Whether you're in HR, Mobility or another department, you're going to play a crucial role in what, for them, could be one of the most important periods of their life. So it's important to get it right. 

Crown Relocations is here to partner with you, offering comprehensive support to ensure a seamless transition. Let's walk through how this journey can be made as smooth as possible. 

Start by preparing your employee for their new environment. Have you explored resources like HSBC Expat Banking for insightful financial guidance? It’s invaluable for those relocating abroad. Moneycorp are also an invaluable resource for many expatriates looking to move cash into new currencies. 

Encourage your employee to delve into the local culture and norms through travel blogs and expat communities. Additionally, language training can be immensely helpful in overcoming communication barriers. Rest assured, our team is on hand to ensure all necessary documents, such as passports and work permits, are up-to-date and processed efficiently. 

Given that money will very much be top of mind for anyone taking a new step in their career overseas, our full guide on Managing money when you're moving overseas is also a useful resource to guide your relocating employee to. 

Perhaps the most important aspect of relocation is the careful handling of personal belongings. We understand that these items are more than just material possessions – they are parts of your employee's life story. It's important to communicate this early on, especially if your employee hasn't relocated before. Reassure them that, with a dependable international relocation company, they will be able to move everything from their new OLED TV to their grandmother's antique dressing cabinet. 

We provide expert services in packing, handling, and transporting everything from the smallest sentimental item to the largest piece of furniture. We've even moved some of the world's most famous pieces of art! 

Our focus is on understanding and meeting your employee's individual needs, ensuring their belongings receive the care and respect they deserve. 

The initial settlement period is crucial for a variety of reasons, if you're new to assisting in international relocations then you'll be less familiar with these, but a significant part of our service offering revolves around what we call "destination services" for a reason. That is, language training, intercultural training and more. Moving overseas is known, even in psychological circles as a deeply anxious and often stressful period. The term "expat depression" crops up both in advice articles as well as mental health literature. 

As a result, ensure you have all your bases covered for your employee. Consider arranging temporary accommodation to give your employee time to find their ideal permanent residence. Alternatively, arrange for home search before their move, to ensure they have an appropriate residence to live in well before their things are packed. 

Local expat groups, often best found through services such as InterNations, and community events are excellent for social integration and can provide much-needed emotional support during this transition.

Finally, if they have a family, it's crucial with a capital "C" that their needs are attended to. According to research on what expatriate assignments fail, family disagreements account for a majority of the reasons why. Your relocating employee and their whole family must be catered to from the beginning of the process. That's why we provide services such as school search, to provide children with the best possible education available for them in their new home. 

Understanding the healthcare system in a new country is critical for your employee's well-being. It's essential to provide them with a comprehensive overview of the healthcare landscape they will be entering. 

This includes understanding how local healthcare works, the availability of services, and any necessary insurance requirements. Utilizing resources like ExpatHealth.org can offer valuable insights into different healthcare systems worldwide. 

We can assist in identifying suitable health insurance options and guide your employee through the process of registering with healthcare providers, ensuring they have access to medical care as soon as they arrive.

 

We've also compiled a few items that, perhaps surprisingly, often get forgotten when considering the "bigger ticket" items like moving an employee's treasured guitar or making sure they have a bank account at destination. 

Much like the very specific, actionable information above. Ensuring your employee has a well-organized relocation checklist is imperative.

This should include visa and work permit processing, housing arrangements, setting up a local bank account, healthcare arrangements, cultural training, and logistics for moving personal belongings.

We work with every customer and their HR or mobility representative to ensure that they have a checklist that reflects their specific needs and requirements. 

Partnering with Crown Relocations ensures that every step of your employee's international relocation is handled with expertise and care.