A candidate who has questions about a move is a candidate who hesitates. GMS was the first to offer a complete menu of Pre-Decision services, many at no cost, and a well-established Pre-Decision process is one of the most vital factors in high employee satisfaction and higher relocation acceptance ratios. These services give recruiters concrete answers to put in front of a candidate before they decide.

Our Pre-Decision services include:

• Needs Assessment, Policy, and Program Review – A detailed review of benefits and procedures, and identification of special needs, concerns, and visa/immigration requirements.
• Cost Estimate – An estimate customized to the candidate’s policy tier, including the details of their specific relocation (tax calculations available).
• MyRelocation™ – Access to a wealth of information and resources for the decision-making process. A cloud-based platform that tracks every stage of the relocation process.
• Data Tables – Comprehensive worldwide data tables including the cost of living, goods and services, transportation, salary, housing, per diems, etc.
• Cost of Living Analysis (COLA) – analysis of cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• Salary Calculator – Compares salaries based on the origin and destination area demographics.
• Candidate Expense Management – Interview expenses are directly billed to GMS (when applicable), and candidate-paid costs are reimbursed within 24-48 hours.
• Pre-Decision Debrief – Rundown of the relocation process for Human Resources, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers on assessments and approval of all activities.
• Corporate Relocation Offer Letter Development – Assistance in writing an initial relocation offer letter based on approved policy, program, and specific needs.
• Family Services – Language, cultural, and educational assessments for the transferee and family.
• Broker Market Analysis – Determines local market conditions and potential length of time to sell.
• Mortgage Calculator and Approval – Calculates potential buying power in the destination area and mortgage pre-approval.
• Virtual Destination Spotlights – Customized packet including general information, expatriate housing, schooling and education, cultural awareness, visa and immigration information, etc.
• School Reports – Detailed information on educational options at the employee’s destination, including a “report card” on the school’s rating/performance.
• Destination Packages – Customized destination information, maps, brochures, coupons, and more; provided to the employee upon arrival.
• Travel Services – Online booking services for air, hotel, car rental, rail, etc.
• Community Tours – Customized homeowner and renter tours that focus on connecting the transferee and family needs with the new community.