Employers should ensure that the employee has a smooth relocation so that working overseas is not a problem for them and they enjoy it. It is useful for employees to work in global locations and develop an international network. Following are some tips for employee relocation.


[b]Scoping[/b]


Scoping helps in knowing a foreign location although a relocation consultant does give services for finding a house, settling, and area orientation in the new place. For scoping, you need to send the employee with their spouse to the new location for seven days on a paid trip. It will help an employee in finding jobs for their spouse and kids. Give some websites and overseas employee’s contacts to them for scoping.


[b]Set Clear Expectations[/b]


Set clear expectations with your employees by letting them know about the new responsibilities, salary, work hours, and movement process.


[b]Cross Culture Training[/b]


Giving cross culture training to employees helps in overcoming the culture shock they might face in an overseas location. It helps in adjusting to a new culture.


[b]Arrival Orientation[/b]


Arrival orientation is necessary during the initial stages when the employees move to a new location during the first few weeks. Let the employee have a mentor in the foreign location. Give them team activities and foreign language training. Take the services of a relocation consultant.


[b]Help Employee Spouses Develop Social Network[/b]


If your employee’s spouse is not allowed a work permit immediately, help them to develop a social network.


[b]Be In Touch With Your Employee[/b]


Maintain a constant connection and communication with the employee and be updated on the assignments that they do. Let them have a flexible work schedule for better results and improved productivity.