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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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

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),...

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 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...

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....

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...

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...

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 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...

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

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

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...

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...

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 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 2 minute read What Is a Reasonable Relocation Package?

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

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...

Relocation Tips to Optimize Your Relocation Program

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

Relocation 1 minute read How to Attract Young Talent | Recruiting

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

Relocation 1 minute read Current Trends in the Relocation Industry

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Relocation 1 minute read Top Reads for Relocation & Mobility Specialists

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Relocation 1 minute read 3 Things to Consider When Relocating Interns

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

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...

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

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

Relocation 1 minute read Relocation Tips: Tips for Tipping Movers

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

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,...

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...

Relocation 1 minute read Common Rental Application Requirements

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

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...

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...