Why Relocation Packages Are Failing Remote Hiring

In this episode of Hiring & Firing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into a hiring trend that's quietly blowing up budgets and offer letters: relocation packages. As of May 2026, more companies are forcing return-to-office mandates, but their relocation offers haven't kept up with the realities of dual-income households, mortgage rates above 6%, and the emotional cost of uprooting a family. Lucas breaks down a specific case: a mid-sized tech firm in Austin that lost three senior hires in one quarter because its standard $15,000 relocation lump sum didn't cover realtor fees, temporary housing gaps, or a partner's job search. The hosts explore why candidates are walking away from offers that would have been no-brainers in 2021, how companies can rebuild relocation into a strategic tool, and the one question every recruiter should ask before even mentioning a move. If your company is struggling to fill seats in a hub city without a competitive relo package, this episode is for you. #RelocationPackages #RemoteWork #ReturnToOffice #HiringTrends #TalentAcquisition #DualIncomeHouseholds #EmployeeRelocation #RecruitmentStrategy #AustinTech #OfferLetter #LumpSum #HiringFailing #BusinessPodcast #HiringAndFiring #FexingoBusiness #WorkforceStrategy #CandidateExperience #RelocationFail Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo