Most Typical Household Goods Moving Policy

Now that the economy appears to be making a rebound, many small to mid sized companies are hiring or planning to reposition employees. In many cases the jobs effected require a relocation. A number of these newer companies are searching for information on where they should start in assisting their employees in the move. Most start with the most obvious activity which is shipping their household goods and personal belongings.

During the past several weeks we have been asked to advise companies on the most typical policies covering the household goods shipment side of a move. We have combined a number of policies into what we believe represents most current thinking.

Most companies are considering or using a tiered policy which reimburses by category of employees- what follows is a good example of this type of policy and is readily used in many industries.

Category	Employee	Management	Executive
Household goods shipment	Services paid for include- -Household goods shipping and delivery	Services paid for include- -Packing- (fragile only) -Household goods shipping and delivery Partial unpacking	Services paid for include- -Full packing -Household goods shipping and delivery -Partial unpacking
Storage	Up to 30 days of storage	Up to 30 days of storage	Up to 30 days of storage. An additional 30 days when necessary with prior approval
Shipment of Auto	One auto shipped when over 300 miles	One auto shipped when over 300 miles	Two autos shipped when over 300 miles

Additionally companies will offer a miscellaneous allowance ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to cover the cost of items not directly serviced by the moving company. Most companies in the small to medium size are asking their employees to get 2-3 estimates, or use a service like Consumers Relocation which has 3 estimates performed under our national account agreements with the movers. Consumers Relocation takes the leg work out of this process, applies special prenegotiated terms and pricing to each estimate, and acts as the employees/company's advocate throughout the move. For more information call Consumers Relocation at 800-839-6683