Some interested articles on Corporate Relocation, from Independent Sources, Mobility Magazine, and ReloJournal.

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Jeff Scislow and Vinnie Tracey discuss the impact on the transferee of referral fees as it relates to quality of service.

TOP PICK! Relocation Referral fees - Are they hurting the transferees?  The Relocation Company implies that you HAVE to use "their agent."  True or false?  Who benefits from this "arrangement?"

Calculating Miscellaneous Expense Allowances for Relocating Employees
When an employee relocates, who covers such out-of-pocket expenses as carpet cleaning, drapery installation,
utility and cable TV hook-ups, drivers license/vehicle registration, trash removal, and other incidentals?
More often than not it's the employer, not the employee, who is picking up the tab.

Pet Relocation: Moving the Feathered, Finned and Four-Legged
Members of Your Family
Relocating a pet doesn't have to be a harrowing experience for your
transferees or their pets, according to this expert on worldwide pet relocation.

The Taxing State of Property Ownership
When it comes to residential property taxes, not all locations are created equal.

from Runzheimer International

Economy Impacting Employee Transfers
Annual survey reveals current trends in corporate relocation

Preparing for Layoffs: Tips for Creating Equitable Severance Packages
The two most significant factors in the time it takes someone to find a new job are age and salary level -
not the length of service, which is what most companies use to create a severance policy.

In Search of Temporary Corporate Housing
What corporate relocation professionals should look for when arranging temporary corporate
housing for transferring employees and executives
by Allison Jurjens

Employees who moved to a new home during 2000 and meet IRS requirements, may be able to
deduct some or all of their moving expenses.

Hot Housing Markets Create Problems for Transferees
In today's hot housing market, many transferees are finding that "Home, sweet, home"
may not be quite as sweet as they'd like it to be.  

Kids' Issues - Helping Children of All Ages Get Settled After a Move
Every year, one out of five American families moves. One of the most important issues to anyone with kids is their reaction to the news that they're moving and their adjustment to the new home. Keeping children "in the loop," consulting them about choices whenever possible, and including them in the family game plan will work wonders toward their adjustment.

from RPS Relocation Services

More Companies Use Lump-Sum Programs
The trend toward providing up-front, lump-sum allowances to transferees during the relocation process continues,
according to a recent industry survey.

Atlas Van Lines Revamps Corporate Relocation Survey

Atlas' annual survey of corporate relocation policies and practices finds that few companies
assist employees with elder care, and family ties still main reason for declining a job transfer.

Career Relocation - Part II: Making a Smooth Transition
by Max Messmer, Chairman and CEO of Robert Half International

With the continued increase in the number of  dual-career families, a relocation today often means changes
to both partners' careers. Here are some helpful steps relocating partners can take to ensure their careers
continue to move in the right direction. 

The Ten Most Significant Relocation Challenges
by Beverly Roman

Relocation presents a number of challenges for employers and employees alike. Here, from
renowned relocation expert Beverly Roman, are ten of the most significant. 

The 10 Most Common Defects Found During a Home Inspection
from the California Real Estate Inspection Association

Contrary to popular belief, the stability of a house's foundation is not the main focus of a home inspection.

Trailing Successfully - An Inside Look at Life as a Male Trailing Spouse
by Mark Ridlen

Life as a male trailing spouse presents some unique challenges. Here, from an expat who's 'over there,
doing that,' are some wise insights and helpful advice on what it takes to succeed.

We Are Family - The Impact of Family on Relocation
from Runzheimer International

Sweeping family issues under the rug during a relocation can cost a company up to six months of lower productivity.

Companies Pay Nearly $35,000 to Sell Average Home in Inventory

While the average appraised value of inventoried homes (properties that companies purchase from
relocating employees) rose slightly to $182,833, selling costs actually decreased.

Spouse/Partner Assistance and Other Industry Trends

Among other things, a new industry survey shows that companies are more inclined to provide
spouse/partner assistance to transferring employees.

Packing -- the Key to a Successful Move

Moving? You're not alone. During any given year, 43 million Americans change their place of residence. Whether the experience is pleasant or unpleasant depends largely on whether you incur damage during your move. Not sure how to do your own packing? Here's some helpful advice from Global Van Lines.

Most Companies Offer No-Interest Loans to Transferring Employees
New survey reveals how American companies assist their homeowning transferees

Cost of Living Payments More Popular Today
Runzheimer surveys 386 North American relocation managers to learn their views and policies on cost-of-living payments.

On the Move in America
A new survey takes a look at who's moving, where, and what employers are offering in the way of assistance.