UrbanBound Employee Relocation Blog

Relocation 1 minute read The Business Case for Offering Employee Relocation

Perhaps your company is thinking about offering employee relocation benefits for the first time. Or...

4 minute read Relocating Summer 2022: What You Need To Know

Relocating this summer will be one of the most challenging times to move in...

Relocation 1 minute read How to Get Healthcare Professionals Credentialled Faster: Update Your Relocation Program

As the healthcare labor shortage intensifies, hospitals are eager to get...

Recruiting 2 minute read Veterinarian Recruiting Tips: How to Find the Best Talent

Trying to hire a great new veterinarian, but not finding much success? You’re...

Recruiting 1 minute read Recruiting during a Recession: 8 Out of the Box Recruiting Strategies

Understaffed? You’re not alone. According to the latest Bureau of Labor...

Relocation 3 minute read Intern Travel: Should I Relocate for an Internship?

So, you’re ready to apply for a college internship…that’s great! An internship...

Relocation 1 minute read What Does a Relocation Consultant Do?

A relocation consultant is a service professional who helps employees plan and...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read How Does Paid Relocation Work?

Paid relocation—aka corporate relocation—occurs when employers finance some or...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read What is the Meaning of Relocation Tax Gross Up?

If you don’t fully understand the term “relocation tax gross up,” you’re not...

Relocation 1 minute read Executive Relocations: How to Stand Apart

How competitive are your company’s executive relocation benefits? If it’s been...

Relocation 1 minute read A Guide to Smooth, Low-Stress Pet Relocation

So, you scored a new job and you’re excited to relocate—but that means Buddy,...

Relocation 1 minute read 5 Tips on Physician Relocation

As the physician shortage becomes more acute, healthcare organizations are...

Relocation 1 minute read How to Ask for Relocation Assistance

So, you’re about to receive a great job offer in an exciting, far-away city....

Relocation 1 minute read 5 Tips for Choosing Your Relocation Services Partner

So, you’re ready to outsource the management of your relocation program? Smart...

Relocation 2 minute read Back to Basics: What Is Corporate Relocation?

The term “corporate relocation” is one that conjures multiple definitions,...

Relocation 1 minute read A Brief Guide to Relocation and Temporary Housing

In the relocation management universe, temporary housing is one of those...

Relocation 1 minute read 5 Differences between Domestic and International Relocations

Perhaps your employer is expanding into global markets. Perhaps you’re...

Relocation Taxes 1 minute read What Is a Relocation Tax Gross up?

When it comes to relocation benefits, people ask us many questions on a wide...

Relocation 2 minute read What Is a Reasonable Relocation Package?

What Is a Reasonable Relocation Package? Given the ongoing talent shortage,...

Employee Experience 1 minute read Ensuring Your Partner Survives Relocation

Congrats! You’ve just been offered a fabulous new job in a great area. After...

Relocation 2 minute read Tips for Attracting Top Veterinary Talent: How to Stand Out from the Pack

When it comes to recruiting veterinary talent, it’s a dog-eat-dog world. There...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Statistically Speaking: The Average Hospital Relocation Allowance (How Does Yours Measure Up?)

If you’re like most hospitals, you’re wrestling with an urgent staffing...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Help New Hires Focus on Patient Care from Day One

It goes without saying: when you welcome a new nurse or physician onto your...

Recruiting 1 minute read 3 Ways to Recruit When Your Hospital’s Not in a Top-10 City

Just because your hospital isn’t in a big city doesn’t mean you can’t win big...

Employee Experience 1 minute read Healthcare Recruiting: One Talent Acquisition Pro’s Secret to Success

As the healthcare industry’s talent war rages on, hospitals continue to seek a...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read The Best Way to Boost Healthcare Recruiting: Improve Your Relocation Program By John Leech

Recruiting in the healthcare industry has always been challenging, but today,...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read New Year, New Job: 5 Recruiting Strategies that Work

If you thought “The Great Resignation” was over, think again. The amount of...

Employee Relocation Budget 1 minute read 4 Pitfalls That Can Wreck Your Employee Relo Budgets

Making a dollar stretch nowadays is a little harder than in the past. With the...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Mental Health at Work: 3 Ways to Overcome the Mental Health Crisis

With all the stressors of the past year, it’s no wonder we’re in a mental...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read 3 Ways to Boost Employee’s Spirits During their Relocation

With 22% of employees saying they’d be willing to quit over relocating...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read Your Relocation Program: 5 Metrics You Should Track More Closely

There’s always room for improvement, right?! Your company’s relocation program...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read Healthcare Recruiting: 5 Ways to Provide the Best Relocation Experience

When it comes to healthcare recruiting, providing a great relocation experience...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read Healthcare Recruiting: Providing a Great Candidate Experience

Finding healthcare workers is hard these days! Did you know that 70% of...

Healthcare Retention 1 minute read Retaining Healthcare Workers: 6 Ways to Improve Work Culture

Want to improve your job experience and help retain your healthcare workers? We...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Healthcare Budgeting: Spend Less, Get More

Think you’ve thought about everything when it comes to budgeting for benefits...

Employee Relocation Budget 1 minute read Optimize Your Employee Relocation Budget Like a Rockstar

With budget season right around the corner, it’s time to maximize employee...

Intern Relocation 1 minute read 4 Things You Need to Know About Relocating Interns

Relocating interns isn't quite the same as relocating a long-term employee or...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Good Vibes: 5 Ways to Retain Your Healthcare Workers

There’s a mass exodus in the healthcare industry dubbed “The Great...

1 minute read 3 W’s of Employee Relocation Repayment: What, When & Why

What is an employee relocation repayment agreement, and why would you need one?...

Relocation Tips to Optimize Your Relocation Program

Your employee relocation program is likely a huge part of your human resources...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read The TOP Benefits Your Nurses Want

Nurses are the heartbeat of the healthcare industry. Despite this, they’re...

Recruiting 2 minute read 9 Ways to Nail a New Hire's First Day

There are few events more stressful to a new hire than the first day at work....

Relocation 1 minute read How to Attract Young Talent | Recruiting

Attracting young talent is important to growing your business. Just a few...

Onboarding Experience 1 minute read Mentoring and Human Resources: A Perfect Match

Human Resources is a vital component of any company. The HR department is...

Relocation 1 minute read Current Trends in the Relocation Industry

The last couple years have been a roller coaster for the corporate relocation...

Lump Sum 2 minute read 4 Types of Relocation Expense Reimbursement: Lump Sum and More

If your company relocates employees, you've probably at least considered using...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read Short-term Housing vs Home Finding Trips

Home-finding trips are a common part of many relocation programs, enabling...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read 6 Ways to Cut Relocation Costs

Cutting employee relocation costs is a primary focus for most Mobility and HR...

Relocation 1 minute read 4 Key Things a Great Relocation Partner Should Provide

Find a great relocation partner can be a challenge - there's always a balance...

Internship Program Management 1 minute read Creating a Dynamic Virtual Intern Onboarding Experience

For organizations offering virtual internships, figuring out how to manage your...

Veterinary Recruiting 1 minute read Veterinary Recruiting: 4 Key Pieces of a Winning Employer Brand

Veterinary and Animal Health is a candidate-driven market. With unemployment...

Healthcare Relocation 3 minute read Competitive Healthcare Recruiting Part 4: Change Management

Let’s dive into competitive healthcare recruiting and how to affect change in...

Internship Program Management 2 minute read Remote Internships: How to Create a Great Intern Community

One of the biggest pros of internships is the sense of community among the...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Competitive Healthcare Recruiting Part 3: Digital Transformation

And the goods just keep on coming! As we continue (now Part 3!) our Competitive...

Veterinary Recruiting 2 minute read Talent Wars: Competing for Top Veterinary Talent

Veterinary recruiting is a tough job. Despite the impact of COVID-19 (and in...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Competitive Healthcare Recruiting Part 2: Relocation

We’re back with more! In Part 2 of our Competitive Healthcare Recruiting series...

Internship Program Management 1 minute read 7 Tips for Managing Remote Internships Successfully

In 2020, managing remote internships became a way of life for many companies....

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read Competitive Healthcare Recruiting Part 1: Differentiation

Feeling the squeeze in healthcare recruiting? As demand for qualified...

Relocation 2 minute read Drumroll, Please! Zillow Wins UB’s 2021 Relocation Program of the Year

Award season has arrived—not just in Hollywood, but in UrbanBound (UB) world,...

Relocation 1 minute read Attract Candidates by Broadening Your Definition of Partner

Relocating for a new job or new role can be overwhelming for anyone - moving of...

Recruiting 1 minute read 4 Tips for Recruiting to Relocating Healthcare Professionals

A successful healthcare recruiting program is only possible if you recruit with...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read 3 Healthcare Relocation Tips to Provide an “Out of This World” Experience

Does the thought of healthcare relocation send a shiver up your spine? As a...

UrbanBound News 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Brent Crabtree

Change. It's inevitable. Now more than ever it seems the world is rapidly...

Onboarding Experience 1 minute read What We Wish We Knew: Onboarding Tips from the Pros

We’ve all been there - Day one at a new job and there are still uncertainties...

UrbanBound News 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Megan Greer

For most, February is considered the month of love. While everyone is consumed...

Company Culture 1 minute read Beat the Odds: The Secret to Candidate Acceptance

Unfortunately it happens. You find the right candidate- the missing puzzle...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Do you Pre-board Candidates? Try this Next Time.

Pre-boarding, the stage before the candidate accepts the position, is a crucial...

Company Culture 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Laureen Monarrez

2020 brought many obstacles and changes for everyone. Though another year has...

Relocation 2 minute read UrbanBound's Best Relocation Management Resources {Our Gift to You}

We all know "The Twelve Days of Christmas"... Whether we remember the lyrics is...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read The Five Groups You NEED in Your Relocation Task Force

Evaluating your relocation policy and mobility partner can be a stressful task....

Relocation 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Corbin Bielefeldt

November is the one month out of the year everyone is a little more thankful...

Relocation 1 minute read Why You Should Care about RMC Markups

If you use a traditional relocation management company (RMC) to manage your...

Relocation 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Drew Myler

One of the most unique and important facets of the UrbanBound culture is the...

1 minute read Introducing Relocation Timeline!

UrbanBound’s relocation technology solution just got even more robust! Our team...

UrbanBound News 1 minute read UrbanBound Employee Spotlight: Meet Theresa Padilla

One of the most unique and important facets of the UrbanBound culture is the...

Relocation Taxes 1 minute read Questions You Probably Have about Relocation Tax Gross Ups

You've probably read our Relocation Tax Gross-up Beginner's Guide by now and...

Company Culture 1 minute read Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Michael Krasman, CEO @ UrbanBound

Michael Krasman, CEO and Co-Founder of UrbanBound, recently shared his journey...

Company Culture 1 minute read Behind the Scenes at UrbanBound: Meet Michael Krasman

UrbanBound's very own Michael Krasman—CEO and co-founder—was recently...

UrbanBound News 2 minute read Why UrbanBound Is Growing…and Legacy RMCs Are Shrinking

Even before COVID-19 upended the business world, the relocation management...

Relocation 3 minute read Revisiting Relocation as COVID-19 Continues: Our Global Mobility Roundtable Weighs in

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, employers are problem-solving case-by-case...

Intern Recruitment 2 minute read 10 Tips to Rocking Your Remote Internship

Has your summer internship been transformed into a remote internship as a...

Relocation 3 minute read Mobility Thought Leadership Roundtable Recap: Managing Relocation during COVID-19 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has vastly changed the ways companies do business. For...

Relocation 2 minute read Technology Roundtable Recap: Managing Domestic and Global Relocation in the Age of COVID-19

For the fast-growing, fast-moving technology industry, relocation is necessary...

Healthcare Relocation 3 minute read Healthcare Roundtable Recap: Recruiting & Relocation after COVID-19

These are difficult times for all employers, but especially in the healthcare...

Company Culture Working from Home with UrbanBound

As we settle into our new remote work environments, everyone here at UrbanBound...

Relocation 1 minute read How UrbanBound is Supporting Our Customers During This Difficult Time

We hope this message finds you in good health and that you and your employees...

Relocation 2 minute read Congratulations, Indeed—Winner of UrbanBound’s 2020 Relocation Program of the Year Award!

Drumroll, please! The UrbanBound team is pleased to announce that the winner of...

Relocation 1 minute read Introducing UrbanBound’s 2020 Relocation Program of the Year Award

As the tech-forward relocation management company that built its business by...

Relocation 2 minute read How to Build an Employee Relocation Package

Employee relocation is an essential tool to make sure you have the right people...

Company Culture 1 minute read UrbanBound is Honored on Built In Chicago’s 2020 Best Small Companies to Work for List

Chicago, IL — Jan. 14, 2020 — UrbanBound today announced it was included on...

Relocation 1 minute read How to Measure Your Relocation Program’s Success: 4 Essential KPIs

If your CEO asked you how your corporate relocation program was performing, how...

Relocation 2 minute read 5 Ways You May Not be Holding Your RMC Accountable

You count on your relocation management company (RMC) to move your employees...

Relocation 2 minute read What Happens When You Don’t Outsource Relocation? (It Costs You!)

If you don’t outsource relocation services, you probably think you’re saving...

Relocation 1 minute read Crowdsourcing Mobility: The Most Valuable Relocation Data is Closer than You Think

There is one surefire way to make your corporate relocation program more...

Lump Sum 2 minute read Why a $5000 Lump Sum Might Not be Enough to Relocate Your Employee

Your company is smart to offer relocation benefits to attract talented...

Relocation Taxes 3 minute read Relocation Tax Gross Ups 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Tax Status of Relocation Expenses

If you’re new to the world of corporate relocation or have become a little...

Recruiting 1 minute read Why Relocation is the Best Talent Acquisition Strategy for Healthcare Today

As every healthcare recruiter knows—perhaps too well—the number of industry...

Relocation 1 minute read 7 Top Takeaways from UrbanBound’s Talent Warrior Panel Discussion

Recently, UrbanBound had the pleasure of hosting a select panel of talent...

Employee Relocation Package 2 minute read Relocation (Signing) Bonus vs. Relocation Package: What's the Difference?

Sourcing and hiring top talent can be challenging across all industries, and...

Recruiting 1 minute read How to Attract Top Talent in the Tech Industry

Having trouble recruiting top-tier candidates? You’re not alone. Between...

Relocation 1 minute read New Study Shows 78% of Tech Talent Willing to Relocate for a New Job

A recent study from the trade group, CompTIA, found that 78% of tech workers...

Recruiting 2 minute read How to Attract (and Sign On) Top Talent in the Healthcare Industry

With patients and their families expecting a more personalized approach in...

Relocation 1 minute read Top Reads for Relocation & Mobility Specialists

Relocation, mobility and talent acquisition specialists need a broad range of...

Intern Recruitment 1 minute read The Value Interns Bring to Creating Diversity at Your Company

The idea of interns as underpaid workhorses and company-wide coffee-fetchers...

Relocation 1 minute read UrbanBound launches Freeway, a breakthrough relocation product that merges cost control with freedom of choice

Chicago, Illinois – April 2019 UrbanBound, the leading provider of tech-driven...

Employee Relocation Package 2 minute read Employee Relocation Packages: 6 Factors to Consider

When offering prospective employees a relocation package, it’s important to put...

Relocation 2 minute read Best Practices for Relocating Different Types of Employees

Not all corporate relocations are created equal. Nor should they be! When it...

Recruiting 3 minute read Recruiting Strategies: A Guide for Businesses

As the job market becomes more and more competitive, recruiting top talent is...

Relocation 3 minute read Domestic Relocation vs. International: What You Need to Know When Extending Your Global Reach

Let’s say you have two employees in the same position, with similar personal...

Relocation 2 minute read 3 Questions You Must Include in Your Relocation RFP

A request for proposal (RFP) is one of the most common ways enterprise...

UrbanBound News 2018 UrbanBound Holiday Video

The close of 2018 marks the end of another historic year for UrbanBound, and it...

3 minute read Recruiting Technology Trends for 2019

Recruiting technology trends are disrupting old school practices. Companies...

1 minute read 4 Tools for Making Talent Recruitment Easier

Recruiting top talent has become an art form. Various types of recruitment...

Relocation 2 minute read How to Scale Your Relocation Program in 2019

As we near the end of 2018, budgets are being finalized and growth plans put in...

Relocation 1 minute read Why No Company Is Too Small for a Relocation Program

Whether you’re a new and growing business or a lean, mean team that requires...

Relocation 2 minute read How to Negotiate a Relocation Package with an Employee

When your company hires an employee from another city, state or country,...

Relocation 2 minute read Typical Executive Relocation Package

Executive relocation packages tend to be more complex than most other...

UrbanBound News 1 minute read UrbanBound launches new product to transform the candidate experience

Chicago, Illinois – September, 2018 UrbanBound, the leading provider of...

Intern Recruitment 1 minute read How to Build a Best-In-Class Internship Program: The 5 Secrets You Need to Know

You’ve allocated all the proper resources, checked boxes for legal compliance,...

Candidate Experience 2 minute read 15 Expert Tips on Creating a Positive Candidate Experience

UrbanBound asked talent acquisition and HR professionals to share ways their...

Company Culture 2 minute read Importance of Community in the Workplace: 3 Ways to Build Community at Your Company

In today’s technologically advanced world, it can feel like we are more...

Relocation 1 minute read Employee Relocation Costs: What to Consider

Job relocation can be overwhelming and stressful for employees and their...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Policy Breakdown: Lump Sum VS Relocation Allowance Plans

If your company relocates employees, you've probably at least considered using...

Relocation 1 minute read Where (and Why) U.S. Workers are Moving for Jobs

According to a recent study conducted by Glassdoor, 28.5% of job applicants are...

Relocation 1 minute read Top Four Employee Relocation Issues and How to Avoid Them

For your company to thrive, you need the right talent in the right locations....

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read The 3 Unique Challenges of Healthcare Recruiting (And How to Solve Them)

If you work in recruiting, you already know that sourcing and hiring talent is...

Internship Program Management 1 minute read How to Diversify Your Intern Talent Pipeline

In today’s highly competitive job market, it’s important to maintain a full...

Relocation 1 minute read 3 Things to Consider When Relocating Interns

Building out an internship program seems like an easy enough concept, right?...

Recruiting 1 minute read How HR Professionals Can Drive Innovation at their Organization

UrbanBound CEO, Michael Krasman, spoke on a panel at the Chicago SHRM chapter...

Relocation 3 minute read Top 3 Indicators of a Quality Moving and Shipping Partner

This is a guest blog post from one of our partners, TSI, a leading provider of...

Relocation 1 minute read 3 Ways to Control Relocation Costs in the Wake of Tax Reform

At the end of 2017, Congress passed a new tax law that among other things,...

Relocation 1 minute read What a Strong Economy Means for Employee Relocation

The Great Recession had huge impact on the relocation industry. Between 2008...

Recruiting 1 minute read How HR Professionals Can Leverage Company Location to Attract Talent

This is a guest post, written by Nathan Sykes, a tech and business blogger...

Relocation 2 minute read 3 Components Every Corporate & Employee Relocation Policy Should Have

We can all agree that communicating relocation benefits to employees is...

1 minute read Relocation Tips: Moving in Winter

In some climates, Winter proposes some serious moving challenges. Stay a step...

1 minute read Five Landlord Red Flags

Examine the Property The condition of the property is a tell-tale sign of the...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Tips: Tips for Tipping Movers

Should you tip movers? Short answer, Yes. Long answer, it’s not required, but...

1 minute read Relocation Tips: What's in a Lease?

It’s pretty easy to get carried away in the excitement of signing a lease and...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Glossary: Apartment Types

Do you want to live in a studio? An alcove? A luxury high-rise? What are these...

Relocation 2 minute read The Post-Relocation Handbook

It’s natural to feel like there’s something you forgot to do, but it’s a lot...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Spousal Support Guide

Every person and every relationship is different, and they all have different...

Relocation 2 minute read Temporary Living Tips: Getting Home Goods for Cheap

In a temporary living situation, it’s important to find a way to get your...

Relocation 2 minute read The Ultimate DIY Move Guide

What is a Do-It-Yourself Move? In a DIY move, you handle the heavy lifting,...

2 minute read Relocation Tips: Moving Your Household Goods

"Moving" seems like a simple concept, but moves come in many different...

2 minute read How to Avoid Rental Scams

Looking for a new home or apartment takes a lot of effort, especially if you...

1 minute read Relocation Tips: Subletting 101

Unlike most lease agreements, life doesn’t work in six or twelve month...

1 minute read Relocation Glossary: Lease & Legal Terms

Addendums: These are documents specifying additional terms and conditions of...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Tips: Decluttering Before Your Move

Whatever your reasons are for hanging on to old belongings that have outlived...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Tips: Starting Your Housing Search

Looking for a place to live is the most stressful and cumbersome aspects of a...

Relocation 3 minute read Relocation Tips: Moving Your Pet

Pets, no matter how aware we think they are, can’t quite comprehend why they’re...

Relocation 2 minute read Helping Children Through the Relocation Process

Providing children with the right amount of support and stability will ease...

2 minute read Relocation Tips: Planning Your New Home’s Layout

Everyone has different living requirements, and a good home layout will adjust...

1 minute read Relocation Tips: Driving a Rental Truck

So you’ve decided to rent a truck for your move. It’s a great idea if you have...

1 minute read Relocation Tips: Where to Find Moving Boxes

Moving involves a lot of packing and storing your things, and that means you’re...

1 minute read Finding a Rental: The Basics

Finding an apartment is almost like having a second job. It takes time, money,...

2 minute read Job Relocation Services: An Employer’s Guide

Relocating existing employees or attracting new talent via a job relocation...

Relocation 1 minute read Common Rental Application Requirements

Rental markets are competitive and move at a rapid pace. Be ready for any...

2 minute read Building a Great Renter's Packet

Apartment hunting is a dog-eat-dog competition, especially in a competitive...

Internship Program Management 3 minute read 6 Questions to Ask Your Interns in an Exit Interview

It’s just about that time of the year again, it happens at the end of every...

Intern Recruitment 1 minute read How to Attract Great Interns to Your Business This Summer

Attracting great interns can be a challenge. Many college students are looking...

Relocation 2 minute read 5 Reasons Employees Resist Relocation (And What To Do About It)

Relocating employees is a great way to create a superstar team in the...

Intern Recruitment 2 minute read 4 Common Myths About Intern Relocation Policies

Internships shouldn’t be considered a real relocation. True or False? False!...

Relocation Policy 3 minute read 3 Tips to Get Started Writing Your First Relocation Policy

How is your company communicating your relocation policy benefits to your...

Intern Recruitment 3 minute read 4 Ways You Can Make Your Relocating Interns Happier (and more productive) This Summer

That time is upon us once again: Intern season. Internships have become...