Attracting and retaining the best of the best for your in-home staff is key. In addition to providing a competitive and generous salary and benefits package, many household employers offer relocation packages to prospective employees. This can be a smart – and strategic – way to widen the net of qualified candidates.
Relocation Packages
What Kinds of Relocation Packages Are Most Common?
A Trial-to-Hire Relocation Package
This is an approach that means private household employers offer temporary relocation benefits during a trial employment period, before the job is made permanent. Once it’s determined if you want to proceed with hiring, you can determine what type of long-term benefits you might want to offer, such as offering a long-term stipend for housing.
Partial Relocation Assistance
Here, the employer covers specific costs, rather than the full relocation. This might include airfare or mileage reimbursement, temporary housing for a specific number of weeks or months, or payment for a moving van or moving company.
Housing Support
This type of relocation assistance focuses on helping your new employee find housing in the area. Especially beneficial where housing may be limited, employers can choose to offer a housing stipend, coverage for a down payment or security deposit, or the option to live-in at the home.
Full-Service Relocation
This kind of arrangement covers all major parts of the employees’ move, such as paying for a moving service, payment for housing or hotels, travel for the employee, coverage for utilities or car transport, and more.
Lump Sum Relocation
This is a one-time payment provided by the employer to the employer to cover all moving expenses. The amount is determined by the employer and then the employee is given the flexibility to use it as needed to move and get settled in the new city and in-home role.
Benefits of Offering Relocation Packages
Whether it’s a well-versed estate manager, a highly detailed personal assistant, or a compassionate career nanny, top-tier household employees are in high demand.
Sometimes, these individuals receive several job offers and must weigh which ones align with their skillset and support their long-term goals.
Providing relocation support shows that you are committed to the overall satisfaction and wellbeing of your employees and you’re willing to invest in them.
#1: Attracts Top Talent
Providing a relocation package allows you to expand your candidate pool beyond the local area and could mean you’re introduced to a specialized, highly qualified individual that may not have otherwise been considered.
#2: Makes Your Role Stand Out
Many experienced domestic staffing professionals are accustomed to receiving relocation support from estates or private families looking to hire them. When multiple employers may be looking for ways to sweeten the job offer, this is one of the best ways to stand out.
#3: Speeds up the Process & Allows For a Smoother Transition
Starting a new in-home role can be stressful and take time, as it may involve an onboarding and training process. If the employee knows they have their move covered or partially covered, it makes it easier for them to focus on settling into their new position, rather than juggling the many logistics of moving.
#4: Shows That You’re Invested in Them
Employees feel valued, supported, and cared for when they’re offered a competitive salary and robust benefits package – including relocation assistance. This helps to build trust and increases the likelihood of a long-term commitment.
Ready to Grow Your Team of Staff in Your Home?
At Household Staffing, we recognize that the busy day-to-day operations of your home are unique and require the expertise and care of people you can trust.
That’s why we work with you to craft a detailed job description and compensation package that ensures you’re getting access to top-tier domestic professionals.
Our team is also intentional in helping you cultivate long, happy working relationships with your staff – and that happens from the very beginning of the hiring process.
There’s no doubt about it: when you have the right people in place, your home can run exactly how you want it to.
For more than three decades, our team has specialized in helping families and family offices build teams that are trustworthy, compatible for your lifestyle, and give you the peace of mind you need.
Contact us today or complete our New Hire Form to begin a personalized search.
