ARE YOU RELOCATING EMPLOYEES? If so, you might need a CVE.
Many people in the mobility industry will be familiar with a CVE report but for the uninitiated, a Comparable Value Estimate is used by an employer to establish the difference in the housing costs between a relocating employee’s current situation and what they will experience in their new community. If the employee is being transferred […]
Move Management Services
SAVE MONEY AND STRESS WITH MOVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES There’s no other way to say it. Moving employees to a new location can be a stressful ordeal. There are so many moving parts it’s really hard to keep everything straight. A successful move requires attention to detail and frankly it takes experience. There’s […]
Workplace Diversity
A diverse workplace is common in today’s Canadian business world. It’s a true reflection of our nation’s unique communities and philosophies. The definition of diversity is not limited by ethnicity, culture or religion. It’s important to be aware that diversity can include many factors including economic status, beliefs, gender, first language, religion, sexual orientation, skill-sets, […]
Relocation Services Canada – Moving With Children
Moving With Children Moving is challenging for anyone, but children can have an especially hard time. Children face many of the same challenges adults face when moving. They too are leaving a lot behind including friends, school and their home. Children will often feel powerless during a move. The best way to make their transition […]
Social Media – Bridging the Gaps in Employee Relocation
Employee Relocation Employee relocation can be a complicated process with a lot of moving parts. Managing all of these elements is often challenging. The solution may be found in something many of us use every day. Social media may be the perfect solution for bringing together all the elements in an employee relocation. Also, it […]
The Exciting Possibility of Online Employee Relocation Services
The Internet has dramatically altered the way many of us do business today. We’ve seen century old business concepts change in relatively short periods of time due to the increasing role the Internet takes in modern-day life. Employee relocation services may also be altered by today’s digital landscape. The primary goal of employee relocation is […]
How Your Employee Relocation Impacts Your Taxes
Tax season is not that far away. If you’ve relocated domestically for work during 2014 you may be eligible for some tax deductions. Anyone who has moved domestically to start a new job or to maintain a job and relocated at least 40 km closer to a new workplace may be able to deduct eligible […]
Saving Money With Properly Planned Employee Relocation
A full Employee Relocation from origin to final destination can be one of the most expensive employee benefits offered by a company. There are actually many ways that companies can save money and still provide their employees with the conveniences and security of a well rounded relocation package. Every employee relocation is unique. The business […]
Top 10 most livable cities in the world include Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary
The top 10 cities are as follows: Melbourne. Vienna. Vancouver. Toronto. Calgary (tied). Adelaide (tied). Sydney. Helsinki. Perth. Auckland. The magazine ranks cities based on the following categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Features of each city are assessed to determine which cities around the world provide the best and worst […]
A "Stress-free" & "Smooth Transition" to Toronto
“Thanks so much for your assistance through this process, Michelle. I’m always pleased with your services. You have helped me on two relocations, both of which you took the stress out of. It’s always a smooth transition and easy to look for places with you. I will definitely use you as a recommendation for any new […]
Going the "Extra Mile" in Montreal
“Thanks for following up, Francesca. The only thing that’s left is to receive the driver’s license, and that should come in any day! With regards to your service I can only have good words. You’ve always been available, professional, understanding of our lapses and you also went the extra mile to give us useful information […]
An "Incredible" Experience Relocating to Calgary
“Hi Pauline, Thanks for checking in. The place we secured is amazing! I just wanted to let you know how extremely helpful you were in making this happen. You were very proactive and knowledgeable about the area, and seeing 12 places made me feel really secure in making a decision. I’m incredibly impressed…my “house hunting” experiences in […]
"Smooth Transition" from Shanghai to Calgary
“Hi Theresa, First of all, thank you for all your help and support during our transition period from Shanghai to Calgary. Your expedited responses to all of our questions, queries and concerns were very much appreciated. Starting from our initial conversation from China to our new home move-in completion here in Calgary you provided us […]
Employee Relocation – Moving of Household Goods
Every household goods move is unique to the individual relocating employee. Even if it’s a location your company has moved employees to before circumstances change based on the individual, and your in-house HR department is likely not able to handle the unpredictable nature of a move. For this reason many organizations turn to experts in […]
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Welcomehome is happy to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, thank-you Taylor for the nomination. After making a donation Judy, Nitin, Lynn, and Michelle got a little frosty! We now nominate Jenn Johnson and co., the Bordelay’s, Terry Katchay, and Marie Claude Pigeon. You have 24hrs, GOOD LUCK!
"Friendly" and "Knowledgeable" Service in Calgary
Thanks to one of our team members,, this relocating employee and his family found a great rental property in their relocation to Calgary. “Hi Jill, Overall I really enjoyed working with you, very knowledgeable about the general Calgary area and you didn’t just work with me as a client you worked with me as a friend. […]
"Precise Information" and "Great Customer Service" in Calgary
Welcomehome Relocations is the leading Canadian destination service provider to the business community. Our primary objective is to enable the relocating professional to focus solely on their job, while we take care of the rest. One of our experienced Relocation Specialists in Calgary was able to accomplish that goal by successfully settling a transferee in […]
Canadian Winter Wonders
Thanks to American Appraisal for this great infographic on Canadian Winters.
