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ZIM MAGAZINE
HR
RELOCATION
It is a common misconception to assume that “Relocation”
is merely the movement of an employee from one country to
another, when in fact it is the movement of a whole family
unit, and it is to be regarded accordingly.
“Relocation, which has become increasingly common in
the era of globalization, means that an employee and his or
her family must adapt to a different culture. Understanding
the culture of the host country and how to integrate into the
local community is one of the main challenges. Relocation
is a major change in an employee’s life in terms of both
family and work,” says Dr. Shoshi Chen, who has researched
the key to successful relocations
ZIM’s Global Relocation Department attempts to put these
concepts into practice through a support center for employees
and their families, designed to ease the transition process
as well as their general adjustment to the new country,
including housing, schools, and much more.
As part of this initiative, the Global Relocation team aims
to guide and assist employees and their families from the
start of the relocation process through their arrival in the
Relocation, which has become increasingly common in the era of globalization,
means that an employee and his or her family must adapt to a different culture.
Understanding the culture of the host country and how to integrate into the
local community is one of the main challenges. Relocation is a major change in
an employee’s life in terms of both family and work.
destination country and adjustment to their new home.
How does it work?
Immediately after the contract is signed, the Relocation
team begins the process of obtaining work visas. The
appropriate service providers are carefully selected,
and the team works with the most highly-qualified firms
and attorneys in order to provide a rapid professional
response.
ZIM provides a comprehensive “door to door” service
when it comes to shipping an employee’s belongings,
sparing the family all the hassle of packing and shipping
the items themselves, allowing them time for personal
arrangements such as updating authorities, power of
attorney, etc. the team assists whenever required in
necessary.
The employee receives professional advice regarding
taxes and insurance before traveling.
Preparing the family members - a complex and significant
part of the process. The tools provided are both practical
and emotional.
In order to facilitate the transition period and promote
an easy and fast adaptation abroad, it is important
