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Sometimes, the elation of finding the perfect job is quickly followed by a moment of dread — you may have to relocate. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a big year for relocations, and experts predict that 2021 will host even more moves. According to data from the Pew Research Center, roughly 1 in 5 adults say they moved because of the pandemic or know someone who did. Whether this is your first move or your fifth, it can be hard to know where to begin. Relocating can be an undoubtedly daunting task, and without the dedicated help of a moving partner, your to-do list can become too long for you to manage. Here are 10 tips for how to tackle your relocation like a seasoned professional: 1. Don’t be shy about negotiating. Read through the fine print of your relocation package and find out what benefits it offers. How does...

Moving can be a headache. Some people wait until the very last minute to pack, then live out of boxes long after they make the move, struggling to remember where they packed everything. Others prepare so far in advance that their to-do lists keep getting longer and longer, making the relocation process even more intimidating than it was initially. Luckily for both kinds of people, there is a way to move without having to lift a finger. It is commonly called “white-glove moving service,” and many businesses offer it in relocation packages to ensure their employees’ transitions are as seamless as possible. So, what does “white-glove service” mean? In its most literal definition, white-glove service means a superior level of service marked by extra special care. In the moving industry, white-glove service commonly refers to a premium process in which a relocation company takes care of all of the little...

Overview University of Georgia (UGA) Employee household goods moving and storage services On-campus relocation services Student housing Laboratory equipment and specimen Student housing The Client The University of Georgia (UGA), based in Athens, Georgia, is boasted as one of the oldest public universities in the United States and one of the nation’s top producers of Rhode Scholars. With a current student population of more than 37,000, some of the country’s most notable historical figures, artists, academics, and business owners are alumni of UGA. With so many students and faculty moving to and from the campus each year, UGA recognized a need for a trusted, professional team that could meet campus relocation needs on a yearly basis. The Problem As a national institute for higher learning and research, the university needed a relocation partner that could handle relocations for professors and research scientists, offer storage services, and manage on-campus seasonal moves...

Congratulations! You’ve hired some incredible talent for your team. All that’s left is to get them relocated to get started doing the great work you’ve hired them to do. Getting them moved expeditiously, safely, and with as few bumps as possible for their family members to the new location is something you’ll want to consider. Partnering with a full-service professional service is one way to ensure the best possible outcome. Sure, there are companies that give employees money to move themselves across country, and hope for the best, but the risk and additional stress on the employee can be debilitating to job performance, resulting in a productivity gap–not to mention a morale drop if the experience is a bad one. There are definite advantages to taking the relocation burden off your employees. Here are four key advantages to hiring a full-service relocation company. 1.  An Organized Move Can you imagine...