b"MENTAL HEALTHTheir recourse is to either move back home or change jobs, so it's a big problem for companies, and not only to the bottom line of the business, says Roberts. You've got a lot of expenses wrapped up any time that an employee [leaves]. Most of the time, those employees had been relocated for critical projects, so there's definitely a hefty cost that can come into play there.HUMAN-CENTRIC SUPPORTThis now has the attention of companies and business leaders. They are recognizing the correlation between employee well-being and the health of the firm itself, especially in the last number of years. Many more organizations are considering the emotional and social well-being of transferred employees and families since the pandemic, explains Des McKell, NetExpat senior vice president for advisory and global partnerships. It's clear that leaders recognize the importance of offering more than just logistical support and are leaning into ways to deliver human-centric support and guidance. Riverbend Moving and Storage is In practical terms, there are red flags that can be identified beforethe professional choice for reliable, the relocation takes place. For instance, a company might antici- honest service in Manitoba.pate challenges for an employee it is moving to another country, especially if they might have to deal with a language barrier. Its also important to remember that even domestic transferees can encounter culture shock. Even just going from a metropolitanAt Riverbend Moving and Storage we understand area like Toronto to [a small city like] Saskatoon can be trying,that moving or being in transition between homes notes Roberts. There are definitely indicators in there that youcan be stressful. We anticipate that our customers can point to and recognize that adapting might be a struggle. may need a little extra care when it comes to Weaver stresses that these issues can be mitigated through culturalmoving and storing your most precious items. agility training for the employee, as well as for the receiving leaderWe provide helpful packing services and easy-to-and team members. That can enhance the overall experience,use storage units. Something about us that is well easing the transition and reducing workplace challenges forknown around the community is we are driven by everyone involved, which not only helps build stronger relation-ships, but also fosters a sense of belonging to alleviate feelings ofthe satisfaction of a job well done and the pride loneliness, she says.that comes along with being trusted to move and store your belongings. Increasingly, savvy companies are implementing a kind of buddy system at the destinationthe buddy being someone who hasOur greatest achievement has alwaysalready successfully managed the same transition for themselves been seeing you relieved and thankful whento help relocatees in the transition. That way, explains Roberts,all your items are delivered in a smooth,you start off already knowing somebody there, somebody whopolite and professional manner.can empathize with the struggle you're going through, and who can not only be an anchor and waypoint for you in the company, but somebody who can act in that role generally as part of theMOVING SERVICES:community and society around you.These initiatives dont come without attendant cost, whichLocal & Long Distance Moving for Roberts suggests can create headwinds for mobility professionalsCommercial & Residential Storage Units who often struggle to make the return-on-investment (ROI) case.for Short or Long-Term Storage They need to be looking for ways to use their related data to make stronger business cases to their business partners because a lot of times they are not necessarily the ones controlling the budget. It's usually hiring managers or other department heads pullingMENTION back on some of that, Roberts says, adding that relocationTHIS AD & professionals need to look for ways to be more strategic part- RECEIVE AN ners internally, to offer more robust services and facilitate betterADDITIONAL outcomes for people. 1 % 0OFFAs relocation professionals grapple with this growing issue, tools like NetExpat and PivTs PivTapp platform are available to improve their talents overall sense of well-being and connected-ness and help mitigate the related risks of poor productivity and turnover. Ensuring a transferees emotional well-being and feeling(204) 291-8221 of connectedness doesnt just make sense from a mental-healthwww.riverbendmovers.comperspective, but from a business one as well. Everythingenquiries@riverbendmovers.comis interconnected.Summer 2025PERSPECTIVES17"