HR mobility leaders are grappling with managing relocation budgets and forecasting global trends amidst an evolving economic landscape of tariffs, a mixed bag of return-to-work policies, and complex social and political environments.
The shift in office attendance policies is prompting many employees to rethink where they live. While some organizations continue to allow fully remote work, others are requiring employees to return to the office more often.
Relocating in 2026 looks different than it did just a year ago. Mortgage rates are holding near 6.10%, housing inventory remains tight in high-demand markets, and a landmark 2025 tax law permanently changed how employer relocation benefits are taxed.
