Corporate Relocation Issues: Training

Many companies have found that relocating certain parts of their operations to international locations is good for the bottom line. Reduced labor, tax and land costs can reduce overall expenses and increase profit margins. Labor, however, often does not transfer perfectly to new locations. Many businesses may find subtle differences in culture, language, and ethics that make transferring operations more complicated than a simple move. Training new employees before the move can prevent a disaster from occurring when operations are suddenly put back online at their new home.

Depending on the type of business that is being relocated, training can occur at the new or old site. If manufacturing operations that require large and expensive equipment are being relocated, it is usually best if the new employees travel to the original site to train. This will allow for a seamless transition of operations that mitigates down time when the equipment is set up in its new location. For relocation of equipment that is cheap and easily duplicated, training can occur at the new site before all operations are fully relocated.

Special training may need to take place for any technological deficiencies that may exist in the new work force. Many workers and managers take things like phone and computer use for granted, but may find that employees in a new location lack the necessary experience to utilize these tools. Simple training on computers, phones and fax machines before the full relocation will allow for a minimum amount of down time when the relocation is finished. These things, along with using a comprehensive global relocation service, can make corporate relocation a success.

 

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