The average employee in the United States starts their weekday the same way, by getting in their car and driving to work. In fact, this is the reality for 87.89 percent of the U.S. population. The National Household Travel Survey, conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, shows that almost 90 percent of workers in the United States commute to work in a car, truck or van.
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A lump sum relocation package has many benefits. However, if allocated poorly, it can end up costing money and adding stress. Many people underestimate how complicated and expensive moving can be. According to HealthStatus, moving is the third most stressful event one can experience. So using all your resources efficiently is important to having a successful move to the USA!
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Our partner International AutoSource recently released a study on Expats living in the United States, The 2014 Expat Review. The study was created from a survey of current Expatriates living in the USA, to help advise future Expats relocating to the United States.
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When you’re moving to a new country, you’re bound to make some mistakes. Luckily, many Expats have moved to the USA before, and you can use their mistakes as your guide! We’ve compiled a list of 5 Common Relocation Mistakes to help Expats easily relocate to the USA.
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You have just received the exciting news that you've landed your new job in the United States. Congratulations!
Moving to the United States is a huge change full of exciting possibilities, however it is a complicated process, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed and stressed if you don’t plan ahead. Your next step will be to plan out your relocation to ensure you and your family have a seamless transition.
Plotting out a timeline for your move will help you stay organized and on track for your move. Each Expat’s relocation journey is different and timelines may need to be adjusted depending on how much time you have to execute your move. The RelocateUSA 90-Day Checklist for Moving to the United States will help keep you organized as you relocate the United States!
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Most expats relocating to the U.S. are going to need to buy a vehicle in order to get to and from work. Expats are typically unfamiliar with the American car buying process and unaware of the obstacles they will face when trying to obtain a vehicle.
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1. Schools' admissions teams know their institutions well and know what kind of children will thrive in their environment. Work with them, and don't try to circumvent them.
2. Beware of suggestions that a "donation" to a school is one way to gain admission. Such a stance carries with it large reputational and legal risk for both the employee and employer.
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The United States welcomes over 300,000 foreign national assignees every year in managerial, technical and consulting professions. And while their skills, talents, families and belongings all make the trip safely, their credit-worthiness doesn't travel – and it is costing them and their employers a fortune.
In all it is estimated that the lack of availability of US credit is costing US businesses and their incoming talent over $2.4 billion every year in excess interest charges, foregone tax beaks and compromised productivity. According to a recent survey of global mobility managers and international HR professionals, over half of all respondents claimed that lack of access to US credit facilities impacted assignee morale and productivity "somewhat", while the remaining 47% indicated that the issue "very much" impacted their employees - a startling level of unanimity.
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Communication and work styles differ greatly across the globe. This requires a new way of doing business in order to build trust and develop long-term relationships with clients, JV partners and multicultural team members. Miscommunication can significantly increase costs by creating unnecessary delays and obstacles in meeting business objectives.
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