee an assignment management coordinator to offer assistance with all services provided. GMS assists with visa and immigration services, cultural and language training and also offer education, vehicle and home finding assistance for families.

Our cloud-based relocation technology is designed to help you streamline your company’s relocation management.

Repatriation

GMS manages and provides consultation on the exit procedures from the host country to assist with country specific departure needs such as lease terminations, deposit recoveries, refurbishment assistance, utility and local membership terminations, as well as the cancellation of any local de-registrations.

We also offer repatriation training to the assignee and their family to assist in their reintegration into their home culture.

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