Partner Transition Assistance Programs

Accepting a new position is both an exciting and anxious time. These sentiments are often amplified when a spouse or partner is involved in the move. MRG’s experienced consultants provide customized Partner Transition Programs; addressing the unique needs and concerns of both working and at home partners.

People…

MRG’s Partner Transition Assistance consultants have personally experienced the opportunities and challenges that are associated with such a move. These personal experiences combined with our ownership position in Career Partners International firm (CPI) creates a world class program. Via this network MRG has access to over 2000 local counselors and 200 offices in over 45 countries around the globe. Our technology Portal and resources exceed all industry standards. These assets combine to provide you and your employees with the highest quality boutique style services wherever your home marketplace is located.

Process…

Once the final face-to-face interview has been scheduled MRG’s consultants are available to begin their efforts. This may be over the phone or, preferably, in person while the partner is in town for a house hunting trip. Our first priority is to understand the individual’s unique situation and tailor a program to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. Our standard program offerings include:

Depending on the individual, our standard programs are designed to address different needs. We base these on the number of hours of service we will be providing, however it is important to note that these hours may be segmented into several meetings and may be used over an extended period of time.

Option One: Highly transferrable Skills Job Search

A ten hour program, this option is best suited for a partner with highly transferrable skills or in a career field with extensive opportunities in our local community (i.e. nursing or welding). This program focuses on identifying organizations in need and providing research on climate and culture to ensure the best fit and desired outcomes. This type of job search should have few roadblocks and conclude quickly and efficiently based on the efforts and desires of the candidate.

Option Two: Experienced Professional Career Change Event

For some individuals finding a position in a new community may present significant challenges. These candidates may have worked in a unique position were we do not have similar positions or industries in the local area, or they may take this opportunity to reinvent their career or vocational interests. For these candidates we offer 30 or 60 days of services to assist in launching their exploration into new opportunities. This will include introductory meetings and networking events.

Option Three: Community Acclimation

This is a five hour program most suited for a non-working partner. In this program we focus on the individual’s needs to locate resources and network with individuals with common interests and activities. If the candidate is open to introductions, we will often set up a meeting with a few individuals in the community that may serve as a resource for increasing and expanding their new local network.

Results…

Clients have utilized these programs to serve as enhancements to the recruitment process by demonstrating to their recruits that they are sensitive to all the issues involved in a career move. It has also become a strong part of retention initiatives as employees were the family has not assimilated to the community often do not stay with the company, thus the investment in recruitment, moving, and training is lost just as the individual becomes a contributor to the organization.

Candidates have even stronger feelings about these types of programs as they feel Partner Transition programs demonstrate that the new employer “walks the talk”. When comparing opportunities, it is often noted as one of the items contributing to a positive decision in the offer comparison process.