Relocation 1 minute read Hiring Out-of-Market Talent With Confidence

Finding the right healthcare professionals is tough, especially when your local talent pool can’t...

Relocation 1 minute read Why Centralized Relocation Is a Game Changer for Healthcare Hiring

Finding top medical talent is hard. Moving them across state lines should not...

Relocation 1 minute read How Relocation Support Became a Rural Talent Magnet

Staffing in rural markets is always a challenge. Finding qualified healthcare...

Relocation 2 minute read Expanding Beyond Local Talent: The Key to Solving Healthcare’s Hiring Challenge

The healthcare talent shortage isn’t a future problem—it’s here. Hospitals and...

Relocation 2 minute read Why Expanding Your Talent Search Beyond Your Market Pays Off

Hiring in healthcare is tougher than ever. Across the country, hospitals and...

Employee Relocation Package 1 minute read Why Americans Are Relocating (And How UrbanBound Helps Employers Keep Up)

Americans are still moving, but not always for the reasons you’d expect. About...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read Beyond Money: Non-Salary Incentives That Attract Top Healthcare Talent

All the best healthcare organizations know this by now: salary alone does not...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read The Role of Tech in Candidate Engagement: Keeping Talent Connected and Confident

Healthcare organizations face one of the toughest recruiting landscapes in...

Relocation 1 minute read Smart Relocation Programs: The Secret to Faster, Cost-Savvy Healthcare Hiring

Healthcare recruiting is tough. Between physician shortages, rising...

Relocation 1 minute read Healthcare Recruitment Trends 2025: Mobility as a Competitive Edge

We’re nine months into 2025, and one thing is clear: the healthcare talent...

Recruiting 1 minute read Relocation Perks vs. Signing Bonuses: Why the Move Matters More

When recruiting new healthcare workers, a big signing bonus can grab attention,...

Recruiting 1 minute read Recruiter Burnout and Mobility Programs: Saving Your Healthcare Talent Acquisition Team

If you ask a healthcare recruiter about their workload, you’ll probably get a...

Recruiting 2 minute read Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews: What’s Actually Working for Healthcare Hiring in 2025?

Hiring in healthcare has always been high-stakes, but in 2025 it feels like...

Recruiting 2 minute read Why Your Relocation Policy Might Be Sabotaging Retention in Healthcare

Healthcare turnover is expensive. The cost of replacing a single physician can...

Recruiting 2 minute read Effortless Executive Moves: A Modern Take on Healthcare Relocation

When your organization brings in high-level talent (think physicians,...

Recruiting 2 minute read The Secret Weapon in Healthcare Hiring: A Standout Onsite Visit

Let’s be honest, healthcare hiring is a grind right now. You’re competing for...

Recruiting 1 minute read The Big Beautiful Bill: What the BBB Means for Healthcare Recruitment and How to Stay Ahead

Healthcare hiring is already tough. Now throw in sweeping Medicaid cuts,...

Recruiting 2 minute read Top 2025 Priority in Healthcare Recruiting: Reducing No-Starts and Vacancy Rates

You can run a brilliant recruitment campaign, get offer letters out the door...

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Relocation Policy 2 minute read The Silent Partner in Healthcare Excellence: Why Relocation Matters More Than You Think

What makes a healthcare organization exceptional? Often, the focus is on...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Patient-Centered Care: Does Relocation Improve Outcomes?

Explore the impact of patient-centered care on outcomes and how effective...

Relocation 2 minute read The Cost of Inaction: 5 Ways Relocation Challenges Contribute to Healthcare Talent Shortages

If your hospital is like most, a chronic talent shortage is one of your...

Relocation 2 minute read Streamlining Healthcare Facility Relocation for Savings

Discover how healthcare organizations can cut costs and enhance efficiency...

Relocation 2 minute read Creating a Seamless Recruitment and Relocation Experience for Top Candidates

When hiring for key positions, long-distance recruiting is often necessary and...

Relocation 2 minute read Why Relocation Support is Key to Retaining Healthcare Talent in Competitive Markets

In the healthcare industry, recruiting top talent is only half the battle....

Relocation 2 minute read Enhancing the Employee Experience for Relocated Healthcare Workers

No one likes to be “the new kid”—the one who doesn’t have friends or know their...

Relocation 2 minute read 5 Top Concerns for Relocating Healthcare Workers: What Employers Need to Know

Every relocating employee has their share of worries. After all, it’s a huge...

Relocation 2 minute read Creating Community for Relocated Healthcare Workers: 5 Tips for Employers

It’s not easy to recruit physicians and nurses, especially from afar. In...

Relocation 2 minute read Relocation as a Recruitment Tool: Standing out in a Competitive Healthcare Market

Healthcare recruitment is fiercer than ever. In order to attract top-level...

Relocation 1 minute read Key Takeaways from AAPPR 2025: Transforming Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention with a Twist!

Phoenix, you didn’t disappoint! The AAPPR Conference 2025 was more than an...

Relocation 2 minute read Empowering Candidates: How UrbanBound Enhances the Hiring Journey

You only get one chance to make a first impression—especially with recruiting....

Lump Sum 2 minute read Enhancing the Employee Experience Through Flexible Relocation Policies

The universal goal of corporate relocation programs is to deliver a great...

Press 1 minute read Press Release: UrbanBound Strengthens Partnership with Rocket Mortgage to Deliver Enhanced Relocation Solutions

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Simplify and Streamline the Relocation...

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When it comes to relocation, home really is where the heart is. It’s hard to...

Intern Recruitment 2 minute read From Intern to Full-time: How Relocation Support Builds Loyalty

You already know that internship programs are highly effective recruiting...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read The Role of Relocation in Long-term Talent Retention

Yes, the core purpose of your relocation program is to support your...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Bring the Joy Back to Medicine: How Relocation Can Play a Role

Remember the joy of medicine? The passion for helping others? The thrill of...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Healthcare Recruitment Trends in 2025: How Relocation Support Is Critical

A new year brings new perspectives. While recruitment will remain a key...

Healthcare Recruiting 2 minute read Building a Resilient Workforce: Addressing Turnover and Recruitment in Healthcare

Turn, turn, turn indeed: in the healthcare industry, the average hospital turns...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Creating Relocation Packages: Incorporating Real Estate Assistance

There’s no place like home. Living in a home you love is a priority for...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read How Relocation Packages Can Boost Recruitment of Specialty Healthcare Workers

Recruiting healthcare workers is far from easy—and when you’re recruiting for...

Relocation 2 minute read The Financial Impact of the Healthcare Worker Shortage on Organizations

You know that healthcare staffing gaps hurt your organization’s bottom line....

Relocation 2 minute read Real Estate Considerations for Relocating Families: Schools, Parks, and Community

While every corporate relocation is in some ways unique, for relocating...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Creating a Culture of Support: 7 Ways to Retain Healthcare Workers in a Competitive Environment

Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others, but what...

Relocation 2 minute read Leveraging Technology for Efficient Recruitment and Relocation in Healthcare

It’s a given: you use recruiting software—i.e., an Applicant Tracking System...

Relocation 3 minute read 7 Ways to Combat the Talent Shortage in Healthcare

Alas, the healthcare talent shortage is here to stay. That’s why proactive...

Relocation 2 minute read Belonging Begins Before Day One: How Relocation Support Sets the Tone for New Hires in Healthcare

Clan, tribe, posse …whatever you call it, humans are born with the need to...

Relocation 3 minute read Building a Strong Network: The Importance of Community Support for Relocated Healthcare Workers

They say that healthcare is the loneliest profession. Throw in a long-distance...

Relocation 2 minute read Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Retention Strategies for Healthcare Professionals Post-Relocation

So, you recruited a very promising healthcare professional…way to go! You...

Relocation 2 minute read Maximizing ROI: How Organizations Can Benefit from Internship Relocation Programs

No doubt about it: interns bring all kinds of value to employers. Take NASA...

Relocation 1 minute read The Role of Relocation in Mitigating Healthcare Staffing Gaps

According to the most recent jobs report, the healthcare industry is currently...

Relocation 1 minute read Why You Should Pick a Local Real Estate Agent Who Specializes in Relocation Moves

As the saying goes: you don’t know what you don’t know. That’s why, when you’re...

Relocation 2 minute read Measuring Success: 3 Key Performance Indicators for Effective Healthcare Employee Relocation Programs

For most healthcare employers, relocation programs are a key investment,...

Relocation 2 minute read 7 Best Practices for Relocating Healthcare Professionals

Chances are, your relocation program is getting a workout these days. Due to...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Planning for the Future: 5 Strategies for Long-Term Success in Healthcare Employee Relocation

So, you’re pleased with the performance of your relocation program? That’s...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Press Release: PracticeMatch and UrbanBound Partner to Offer Streamlined Recruitment & Relocation Solutions

Strategic Collaboration Aims to Enhance Physician Recruitment and Relocation...

Healthcare Recruiting 3 minute read The Impact of Employer Branding on Attracting Healthcare Professionals

You’re an HR pro, not a marketing guru, so terms like “branding” don’t usually...

Relocation 2 minute read The Future of Employee Relocation: Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

Right now, most employers are updating their employee benefits plans for 2025....

Relocation 2 minute read 5 Ways to Win Over Relocation-Reluctant Employees

No, nope, no thank you…no matter what words they choose, sometimes people say...

Lump Sum 1 minute read Innovative Approaches to Employee Relocation: Beyond Traditional Packages

Sometimes, upholding tradition is a wonderful thing. Take cherished family and...

Relocation 1 minute read Post-Relocation Support: Strategies for Continued Employee Engagement and Performance

Congratulations, you did it! You found the perfect applicant, sold them on the...

Relocation 2 minute read The Role of Onboarding in Retaining Healthcare Talent

Turnover, turnover, turnover: in the healthcare industry, it’s an ongoing...

Relocation 2 minute read Helping Your Healthcare Employees Relocate with Ease: A Guide to Finding the Right Housing

As an employer in the healthcare industry, you know that getting top talent...

Relocation 3 minute read Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Rural Healthcare Settings

Healthcare recruiting is challenging across the board, but especially in rural...

Relocation 2 minute read 6 Innovative Recruitment Strategies in Healthcare

When the going gets tough, the tough get…creative. Take healthcare recruitment....

Relocation 2 minute read Technology’s Role in Streamlining Healthcare Relocation and Onboarding

Ah, technology! Where would healthcare be without it? More and more, the...

Relocation 2 minute read Choosing the Right Location: 7 Factors for Medical Professionals in Relocation Decisions

Choices, choices, choices. Now more than ever, medical professionals can find a...

Relocation 1 minute read Navigating the Complexities of Relocation in Healthcare

Relocating for a new job or moving to a healthcare facility presents a mix of...

Relocation 2 minute read Preventing Relocation Failures: Strategies for Smooth Transitions & Success

To start employees off right in a new role, obviously, your relocation...

Relocation 1 minute read Boosting Physician Retention through Effective Relocation Programs

Keeping doctors happy and sticking around is a big deal for healthcare...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocations in a Changing Economy: Adapting for the Future of Healthcare Professionals

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Relocation 3 minute read Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraging Analytics to Enhance Employee Relocation Programs

Currently, employers leverage data to oversee the majority of their operations,...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Mobility in Medicine: 5 Trends in Healthcare Worker Relocation

No question about it: healthcare workers are on the move. And while this is...

Relocation 3 minute read Community Integration of Relocated Healthcare Workers: Building Connections Beyond the Hospital That Drive Retention

Chances are, your hospital has expanded its recruiting efforts to attract out...

Employee Experience 1 minute read The Healthcare Worker Shortage: How Relocation Incentives Can Impact Recruitment Efforts

So, you can’t hire enough physicians, nurses, or other healthcare...

Relocation 2 minute read Navigating Licensing and Credentialing: Timesaving Steps for Medical Staff Relocation

So, you’ve just hired a talented physician from out-of-state—congratulations!...

Relocation 2 minute read Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs Are Powerful Recruiting & Retention Tools

It’s ironic, but one of the best ways companies can be more successful is by...

Lump Sum 2 minute read Relocating Healthcare Workers: Understanding Unique Challenges and Solutions

Managing professional relocation has always been challenging and complex in...

Lump Sum 1 minute read Rethinking Intern Compensation: The Case for Lump Sum Payments Over Short Term Housing Benefits

Corporate interest in internship programs is growing. In fact, internship...

Relocation 1 minute read Relocating for Residency or Fellowship: 9 Tips for a Smooth Transition

For medical students, getting matched to a residency program is a major...

Relocation 1 minute read Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony for Employee Retention

If your company is like most employers, one of your top resolutions is...

Relocation 1 minute read 5 Key Challenges of International Relocation in 2024

For global companies, international relocation is a fact of life—a proven way...

Relocation 2 minute read Relocation Assistance: Considerations & Resources

When an employee accepts a long-distance job assignment, they’re taking a huge...

Relocation 1 minute read Measuring the ROI of Relocation Benefits: Assessing the Impact on Employee Satisfaction and Retention

When a business makes an investment, it’s banking on a positive return—aka, its...

Relocation 1 minute read The Benefits of Relocation for Career Growth and Development

Often, when organizations share their reasons for investing in corporate...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read The Impact of Technology on Healthcare Employment: Automation and New/Shifting Roles

In recent years, the healthcare industry has experienced rapid transformation...

Healthcare Recruiting 2 minute read The Growing Demand for Healthcare Professionals: Exploring Employment Trends

No doubt about it: these are tough times for HR professionals in the healthcare...

Healthcare Recruiting 2 minute read Creating an Engaging Employer Brand: Attracting and Retaining Healthcare Talent

For healthcare employers, recruiting and retention remains a heavy lift....

Employee Experience 1 minute read Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare: Building a Stronger Workforce

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives—aka DEI—play an important role in...

Relocation 1 minute read Two for the Road: Relocation Benefits for Spouses and Partners

For most professionals, accepting a relocation offer is not a decision they...

Relocation 1 minute read Do Your Relocation Benefits Entice Younger Workers?

Your workforce is changing—and your relocation benefits should be, too. Baby...

Recruiting 2 minute read Where Relocation Meets Wellness: a 2023-2024 Benefits Trend

We’ve all been through far too much in the last few years—employers and...

Recruiting 1 minute read Gender and Diversity in Healthcare Employment: Breaking Barriers and Promoting Inclusion

Undoubtedly, your healthcare organization has made a staunch commitment to...

Recruiting 1 minute read 3 Ways to Outsmart the “Forever Labor Shortage”

If you’re involved in recruiting, you know that the labor market has been tight...

Relocation 1 minute read Cutting Relocation Costs in the Age of Inflation

Right about now, employers are hammering out their 2024 budgets—and, thanks to...

Relocation 2 minute read The Rise in Scammers in the Household Goods Relocation Space

As an employer, you provide relocation benefits in order to give your employees...

Recruiting 1 minute read Baby Boomers Are Retiring…What’s Your Company's Succession Plan?

Chances are, you’re already seeing a steady exodus of retirement-bound workers....

Relocation 1 minute read 4 Ways to Bounce Back from the Great Resignation

The Big Quit. The Great Resignation. The Great Reshuffle. Whatever you call it,...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read 5 types of relocation assistance your company should offer

Perhaps you’re creating your first corporate relocation policy. Perhaps you’re...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read 5 Insightful Ways to Prevent High Turnover Rates

What’s your employee turnover rate right now? Whatever it is, we bet that it’s...

Candidate Experience 2 minute read A Laymen’s Guide to Federal Regs for Household Goods Moves

The transport of household goods is a universal component of corporate...

Relocation Policy 1 minute read What Should Be Included in a Relocation Policy?

Whether you’re creating your first corporate relocation policy or reviewing an...

Recruiting 1 minute read 5 Ways to Create an Outstanding Relocation Experience for Employees

Today, business is all about providing great experiences. They even have names...

Recruiting 2 minute read Winning the War for Talent: 4 Ways to Stand Out

Competitive compensation. Bountiful benefits. Prodigious PTO. When it comes to...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Striking the Balance between Touch & Tech in Relocation Management

Technology changes everything. And that includes relocation management.

Relocation 1 minute read Reskilling vs. Relocating Employees: Pros, Cons & Costs

As an employer, you seek opportunities to optimize your inhouse talent—and...

Employee Relocation Package 1 minute read Does a Destination’s Wacky Weather & Climate Impact Relocation?

Ever have a candidate turn down a prime job offer because they didn’t want to...

Recruiting 1 minute read Creative Retention Strategies: 4 (Non-monetary) Ways to Make ‘em Stay

When it comes to employee turnover, it’s not about the money. At least, most of...

Recruiting 1 minute read How to Attract Travel Nurses (and Fill Your Talent Gap)

Hooray for travel nurses—those intrepid registered nurses who accept...

Recruiting 2 minute read Retention vs Recruiting: The scales are tipping

First, it was The Great Resignation. Now, it’s The Great Retention. The scales...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read Healthcare Staffing Shortage? Burnout? Technology to the Rescue

From robotic-assisted surgeries to AI-aided diagnostics, technology is...

Recruiting 1 minute read 5 Tips for Relocating Young Physicians

As a healthcare employer, you’re undoubtedly using different recruiting...

Recruiting 1 minute read Why recruiting in your own back yard is no longer enough

If your company is struggling to hire the talent you need to grow your...

Healthcare Recruiting 1 minute read Improving Recruitment and Retention in Healthcare: One Big Idea

For many hospital administrators and HR leaders, the issue of physician...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Helping Relocating Employees Adjust to Short-term Housing

Corporate relocation is a massive adjustment for employees and their...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read The Downside of Virtual Internships

When the pandemic hit, virtual internships saved the day, allowing about 40% of...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Press Release: Healthcare Relocation Lump Sum Amounts Just Aren’t Cutting It

Relocating caregivers with relocation technology improves attraction &...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Getting Ahead of Resignations and Renegs in Healthcare

In the healthcare industry, physician turnover remains a costly, worrisome...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read 5 Tips For Recruiting in the Gig Economy

Recruiting continues to be a challenge for many employers—and the gig economy...

Candidate Experience 1 minute read Keeping up with Gen Z: Hiring in the Age of Speed, Mobility & Instant Information

Recruiting Gen Z employees is essential to building a high-powered...

Relocation 1 minute read Massachusetts Tax Law Changes are Impacting Moving Expenses

Prior to January 1, 2018 and the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA),...

Recruiting 1 minute read 7 Ways to Improve the Candidate Experience

If candidates are rejecting your competitive job offers, you’re not alone. In...

Relocation 1 minute read Moving Out: Exploring Trends in International Relocation

Last year, corporate relocation activity returned to pre-pandemic levels—but...

Relocation 1 minute read Will Post-pandemic Recruitment Ever Return to Normal?

What a long, strange trip it’s been—when it comes to corporate recruitment,...

Relocation Taxes 1 minute read Relocation & Taxes: 5 Facts Every Employee Should Know in 2023

Corporate relocation benefits can be complicated, and one notoriously-complex...

Employee Relocation Package 1 minute read 5 Relocation Program Fails

Okay, so your relocation program doesn’t really stink. But we bet it could use...

Employee Relocation Package 1 minute read How Working with Vetted Suppliers Can Save Your Employee Time, Money & Frustration

When was the last time you bought a major appliance without checking its...

Company Culture 1 minute read How the Status Quo of Relocation is Hurting Candidate Experience

Sometimes, maintaining the status quo is a good thing, like when it comes to...

Recruiting 1 minute read Are Relocation Expenses Taxable (and if so, Are There Loopholes)?

Any discussion of relocation benefits and their tax treatment has three parts:...

Recruiting 2 minute read What Are Relocation Consultants & How Do They Improve Employee Experience?

For many employers, this year’s overarching HR goal is to improve employee...

Recruiting 2 minute read New Year, New Challenges: 5 Recruiting Strategies that Work in a Recession

It’s a new year—and you have new goals to achieve, including talent...

2 minute read How Improving Physician Relocation Can Alleviate Staffing Shortages

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that your hospital has a...

2 minute read An Overview of the Physician Recruitment Process—and How to Supercharge Yours

Hiring physicians is hard. The talent shortage is real. Doctors have...

Employee Relocation Budget 2 minute read What Inflation & Supply Chain Shortages Mean for Your 2023 Relocation Budget

Ongoing Inflation. Chronic supply chain shortages. The looming threat of...

Relocation 2 minute read Seasonal Stress: How to Make Relocation Easier During the Holidays

‘Tis the season to be stressed—if employees happen to be relocating during the...

Recruiting 1 minute read 5 Game-changing Tips to Improve Veterinary Recruitment

Veterinary recruitment has always been challenging, but today, it’s tougher...

Relocation 2 minute read 1 Conversation, 3 “Ah-Ha” Revelations: Innovations in Healthcare Recruiting & Relocation

Hands down, healthcare recruiting is one of the toughest jobs around....

Intern Recruitment 2 minute read What Is the Average Relocation Package for 2022?

It’s one of the questions we hear all the time: what’s the average relocation...

Candidate Experience 2 minute read How Destination Services Can Help Your International Relocations

As the global business community gets its pre-pandemic groove back,...

Employee Experience 2 minute read Save Money: Choose Managed Budgets Over Lump Sum Disbursements

As the new year approaches, employers find themselves stuck between a rock and...

Lump Sum 2 minute read 3 Relocation Horror Stories: When Good Moves Go Bad—and How to Flip the Script

The goal of a corporate relocation program is to make moving easier for an...

Relocation 1 minute read How to Help Employees Make a Successful Relocation

There are stellar relocations and those that are the stuff of nightmares, and...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Hospitals Make When Relocating Physicians

Physician recruiting is fierce—which means relocation benefits must be, too....

Relocation 1 minute read Helping Your Relocating Employees Find the Right School

For employees with families, choosing the right school is a critical piece of...

Employee Relocation Package 1 minute read Why Destination Services Can Be Necessary for Your Relocating Employees

While corporate relocations can—and should—be exciting, like any major...

Relocation 2 minute read Helping Relocating Employees Understand the State of the Real Estate Market

Location, location, location—plus home values and mortgage rates. The state of...

Relocation Taxes 2 minute read Understanding the Benefits of Tax Assisting Your Employee Relocations

Often, employers building their first corporate relocation program will ask us:...

Relocation Policy 2 minute read What’s the Difference between Managed Budget Plans and Fully-covered Relocation Benefits?

Corporate relocation plans have come a long way. Today, employers have more...

Relocation 1 minute read Why Managed Budgets is the Preferred Way to Manage Relocations Over Lump Sum Disbursements

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re in the process of:

Relocation 1 minute read When is the Best Time of Year to Ask Employees to Relocate?

As a relocation company, we hear this often: is there a best time of year to...

Relocation 2 minute read What’s the Difference Between Lump Sum and Core/Flex Relocation Benefits?

One of the great things about today’s relocation management landscape is that...

Relocation 1 minute read Understanding Why Managed Budgets Are Better than Cash Disbursements

When it comes to structuring relocation management programs, employers have...

Relocation 2 minute read 7 Common Mistakes Employers Make When Developing a Relocation Program

So, your employer is ready for a formal relocation program—that’s great! A...

Relocation 1 minute read How Housing Shortages Impact Employee Relocation

As an employer, your goal is to get relocating employees on the job as quickly...

Healthcare Relocation 2 minute read Corporate Relocation Solutions for Your Healthcare Practice

When was the last time you reviewed—and updated—your relocation benefits? If...

Relocation 2 minute read How Does Short-term Housing Work?

A short-term housing benefit is a key component of most corporate relocation...

Healthcare Relocation 1 minute read Innovative Relocation for Healthcare Workers

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. Which is why, as the...

Relocation 2 minute read What’s Typically Included with an Internship Housing Stipend?

Okay, college student: so, you’ve applied for an internship that offers a...

Relocation 1 minute read The Business Case for Offering Employee Relocation

Perhaps your company is thinking about offering employee relocation benefits...

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 years...

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 Policy 6 minute read Tips for Building Relocation Packages During Covid-19

Whether your company currently offers relocation packages or is starting to...

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 Policy 6 minute read Relocation Packages 101: How to Create, Manage & Negotiate Winning Relocation Benefits in the Era of COVID-19

Complete Guide to Employee Relocation Any way you look at it, employee...

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...

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