According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the percentage of the population that moved within the same country decreased from 13.6% in 1948 to 6.9% in 2016. Why is this? One theory is that the perceived added value an employee gains when they relocate, is falling....
84% of Millennials have said they would relocate for a specific job. Evidence suggests this is because Millenials are starting families later in life and instead focusing on their careers. Therefore, companies will likely find that their top talent will be much more flexible when...
The Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017 was signed into law on December 22, 2017, and it’s changing the way many companies handle their relocation policy and how they compensate their employees.According to our report, “The State of Employee Relocation 2018”, HR leaders...
This year, Simple Moving Labor commissioned a survey to gain an objective look at how corporate relocation policies are used as a strategic organizational tool. One of the central aspects of this survey was to assess where relocation policies and services fall short.The survey found...
Moving is expensive -- and that’s putting it nicely. The average interstate full-service move will cost you $4,300 according to The American Moving and Storage Association. You could opt for a full DIY move, enlisting friends and family for what would result in a weekend-long...
Here at Simple Moving Labor, we have officially announced our partnership with Move for Hunger, a non-profit organization established to support the efforts of community food banks in North America.During a move, it is common for individuals to throw out a good deal of items....
Back in May, we commissioned a survey of HR leaders and relocation professionals in order to get a better, more objective look at how corporate relocation policies are being used as a strategic organizational tool.We successfully surveyed over 70 senior-level human resource and relocation executives,...
The national unemployment rate decreased in May to 3.8 percent, a half percent lower than a year ago. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May unemployment rates decreased in 14 states and stayed level in the other 36. Eleven states reported a decrease...
