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title: 5 Ways to Win Over Relocation-Reluctant Employees
description: No, nope, no thank you…no matter what words they choose, sometimes people say no when you really want a yes. This is certainly true when extending job offers that involve relocation. In fact, 64% of employers had their offers declined last year. That’s a lot of rejection, and a whole lot of talent slipping away.
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# [5 Ways to Win Over Relocation-Reluctant Employees](https://www.urbanbound.com/blog/5-ways-to-win-over-relocation-reluctant-employees)

 Written by [Julie Kramer](https://www.urbanbound.com/blog/author/julie-kramer) | Aug 22, 2024 3:41:50 AM

No, nope, no thank you…no matter what words they choose, sometimes people say no when you really want a yes. This is certainly true when extending job offers that involve relocation.

In fact, [64% of employers](https://www.atlasvanlines.com/resources/corporate-relocation-survey) had their offers declined last year. That’s a lot of rejection, and a whole lot of talent slipping away. 

Some professionals embrace relocation opportunities; others won’t entertain it, ever. But there are those in the middle who might accept a specific offer *if *it’s sufficiently compelling. That’s why it pays to work at overcoming relocation reluctance. And here’s how.

## **3 Reasons Why Relocation Offers Are Spurned **

For many employees/candidates, the impulse to reject a relocation offer is due to one of three factors:

**Family Concerns**

Spouses, partners, children…these are ties that not only bind, but sometimes bind us to one place. Working spouses/partners may not want to give up a good job. Parents may worry how moving might impact their kids. Sometimes, employees are up for the challenge, but their families aren’t there…yet.

## **Financial Concerns **

Relocation is costly: moving, transportation, the whole hornet’s nest of the housing market. And what if you’re moving to a more expensive area? Many candidates need reassurance that they’ll come out ahead.

## **Fear of the Unknown**

Change is hard, even if something better may await on the other side. The good news is: eventually, the unfamiliar becomes familiar—and there are ways to accelerate the process.

**5 Ways to Win Over Relocation-Reluctant Employees    **

Once you know what the common objections to relocation are, you can tweak your job offers to overcome them. Here’s five effective ways to do just that.

**1. Make the Move Financially Rewarding**

Look, money talks. Attractive compensation is a great starting point, but salary alone isn’t enough. Many employers sweeten their offers with relocation/sign-on bonuses, cost of living adjustments and guaranteed employment contracts.

And of course, employees expect to have their relocation costs covered, too.  

**2. Ease the Relocation Planning**

One of the best ways to calm relocation-related angst is to not only pay for the move, but make it significantly easier. That’s what a [good relocation provider](https://www.urbanbound.com/improve-employee-experience) brings to the table.

Offering employees support that includes easy-to-use relocation software, help from live relocation consultants and a screened network of quality vendors lightens move-related stress, making it less daunting in the candidate’s eye.

**3. Provide Family-focused Support**

Often, winning over an employee’s spouse or partner is the key to getting to yes. That’s why it’s smart to offer family-specific relocation services, including:

- [Career assistance for spouses and partners](https://www.urbanbound.com/blog/two-for-the-road-relocation-benefits-for-spouses-and-partners)
- [Help with school selection](https://www.urbanbound.com/blog/helping-your-relocating-employees-find-the-right-school) and
- [A destination services program](https://www.urbanbound.com/blog/why-destination-services-can-be-necessary-for-your-relocating-employees), which helps families settle in

**4. Offer Help with Home Buying **

Most relocation packages include a house-hunting trip or two, but in this era of housing shortages and high mortgage rates, employers need to up their ante. After all, few homeowners want to exchange their 3% mortgage rate for one that’s double, or pay more for less home in a pricier real-estate market.

So, how can employers overcome that? Here’s some ideas: 

- Find a relocation partner that offers mortgage rate discounts (see [the UB Mortgage Solution](https://www.urbanbound.com/ubhome)) 
- Pair your employees with experienced real-estate agents who specialize in relocation 
- Offer extended short-term housing benefits in competitive markets, so employees are reassured that they’ll have time to find the right house 

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