Corporate Relocation | Lifestylemanagers

Employee Relocation Services

Did you know that without ongoing support, 40% of those assigned to important overseas roles derail after 18 months? Or that expatriation failures could cost your company 10 times the expatriate salaries? On top of that each failure demoralizes co-workers and direct liaisons, which jeopardizes relationships with business partners, customers and other stakeholders.

If you're looking to improve your expatriation success rate and alleviate your busy HR department, then you've come to the right place. At Lifestylemanagers we go the extra mile to ensure that your international employees and their families are properly settled and integrated into the community, often answering questions, helping overcome linguistic and cultural hurdles and providing solutions that they might not feel comfortable asking their employer.

Orientation

Our orientation trips introduce your assignee and their family to their new surroundings and the local culture. Together we visit major points of interest tailored to their requirements, and answer any questions.

Our package includes:

• Passing by major points of interest.

• Visiting suggested residential areas.

• Explaining local services, public transportation and driving routes.

• Pointing out Swiss and international schools, hospitals, shopping and leisure facilities.

• Discussing international clubs and other services of potential interest.

• Q&A during and at the end of the orientation tour.

Immigration

Immigration formalities are highly time-consuming, especially for those who do not speak German. We ensure all Swiss permit requirements are fulfilled and handle all the paperwork and correspondence.

Our package includes:

• Advising on mandatory Swiss health insurance.

• Filling in forms according to Swiss permit requirements.

• Handling correspondences with the relevant authorities.

• Accompaniment of assignees to the immigration office when delivering files or taking biometric data.

House Hunting

We introduce assignees to residential areas that meet their family's needs, arranging and attending viewings, negotiating contracts and assisting during handovers. Benefit from our network and secure off-market listings for your employees.

Our package includes:

• Providing mover recommendations.

• Defining your assignees' requirements of an ideal home.

• Locating appropriate properties and arranging viewings.

• Arranging temporary housing where required.

• Attending viewings alone or accompanied and translating where necessary.

• Negotiating and finalising contracts.

• Assisting during handovers.

• Supporting the settling in process and explaining Swiss house rules.

Schooling

Our experience shows that schooling is one of the top priorities for families moving to Switzerland. From pre-school through to university-level education, we answer questions, arrange visits and assist in registration.

Our package includes:

• Discussing families' individual schooling requirements and providing an overview of the available options.

• Arranging and accompanying families on school visits.

• Assisting in the registration process.

Settling In

Settling in entails many administrative tasks such as opening accounts, arranging insurances and importing or purchasing vehicles. We will support your assignee in all of the above and much more.

Our package includes:

• Helping open bank accounts.

• Arranging insurance coverage for cars, household, liability, etc…

• Registering assignees with internet, phone and TV providers.

• Giving assignees guidance in regards to vehicle purchases and registrations as well as how to exchange their current drivers license for a Swiss one.

• Explaining local systems such as recycling and public transport.

• Providing tips on integration and essential service providers. For example, how to introduce one's self to neighbours, where to meet fellow expatriates, doctors recommendations, etc…

• Touring the area and providing assignees with helpful advice and recommendations for day-to-day services, leisure activities and more.

• Explaining payment systems in Switzerland.

• Providing information about local language schools and other integration opportunities.

Repatriation

When contracts end and assignees must be repatriated, the process of settling in reverses. We help terminate contracts, organise removals, cleaning and handovers as well as manage deregistration.

Our package includes:

• Terminating leases and finding follow-up tenants where necessary.

• Organising and liaising with movers.

• Organising final cleans and attending handovers.

• Terminating contracts with service providers, insurances, etc…

• Deregistering assignees at their local municipality.

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