Dear Recruiters… Why Partnering with a Relocation Consulting Agency is Paramount for International Employee Onboarding Success
Effective onboarding of international employees is paramount for their successful integration into their new workplace. Collaborating with a relocation consultant, particularly in today's rental market climate, characterised by extreme difficulty in securing properties, is pivotal to ensure a seamless transition for your candidates.
To put yourself in your candidates’ shoes, imagine a similar scenario… Imagine being offered a new job at a new company, only to receive an unsettling email weeks before: "Termination of Tenancy - Owners to Sell." Personally, the mere thought would send my heart sinking into my stomach. Being ‘homeless’ when I’m due to start a new job — could the timing be any worse? Experiencing such unsettling news just before starting a new job would indeed be extremely distressing. The uncertainty of not only adjusting to a new workplace but also potentially having to deal with the logistical and emotional challenges of finding new accommodation can be overwhelming.
This is the same challenge that candidates moving from overseas have to face. Imagine being offered a job in a new city you’ve never visited before. You have no idea how the process works for applying for a home, and on top of that, you’ve read horror stories about the rental crisis in Australia. The uncertainty and stress of navigating this daunting process on your own while starting a new job at a new company can be paralysingly overwhelming. One of the most daunting challenges for employees relocating internationally is securing suitable accommodation. Australia’s rental market is fiercely competitive, often requiring several weeks to secure a rental. The exorbitant prices of temporary accommodations can swiftly deplete one’s savings, adding undue stress during the already overwhelming process of starting a new role.
Partnering with a relocation consulting agency to secure accommodation prior to your candidate's arrival significantly mitigates relocation stress. Having a rental property ready to move into when they arrive provides peace of mind, reducing anxiety and facilitating a smoother transition into the new environment. Offering comprehensive relocation support underscores a commitment to employee well-being and ensures new-hires feel supported and valued throughout the relocation process, enhancing their overall experience, job satisfaction and bolstering retention rates. Incorporating a relocation consultant into the recruitment process streamlines logistics, alleviates stress, and ensures a successful transition.
This partnership yields many benefits for you, your candidate, and your client:
Reduced expenses on temporary accommodation, which can cost between $300 and $500 per night for families. These expenses can quickly add up if it takes over a month to secure a permanent rental.
Accelerated time to productivity and competency — stressed and distracted new employees take longer to settle into new roles. By knowing they have a permanent place to live, new hires are able to focus all their energy on settling into their new position, becoming fully productive in their job duties faster.
Increased company morale and new-hire satisfaction — support throughout the relocation and onboarding process increases new-hire satisfaction, and contributes to increased motivation, loyalty and commitment to the company.
Increased engagement — support throughout the relocation and onboarding process fosters as a sense of belonging, commitment and company investment in their staff.
Increased manager satisfaction — seeing new hires excel in their new position leads to manager satisfaction, knowing they’ve done the best they can to ensure their new recruits thrive.
Improved retention rates — a well executed onboarding process including relocation support improved employee retention rates and decreased turnover, which can lead to significant cost savings for the organisation by minimising recruitment and training expenses associated with replacing employees.
Increased faith in you, the recruiter — your clients will see that you’ve gone the extra mile for both your candidates and them, to ensure their relocation and onboarding process was a success.
Improved reputation and increased referrals — by providing relocation support for your candidates, you create a positive impression as a recruiter of choice, enhancing your reputation and attractiveness to top talent in the market. Candidates are more likely to refer your services to their friends and colleagues in their home country, increasing your pool of qualified candidates.
By leveraging the expertise of a relocation consultant, you can alleviate a great deal of the stress associated with relocation, meaning your clients can position new hires for success, cultivate engagement and retention, and contribute to overall company success.
