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Relocation

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    Successful international relocations are those in which the unique needs and personal preferences of people moving to a new destination are understood and respected.

    Global Adjustments' relocation specialists, many of whom have themselves lived in different countries and cultures, are trained to anticipate any questions our clients may have. Our team’s international exposure gives us an edge over our competitors, as we are able to put ourselves in your situation and understand your concerns and needs.

    As pioneers in the Indian relocation industry, we at Global Adjustments can draw from our vast experience of 17 years, having interacted with more than 80 different nationalities. We have constantly expanded and improved our service portfolio to cater to all your relocation requirements.

    We are key vendors, and many leading international corporations (e.g. BMW, Pfizer, RBS and others) as well as global mobility companies trust Global Adjustments.

    Whether you are moving to India as an individual or on business relocation, Global Adjustments is your first choice for service quality of international standards.

    Here’s a list of the services we offer:

  • Arrival Services

  • Pre-Arrival Advice

    Expatriates coming to India for the first time usually have doubts and concerns about what to expect. Isn’t there much poverty? Is India safe for expatriates? Isn’t the power and water situation very bad in India?

    To address such concerns and set expectations right, sometimes things as simple as a Skype call can have a tremendous impact. Our customized pre-arrival advice sessions anchored by one of our professional relocation experts provide you an opportunity to get prepared for your India experience and to ask whatever questions come to mind.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Thorough needs assessment of the assignee and family
    • Overview of the country and Indian culture
    • Specific information on the destination city
    • Advice session to set expectations right
    • Advice on cost of living
    • Culture and lifestyle overview
    • Understanding schooling and recreational options
    • Answering any specific queries the assignee may have
  • Look-See Program

    Many companies offer their employees a preliminary trip to the country they are likely to relocate to, giving them the opportunity to see and experience the place. Our customized “Look-See Program” aims to familiarize you with your prospective place of stay, which will help you take an informed decision on moving to the host country.

    Our relocation experts will provide an overview of the city, accompanying you to facilities, address all your concerns and provide you a comprehensive overview of life there. From housing options to medical facilities, from dining options to leisure activities, from culture and traditions to traffic conditions – our program will cover all important aspects of your relocation to the host city.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting thorough needs assessment
    • City-specific Welcome Pack
    • India Destination Advice Session
    • Orientation tour of the city, covering the main facilities – medical, shopping, recreational and others
    • Overview of schooling options
    • Visits to sample apartments and houses
    • Visit to an expatriate home and a meeting with an expatriate
    • Outline of costs of living in the destination city
  • City Orientation Program

    Our City Orientation Program is designed to introduce you and your family to your new Indian city and your expatriate neighborhood. We will accompany you to key facilities in the city and make your start easier in India. Let us know what is important to you, and we will provide you a customized program to suit your needs and those of your family as well.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting thorough needs assessment prior to arrival
    • Orientation tour of the city, including local medical facilities, shopping areas, expatriate-frequented supermarkets, recreation facilities, fitness centers and prominent landmarks
    • City-specific and generic India information manuals
    • Overview of local etiquette and customs
    • Introduction to local expatriate clubs and societies
    • Guided visits to international schools
    • Introduction to vet and pet clinics (if necessary)
    • Emergency helpline contacts
    • Other special needs, based on assignee’s requirements (e.g. Golf Clubs)
  • Local Registration

    Foreigners, who plan to live in India on an employment visa for a period of 180 days at a stretch, need to register with their respective local authorities within the mandatory 14 days of arrival. As India’s bureaucratic procedures could be challenging for the first time, and the requirements for registration differ from city to city, we highly recommend that you take professional help in this process.

    Our Immigration experts will guide you and your family during this process, arrange the necessary paperwork for you and accompany you to the local Immigration Office.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Guidance during the registration process
    • Arranging for necessary documents and application forms
    • Accompanying you to the local Immigration Office
  • Temporary Housing

    Whether it is a short- or a long-term assignment, interim housing solutions for you and your family are usually a necessity when relocating to India. Finding a suitable temporary accommodation in a foreign country can be challenging, but choosing the right one is essential.

    Global Adjustments has built long-standing relationships with leading local providers of service apartments and other types of temporary accommodation, in order to offer you a wide range of housing options. Our relocation professionals will assess your needs and your preferences into consideration when choosing the most suitable temporary home for you.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting thorough needs assessment of the assignee and family
    • Screening of available, suitable options
    • Accompanied viewing of shortlisted properties
    • Booking of the temporary home / Assistance with renting
    • Providing advice on facilities in the neighborhood and commute from work to the apartment
    • Coordinate the settling-in / checking in to the apartment
  • Home Search

    Finding a new home far away from home is the most crucial step in your relocation. You come with unique needs and preferences and would like to find a home that best matches your requirements. Having a professional partner is essential when relocating to India, in order to save you a great deal of stress, time, trouble and money.

    A team of experienced relocation professionals at Global Adjustments will assess your specific requirements and find you a home in India that matches your needs as closely as possible. Over a span of 17 years, we have built a strong database of handpicked expatriate-standard properties

    In some of the major cities in India, the top-end apartments and houses are exclusively listed with us. Allow us to ease the burden of finding a home in a new country/environment. With us you will experience a professional home search program customized to your needs.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting thorough needs assessment of the assignee and family
    • welcome Pack with a map of the city included
    • Screening of available, suitable options
    • Face-to-face Advice Session and Welcome Pack
    • Accompanied viewing of shortlisted properties
    • Lease negotiation with landlords
    • Pre-Move/Handover inspections and thorough inventory checks
    • Lease agreement paperwork
    • Assistance with lease extension and renewal

    Please browse through a snapshot of the currently available properties in your city, or contact us directly through the contact form.

  • School Assistance Program

    When relocating to another country with your family, often one of the biggest concerns for assignees is finding a suitable school in India for their children. Although several options for international education exist in the major cities, local knowledge and expertise will make a huge difference in choosing a school and going through the admission processes. Global Adjustments’ relocation professionals will evaluate the schooling options in the city of your interest, and arrange appointments with the school authorities.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Individual needs assessment per child
    • Screening of suitable schooling options based on the needs assessment
    • Provision of information on the schools (e.g. addresses, telephone numbers, etc.)
    • Arranging for appointments with school representatives
    • Assigning a person to accompany you on school visits
    • Advice on the required forms and paperwork
  • Settling-In Program

    The first days and weeks in a new home in India can be extremely overwhelming and challenging. Besides the necessary cultural adjustment, settling in India requires a range of administrative tasks. As India is very different from your home country, even small things like opening a bank account can often be complicated and challenging.

    Global Adjustments’ Settling-In Services will help you and your family acclimatize quickly to the host environment.

    We offer complete assistance with utility hook-ups in your house, and also introduce you to key facilities and services in the city that will help you settle in easily.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Welcome Pack to your destination city
    • Neighborhood familiarization
    • Assistance with acquiring a driver’s license
    • Assistance with utility set-up (electricity, gas, telephone, internet, satellite TV and others)
    • Introduction to support groups, clubs and associations
    • Advice on domestic help
    • Moving-in-day assistance

    Note that we also provide other specific services on request. Get in touch by using our contact form or write directly to us at realty@globaladjustments.com

  • Ongoing Assignment Support

  • On-Site-Support

    Global Adjustments recently added On-Site-Support to our basket of services for corporate clients. With the number of expatriates in India increasing, it now makes sense to have a dedicated person responsible for all your expatriate needs posted at your office.

    This experienced relocation consultant will be a 24x7 one-point contact for expatriates in your firm for all utility, house and car-related issues.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Experienced in-house relocation specialist
    • Assistance with Settling-In
    • Cultural Engagement
    • Advice on schooling, shopping, recreational aspects
    • Emergency contact information
    • 24x7 hotline number for emergencies
  • Cross-Cultural Training

    The impact of culture is often neglected and underrated. Culture is a powerful force that has tremendous bearing on whether you and your family are happy in your new destination and whether you are productive in your new work environment. Understanding the unique and complex Indian culture is the key to a successful expatriate assignment and will save you and your spouse from frustrating culture shocks.

    Being one of India’s best known cultural experts, Ranjini Manian, CEO of Global Adjustments, places tremendous importance on the quality of our courses. Our Cross-Cultural Services are unique in their interactive formats, custom-developed materials and practical take-aways. Each program combines instructor-led sessions with online learning and webinars or Skype sessions.

    Do take a look at the full scope of our training courses in our Cross-Cultural-Training section.

  • Spouse Support Program

    According to statistics, the family’s – in particular the spouse’s – inability to adjust to the new living environment is the Number One reason for relocation failure. While the person who has been given the foreign assignment is excited about his/her new work-related challenges and the new experience, the spouse is often overwhelmed with the cultural differences in everyday life and is usually not permitted to work in India. The result is often a frustrated person who would love to leave the country as soon as possible. Global Adjustments has identified this situation and created a specific spouse support program, which helps your other half to adapt to and thrive in India.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Pre-Arrival Advice Session with specific focus on the needs of spouses
    • Cross-Cultural training session on handling culture shock and relocation solutions
    • Session on how to handle domestic help
    • Guided City Tour
    • Introduction to local clubs and societies
    • Introduction to other expatriate spouses (if possible of the same nationality as you)
    • Connecting to local NGOs for voluntary work (if needed)
    • Language classes (on demand)
    • Ongoing Phone Support
  • Visa Tracking and Extensions

    Global Adjustments will keep track of your visa renewals and expiry dates through our ReloTracker system. We will inform you well in advance about expiry dates and will support you during the renewal, cancellation or de-registration process.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Tracking of Visa / Work Permit expiry dates
    • Advance notification of expiry dates
    • Facilitation of all visa-related formalities for extensions of visa / work permits
    • Accompanying the assignee to the Immigration Office
    • Follow up with Immigration Office
  • Home Solutions

    Many apartments and houses in India are either rented out unfurnished or the furniture does not meet the high expectations of expatriates. In order to bridge this gap, Global Adjustments provides entire Home Solutions to their clients, by renting out furniture and other household items. From the dining table to wine glasses – everything is available according to your needs. All our rented out furniture is brand new and of international standards.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Conducting thorough needs assessment of the assignee and family in terms of furnishing requirements
    • Renting out of well-appointed furniture, furnishings, appliances and crockery to the tenant
    • Installation of all appliances
    • Repair and maintenance of furniture and appliances
    • Interior decoration services
  • Tenancy Management

    Maintaining a property in India is a particular challenge. India’s climate necessitates constant attention to property-related issues. Getting things repaired and working involves a lot of patience and good local contacts.

    Global Adjustments can support you on these issues and make your life easier in India.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Assistance with applications for utilities (gas, water, electricity, phone, internet and satellite TV)
    • Payment of utility bills (electricity, telephone, newspapers, internet, cable TV and others)
    • Assistance with plumbing, cleaning, electric, and other house-related work
    • Assistance with arranging transport, emergency vehicles (fire, ambulance)
    • 24x7 support number of a local city contact for emergencies
    • Single point of contact between the landlord and the tenant
    • Tracking and providing advance notification about tenancy expiration dates (e.g. lease end dates)
    • Assistance with termination of utility services
    • Recovery of security deposit
  • Departure Services

  • Repatriation Services

    Global Adjustments will systematically plan and assist you during your move back home and prepare you for re-entering your own country.

    Our services include, but are not limited to:

    • Initiation of lease termination procedures (if necessary)
    • Inspection and Inventory-out
    • Property walk-though with the landlord
    • Closure of all house-related requirements
    • Negotiating return of deposits
    • Utility Service cancellation and disconnection
    • Temporary housing
The spouse support program that HCL arranged for me with Global Adjustments was excellent. I realized after my first day's training, that I am not alone in my challenges in India, and that will improve. The second day's session on dealing] with staff was most helpful. I am empowered as a result .

Tina Widener, HCL Spouse


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