Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (Worldwide ERC / WERC)
entry by Julie M. Marx, Global Family Expert at Expat Valley
The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council, historically known as Worldwide ERC and now branded as WERC, is a global workforce mobility association for professionals involved in employee relocation. It brings together stakeholders from human resources, real estate, tax, immigration, and relocation services to advance effective and compliant mobility practices. The organization provides education, research, industry standards, and networking opportunities that help members navigate the complexities of domestic and international talent mobility. WERC also offers professional certifications such as the Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) and Certified Relocation Professional (CRP), which recognize expertise across the employee relocation field.
Comparable terms
Canadian Employee Relocation Council (national mobility association); EuRA: European Relocation Association (regional relocation association); Forum for Expatriate Management (global mobility network)
Why this matters
Worldwide ERC / WERC is a cornerstone organization in the global mobility ecosystem, shaping best practice, policy discussions, and professional standards for employee relocation worldwide. For global families, its work indirectly influences the quality, consistency, and duty-of-care standards of relocation support they receive from employers and service providers. For practitioners, understanding WERC helps situate school, counseling, and destination services within a wider infrastructure of corporate mobility and HR decision-making.
Cross-references
International School (Education); CIS (Professional Bodies); Tri-Association (Professional Bodies); AAIE (Professional Bodies); AASSA/AMISA (Professional Bodies); CEESA (Professional Bodies); EARCOS (Professional Bodies); WASC (Professional Bodies); ECIS (Professional Bodies); School Search Consultant (Professional Support Roles); DSP (Professional Support Roles)
Worldwide ERC / WERC connects closely with other mobility and international school associations, shaping the broader context in which global families relocate, access education, and receive professional support.
Sources
Worldwide Employee Relocation Council overview
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