Preparing your employees for their relocation

Moving to another country alone or with family can be very confronting and challenging.  Good preparation is the keystone to a successful relocation.  Even if you're relocating to a country that speaks the same language you will encounter cultural differences that will be unsettling.  Cross Cultural preparation will enable your employees to settle into their new location more smoothly, armed with good quality information and expectations.  Sending them on a "look/see" visit prior to the permanent relocation will help address some issues including cultural expectations, lifestyle and real estate "reality" and education and support for their children.  That way there are no rude shocks after arrival and a relocation or cross cultural consultant can help prepare the individual or family for their permanent return.

Australia is a sought after destination, and as such can present challenges as far as the rental market and school placements are concerned.  Best to find out about all this "before" the move so expectations can be managed.

Remember:  "Seek first to understand and then be understood" - this applies to your new location as well as your new business colleagues!