Cost pressure is nothing new in corporate relocation—but the way organizations respond to it often determines whether savings are real or simply deferred.

In this episode of Relocation Leader, Zac Turbes is joined by Amy Smith, Director of Global Mobility Strategies, Policy Development & Document Management, and Derek Gregath, Director of Global Client Development, both of NEI Global Relocation, to unpack what cost containment actually looks like when viewed through a strategic lens. Together, they challenge the default assumption that reducing spend must mean reducing benefits—and explore why that shortcut frequently backfires.

The trio dive into the hidden mechanics of relocation ROI: soft costs, productivity drag, family disruption, extended temporary living, delayed home sales, and the downstream impact these factors have on retention and performance. Amy brings a data-driven perspective on why benchmarking alone is an incomplete answer, while Derek draws on years of frontline experience helping companies right-size programs without eroding duty of care or employee trust.

Listeners will hear why some benefits that look “optional” on paper—home sale assistance, destination services, cultural and language support—often function as cost-avoidance tools in disguise. The group also explores how industry, role criticality, company culture, and labor market dynamics should influence relocation design, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach driven by what “other companies are doing.”

We reframe relocation not as a line-item expense, but as an investment decision—one where smarter process design, better analytics, and cross-functional alignment can preserve both budget discipline and employee outcomes.

For HR, talent, and mobility leaders navigating economic uncertainty, this conversation offers a clearer way forward: spend with intention, cut with context, and never lose sight of the human variables that ultimately determine success.

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In this episode of Relocation Leader, Zac Turbes talks with Jillian Guzda, senior recruiter at GLOMO and co-host of the Get Talent! podcast, about what hiring really looks like inside today’s global mobility environment. Their conversation pulls apart the assumptions that shape recruiting decisions—from how roles get defined to why companies routinely overlook the candidates most likely to thrive.

Jillian explains the upstream issues that quietly derail searches: intake conversations that never happen, job requirements that shift midstream, and well-meaning hiring teams that unintentionally design roles no one can fill. She draws on real experience to show how early clarity shortens timelines, sharpens decision-making, and gives candidates a fair shot at showing what they can actually do.

Zac and Jillian also move beyond traditional recruiting metrics by exploring the hidden ROI of non-revenue roles, the rising value of adaptable talent, and the way hybrid and remote expectations now influence relocation decisions.

For HR and mobility leaders responding to talent shortages, evolving policies, or complex workforce moves, this episode offers a clear and grounded look at how hiring behavior shapes mobility outcomes.

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In this full-length panel discussion from the 2025 Global Partner Alliance Summit (GPA25), NEI Global Relocation convenes leaders from technology, marketing, and human resources to examine how organizations can responsibly and effectively embrace artificial intelligence in a workplace that’s evolving faster than ever. NEI CIO Dar Andrews, Director of Corporate Marketing & Communications Zac Turbes, and NP Dodge Senior Vice President of Human Resources Ryan Boyd share their perspectives from across disciplines, offering a grounded look at how AI has already begun reshaping operations, decision-making, and employee experiences.

What follows is a lively and candid conversation that moves well beyond theory. The panel explores real-world AI use cases, how different teams are integrating new tools into daily workflows, and what leaders should be preparing for as the technology accelerates. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing people in an AI-powered environment, the balance between innovation and ethics, and the practical steps organizations can take today to build a sustainable and forward-looking AI strategy. Whether you work in HR, mobility, talent development, digital transformation, operations, or organizational leadership, this session offers insights you can apply immediately within your own setting.

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