The New Relocation: Beyond Housing and Household Goods

James Speirs, the Vice President of Client Services at RelocationOnline, joins Moving By The Seat of Our Pants to unpack how relocation and employee support have evolved beyond traditional, logistics-focused models.   Find out more about the shift toward a more holistic approach – one that emphasises wellbeing, flexibility, and technology – shaped by Covid, Gen Z expectations, and increasing demands around compliance, cost control, and AI. It’s a highlight on how global mobility teams are adapting to balance employee experience with organisational priorities.   Tune in to this episode as we explore: (03:05) An accidental journey into mobility (04:39) Relocation trends from goods to holistic support (09:31) Rethinking global mobility priorities (13:29) Effective compliance for cost control (15:53) Relocation benefits and the evolving business rationale (18:39) Candidate assessment in relocation (21:39) Why mobility lags in wellbeing (25:09) Prioritising wellbeing in mobility (30:30) From gatekeepers to strategic partners (33:24) Person-led AI enhancing efficiency (35:52) The future of connected mobility solutions (37:58) Enhancing the digital employee experience   Links mentioned in this episode: James Speirs on LinkedIn RelocationOnline