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The Disproportionate Impact of Increased Mortgage Interest Rates on Transferees Moving to High-Cost Housing Locations

Denise Oemig on February 7, 2023

Inflation has impacted everyone in the U.S. As a result, Social Security recipients received 5.9% and 8.7% increases over the past two years respectively. The Society for Human Resource Management…

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Inflation, the Consumer Price Index and Relocating Employees

Denise Oemig on February 28, 2022

Rising prices, are leading many relocating employees to question the cost-of-living in their new cities. It is important to acknowledge inflation and increasing home prices in many markets. However, it…

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COLA Compensation: When is it the right choice for my company? 

Denise Oemig on November 11, 2021

No matter the size of your company, employees move. And moving can have a large impact on an employee’s position within an organization. Some may prefer to work remotely, and…

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Relocation Compensation Calculator: Moving Employees with a Fair and Accurate Allowance

Denise Oemig on August 26, 2021

Employers relocating employees often help those who are moving. No company wants to see its employees failing in a new area. What’s more, employees see the financial help as a…

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The Importance of Cost of Living Ranking to Relocation Policies

Denise Oemig on July 23, 2021

Living cost information is essential to a successful move. That’s true of anyone moving from one area to another, be it for personal or business reasons. Every city has a…

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Appreciating Housing Market Values: How Are They Impacting Company Relocation Policies? 

Denise Oemig on June 10, 2021

Many transferees are expressing concern about the increased cost of living due to appreciating housing market values across North America. If a cost-of-living allowance wasn’t initially offered, they are asking for one. If they are receiving an…

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The Importance of a Cost of Living Comparison

Denise Oemig on December 1, 2020

Moving employees, new or seasoned, are as much a staple of any business as paychecks and budgets. As with any other facet of business, there are many wrong ways to…

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Motus Research Reveals Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Employee and Candidate Location and Costs of Living

Motus on October 29, 2020

Report Serves as Tool for Employers Redefining Recruiting Strategies as Candidates Exit Large Cities and Embrace Long-Term Remote Work BOSTON, Mass., October 29, 2020 – Motus, the definitive leader in…

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