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We all know the employee experience is of the utmost importance in the movement of talent. But the vibe I am getting from corporations and their wait-and-see attitude says otherwise. Corporations will surely feel the pain of failed relocations and unhappy transferees if they do not have revised policies by mid-August. Here, I explore some situations and their projected results.

While real estate agents are skilled in many forms of negotiation, buyer’s agents have now been presented with new challenges that will test their ability to determine their compensation. Listing agents have negotiation skills regarding compensation baked into their listing presentation, but this is foreign territory for most agents who work with buyers. It’s all about getting people to see the value in ‘yes.’ Read on for some tips to ensure you and your agents are rewarded for your expertise.

Relocation Directors are currently facing a myriad of challenges. But don’t focus on the negative. Look at how you can set yourself and your company apart and proactively address the issues head-on. It’s a chance to stand out and show your value. Stop reacting and start being proactive.

We need to do a better job as an industry of attracting younger talent. Our aging population is leaving gaping holes in our industry as more key players retire. The mobility industry is a welcoming industry and particularly offers women the ability to move up the ladder and excel in leadership roles. But as pretty much everyone in the relocation and mobility world will tell you, “I just fell into it.” Here’s how we can do a better job of attracting and retaining talent.

People ask me how I determine what I write about in my blog. I can confidently say I have never had an original idea, but I am inspired by everything around me. I am kind of like Taylor Swift. If something happens to me, I am likely to write about it. And that ends our similarity. It’s time to stop worrying about the future. We need to reinvent it by opening our mind to new ideas.