Destination Services

Destination Services

People Move Together

Each move is handled with personal attention and a great eye for the human side of a relocation.

From housing to government assistance, we manage all the essential details.

With our expert guidance, your employees will always have someone to rely on and feel warmly welcomed from day one.

Their unforgettable
Journey Starts Here

Their unfor-gettable
Journey Starts Here

HR Expats provides your employees and their families a comprehensive orientation of potential new neighborhoods.

This experience helps them explore different areas and choose the one that feels like the perfect place to call home.

Pre-Move Orientation

Our Pre-Move Orientation Service is designed to help employees and their families make informed decisions about their upcoming relocation. 

By offering a personalized, guided tour of potential new areas before the actual move, we ensure a smoother transition and greater confidence in their choices.

Benefits of Pre-Move Orientation:

  • Reduces uncertainty and stress for employees and their families
  • Ensures employees feel comfortable and confident in their new environment
  • Helps with faster adaptation and productivity after relocation
  • Strengthens employee satisfaction and retention

What can be included?

  • Overview of different neighborhoods based on budget, lifestyle, and commute times
  • Tour of potential rental or purchase properties
  • Information on local real estate market trends
  • Overview of public and private schools in the area
  • Visits to selected schools with guided tours
  • Insights into curricula, admission processes, and extracurricular activities
  • Introduction to local hospitals, clinics, and specialized medical facilities
  • Guidance on finding primary care physicians and specialists
  • Information on health insurance compatibility and medical networks
  • Overview of sports clubs, fitness centers, and community events
  • Introduction to cultural and social activities in the area
  • Recommendations for parks, outdoor activities, and family-friendly attractions
  • Explanation of available public transit options (buses, trains, metro, etc.)
  • Help with transit passes and commuting tips
  • Parking and car ownership regulations in the new city

Settling in
Make it feel like home

  • Assistance with setting up utilities such as electricity, water, gas, internet, and cable.
  • Support in choosing and contacting local service providers.
  • Help with understanding and navigating local utility regulations
  • Guidance on opening a local bank account
  • Assistance with currency exchange and managing financial matters in the new country
  • Help with setting up credit cards or local payment methods
  • Support in registering with local authorities (e.g., city hall, immigration office)
  • Assistance with obtaining local identification cards (e.g., social security number, driver’s license)
  • Information on local legal requirements and paperwork for settling in
  • Introduction to nearby supermarkets, shopping centers, and local amenities
  • Guidance on household services such as dry cleaning, repairs, and waste disposal
  • Tips on local dining, grocery stores, and other services
  • Assistance in obtaining a local driver’s license and understanding local traffic laws
  • Help with car rentals, purchases, and public transportation passes
  • Information on parking regulations and availability
  • Information on local customs, traditions, and etiquette to ease cultural adaptation
  • Introduction to expat groups and local community organizations
  • Recommendations for local events, social gatherings, and cultural activities

Settling-in Services

Our Settling-In Services are designed to help your employees and their families feel at home and settled in their new location as quickly as possible.

 

Benefits of a Smooth Transition with our Settling-In Services:

  • Helps employees avoid common pitfalls and adjusts faster to their new surroundings.
  • Enhanced Employee Well-being: Reduces stress for both the employee and their family by providing support during a potentially overwhelming time.

  • Increased Productivity: Employees can focus on their new role without distractions, thanks to the efficient management of settling-in tasks.
  • Stronger Retention: Employees who feel supported during their relocation are more likely to stay long-term with the company.

The right Education

Relocating to a new area and starting fresh at a new school can be a significant transition for your employee’s family. Our Schooling Services are designed to support employees by making the school search and transition as smooth as possible. We provide comprehensive assistance in identifying the right educational options and ensuring the process is easy for both the employee and their children.

Schooling Services

Benefits of Pre-Move Orientation:

  • Ease of Transition: Ensures that children can start their new school year without unnecessary delays, minimizing disruptions to their education.

  • Peace of Mind for Employees: By assisting with school selection, visits, and enrollment, we take the burden off employees, allowing them to focus on their work.

  • Tailored Education Options: Helps families choose the best school or daycare options based on their child’s needs and family priorities.

  • Improved Family Satisfaction: When families feel supported in the schooling process, they are more likely to have a positive relocation experience and adapt to their new environment more easily.

What can be inlcuded?

  • Help with scheduling and setting up appointments for school tours and orientation visits
  • Support in meeting with school administrators, teachers, and staff to understand the curriculum and school culture
  • Assistance with understanding the application and admission processes
  • Overview of public and private schools in the area
  • Visits to selected schools with guided tours
  • Insights into curricula, admission processes, and extracurricular activities

 

  • Support with paperwork for school applications and enrollment
  • Guidance on necessary documents for admission (e.g., transcripts, immunization records)
  • Help with understanding local school policies, requirements, and deadlines
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  • Assistance with enrolling children in language programs or bilingual schools, if necessary
  • Support for families adjusting to a new language environment, including language learning resources
  • Explanation of available public transit options (buses, trains, metro, etc.)
  • Help with transit passes and commuting tips
  • Parking and car ownership regulations in the new city

when it's time
to say goodbye

Departure Services

When it’s time for your employee to relocate again, our Departure Services ensure an organized transition. We take care of all the necessary tasks to help your employee leave their current location with ease, allowing them to focus on the next chapter.

 

Our goal is to manage the details of the departure process so your employee can leave with peace of mind, knowing that there will be no loose ends.  

We handle the process of officially de-registering your employee from local authorities.

Assistance with the termination of lease agreements and ensuring a smooth transition from the current rental property.

If applicable, we offer guidance and support in selling the property, including connecting with local real estate agents.

  • Utilities (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
  • Telephone and internet subscriptions
  • Car lease or ownership transfer
  • Closing of bank accounts
  • Terminating insurance policies

We help with forwarding mail and other post-relocation setup services to ensure that no important documents are missed.

We're here to help!

Ready for your employee to help them reach their next destination. Get in touch with us