Survey

In today’s globally mobile workforce, the success of employee relocations increasingly hinges on how well organizations address the needs of relocating families. Designed to fill a crucial gap in corporate relocation programs, the Family Relocation Experience Survey provides decision-makers in global mobility and HR with essential insights into the experiences of families on assignment. By illuminating family needs, challenges, and successes in real-world relocations, this survey enables organizations to refine policies, improve support, and strengthen outcomes.

Through data-driven insights, the survey empowers you to make informed decisions that enhance employee experience, bolster retention, and reduce assignment risks—ultimately supporting both families and organizational goals. Developed with GDPR compliance at its core, the Family Relocation Experience Survey is your reliable resource for understanding and addressing the human side of corporate relocation.

Request your organization’s Family Relocation Experience Survey here.

How it Works

Participating in the Family Relocation Experience Survey is simple, secure, and GDPR-compliant. Once an organization requests participation, Expat Valley provides a unique survey link to share directly with employees who relocated with their families in the past year. This secure approach ensures no personal or contact information is shared with Expat Valley. The survey gathers insights about families’ relocation experiences and offers optional demographic questions. To ensure confidentiality, individual demographic details won’t appear in organization-specific reports.

Survey Outcomes

The Family Relocation Experience Report provides in-depth insights into how relocating families experience the support from your organization and service providers. Compare employee feedback with your internal assessments, identifying where your programs excel and where adjustments could enhance family support. The report also benchmarks your organization’s family relocation support against industry standards, giving you actionable insights to drive improvements.

Who Should Participate

The survey includes all employees who relocated abroad in the past year, covering various assignment types — Expats, International Relocators, and even Short-Term Assignees with family members. Your healthcare provider, insurer, or relocation management company might assist in identifying eligible employees. If in doubt, you may also share the link with all employees, requesting that only those with children complete the survey.

Benefits for Your Organization

By gathering family-focused data, the survey offers a valuable foundation for improving the employee experience, supporting retention, and creating a business case for family-focused investments. The findings may also serve as a starting point for your organization’s social impact metrics in ESG reporting. Baseline data from this survey enables you to measure progress and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable, socially responsible global mobility.

Cost and Accessibility

As a social enterprise, Expat Valley is committed to making family relocation experiences more supportive and enriching. To maximize the reach and impact of this initiative, the annual Global Family Relocation Experience Survey is offered free of charge. We believe that broad participation is key to driving change and building a more family-friendly approach to global mobility.