Global Mobility Services for International Employee Programmes
Global Mobility Services for International Employee Programmes
Companies that move employees across borders face compliance and logistics challenges that only get more complex as the programme scales. Gerson Relocation is an accredited relocation management company that manages the full assignment lifecycle, from immigration and destination services to household goods logistics and expense reporting, so your internal team can focus on the business, not the move.
Whether you run a handful of senior assignments per year or a high-volume programme spanning multiple regions, our employee relocation services are built around your policy, your reporting requirements, and your people.
Managing Global Employee Moves at Programme Scale
Gerson Relocation holds both FIDI FAIM certification (the international quality benchmark for relocation services) and BAR membership. These are independently verified, and you can confirm them directly at FIDI.org or BAR.co.uk.
We are also a member of EuRA (the European Relocation Association) and part of the AGM Group, providing the financial stability and operational backing that procurement teams look for when evaluating a long-term mobility partner.
Our global network covers over 1,200 approved partners worldwide, each sourced, reviewed, and quality-managed by our dedicated supply chain management team. This is not a directory; it is an actively governed partner programme. That distinction matters when you need consistent service in Lagos, Bangalore, and São Paulo simultaneously.
Crucially, we also deliver services in-house in the UK: our own warehouse, crews, and fleet. That operational depth is what allows us to manage partner quality globally with real expertise, not just contractual oversight.
Our Global Mobility Services
We cover the full assignment lifecycle. Each service below is available as a standalone engagement or as part of a managed programme:
Employee Relocation and Programme Management
Every corporate engagement includes our programme management services: a dedicated Client Services Manager, a coordination team for your relocating employees, and access to our relocation technology and reporting platform. You get real-time visibility across your programme. Your employees get a single point of contact from assignment confirmation to day one in their new location.
Destination Services and Settling-in Support
Home search, school search, area orientation, and settling-in support are available across all major assignment destinations. These are the services that determine whether a relocated employee is productive in week two or still searching for a flat six weeks after arrival.
Immigration and Visa Management
Our core Global Mobility services include Household Goods Moving, Expense Management, Relocation Services and Independent Advisory services, meaning the major elements of global mobility services will be taken care of. What’s more, you can select Gerson Relocation to manage all, or a combination of, each of these services, or we can work as part of a network of your preferred partners or as your primary mobility partner, providing end-to-end management of each of your employee relocations. We do everything to accommodate your existing global mobility framework.
Expense Management and Cost Reporting
Our expense management service captures, processes, and reports all relocation expenditure against your policy parameters. Finance teams get audit-ready cost data. Mobility teams get the visibility to manage budgets across an entire programme, not just individual moves.
Our People
As a company that manages service providers globally, we are somewhat unique in that we also deliver our services in-house. In the UK, we have our own warehouse, crews, fleet and relocation team. This detailed level of operational expertise enables us to manage our approved service partners, providing these solutions in other locations and their costs better than a company that outsources everything.
Corporate Relocation Management
We take responsibility for all global mobility services we manage for you. In every case, we provide a Relocation Manager to be your assignee’s primary point of contact and the person to guide them through their relocation. Employees can find a full overview of what to expect in our relocation assistance for employees guide.
Global Mobility Strategy
From managing the transition of your complete international relocation programme, to implementing new services and locations, we offer an experienced implementation and transition team to support your global mobility programme. We ensure absolute continuity of service at all times and make switching to Gerson Relocation seamless. Read more about the importance of global mobility policies.
How We Work with Your Team
Most corporate mobility partnerships begin with a scoping call — we map your current programme structure, identify where the friction is (immigration delays, expense reconciliation lag, inconsistent destination service quality), and design an engagement model around what you actually need.
From there, the engagement follows a four-stage model:
- Assessment
- Programme Design
- Deployment
- Ongoing Management
Your Client Services Manager is the consistent point of accountability across all four stages. We also publish guidance and quality certification details publicly, so you can complete a significant part of supplier due diligence before the first call.
For organisations evaluating us against other providers, our differentiator is the hybrid model. We own the UK delivery and govern the global network. That means we understand what quality looks like at the operational level, not just on a scorecard.
Global Mobility Policy Bundles
Not all assignments are the same. We structure our services around the assignment type, so you are not paying for services your policy does not cover:
- VIP and executive moves — high-touch, personally managed senior assignments
- Long-term assignments — full-service for multi-year placements with family accompaniment
- Group moves — coordinated relocation of multiple employees to a single destination or new office location
- Lump sum relocation — managed disbursement and reporting for cash-in-lieu policies
Download our Employer’s Guide to International Mobility Programmes for a structured overview of how to build or review a corporate relocation programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is global mobility?
Global mobility is the managed movement of employees across international borders as part of a company’s workforce strategy. It covers the full assignment lifecycle: immigration, relocation logistics, destination services, expense management, and programme administration. Companies typically partner with a specialist relocation management company to handle operational complexity at scale.
What does a global mobility company do?
A global mobility company manages international employee assignments on behalf of the employer — handling logistics, immigration, destination services, expense processing, and programme reporting. The goal is to reduce operational burden on internal HR teams while delivering a consistent, compliant experience for relocating employees.
What is included in global mobility services?
Core global mobility services include:
- Relocation logistics (household goods moving, packing, customs)
- Immigration and visa management
- Destination services (home search, school search, area orientation)
- Expense management and cost reporting
- Programme management (dedicated account team, technology, reporting)
- Advisory services (policy review, benchmarking, supplier audits)
How much does corporate relocation cost?
Costs vary significantly based on assignment type, destination, policy tier, and whether the employer or employee sources accommodation. A lump sum policy for a domestic move can run from £3,000–£8,000; a full-service long-term international assignment with family accompaniment typically ranges from £25,000–£80,000+. Programme management fees are separate from relocation costs and are scoped based on annual assignment volume. The most accurate starting point is a scoping call to map your programme against your budget parameters.
How do I choose a global mobility company?
The key criteria for evaluating a relocation management company are: accreditation (FIDI FAIM and BAR are the relevant benchmarks in this market), global network coverage and how it is governed, whether the provider can handle the full assignment lifecycle or only components of it, technology and reporting capability, and evidence of experience with your specific assignment profile (volume, destinations, policy type). Gerson holds both FIDI FAIM and BAR accreditation, covers 1,200+ partner locations, and delivers in-house in the UK.
What is a relocation management company?
A relocation management company (RMC) acts as the operational and administrative layer between an employer and the full ecosystem of relocation service providers — movers, immigration lawyers, temporary housing providers, and destination service agents. The RMC manages quality, compliance, and cost across all vendors on the employer’s behalf. Gerson Relocation operates as a full-service RMC with both in-house UK delivery capability and a governed global partner network.
Ready to discuss your global mobility programme?
Talk to our team about your requirements — whether you are reviewing an existing programme, switching providers, or building a corporate relocation capability from scratch.
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