Strategy
People are on the move. Nearly 15% of the world's population moves every year across town, across country, or across continents. The primary reason for people to move is for professional reasons. Moving to a new city or continent can be a very frustrating, time consuming and a highly emotional experience for a transferee and his family.
Successful resettling of corporate gypsies involves much more than packing a suitcase for a simple change of scenery. It involves establishing a new life in an often unknown and totally different location. It requires a considerable amount of time to integrate into the new community and adjust to unfamiliar cultural values and local conditions. Depending on the amount and quality of assistance the transferee has had, job related relocation can be an adventure for some and a nightmare for others.
Companies have recognized the need to be more caring of their employees and their families. The majority of HR departments usually cannot give the personal touch and in-depth support required to help their employees through the relocation process nor do they have the time, the resources or expertise to do so. Therefore they call on the professional approach of an external relocation consultant to assist the expatriate. It is a sure way of taking the pain out of moving personnel and keeping a tight control on costs and time without tying up internal resources.
The aim of the Belgian Relocation Center is to save companies and employees valuable time and money during the relocation process and to ensure a smooth and positive transition. We play a critical role in preventing future problems by supporting the transferee and family through a successful move and helping to maintain a good company-employee balance.
BRC's long term experience, know-how, practical and highly personalized support makes an employee adapt fast and successfully to local conditions and obtain a sympathetic understanding of the cultural values and characteristics of the local community. It makes the transferees feel welcome and protected which results in a much faster adaptation in the new home country.
Obviously, everybody stands to win from a successful relocation: the company, the executive, the family and the local community.