Fixed relocation lump sums leave some employees short — and others with money to spare
A flat lump sum may feel like the simplest solution, but when it doesn’t account for geography or family size, it rarely fits the actual needs of a relocating employee. This piece makes the case for a dynamically calculated, geographically sensitive lump sum approach — using a concrete comparison of the same family moving between Boston and Orlando in both directions to show just how much the difference can be.
