Personalflytt

Personalflytt is a corporate human resources process by which an organization relocates an employee to another location for work-related reasons. The term covers both domestic moves within a country and international assignments and is often part of broader talent mobility or global mobility programs. A formal relocation policy outlines when and why moves occur, who pays for them, and what support is provided.

Key elements commonly included in personalflytt policies are the relocation budget and allowances, visa and work-permit assistance, moving services and logistics, temporary housing, help finding long-term housing, and support for families such as schooling and language or cultural training. Tax and payroll implications, insurance, and compliance with local labor and immigration laws are also addressed. Some programs offer pre-assignment briefings, cultural orientation, and ongoing mobility coaching to ease adaptation.

The typical process involves identifying a business need, approving the assignment, planning logistics, arranging travel, securing visas, coordinating moved belongings, assisting with housing and schooling, and planning repatriation when the assignment ends. Timeframes and performance expectations are established upfront.

Benefits and challenges are weighed by employers and employees. For organizations, personalflytt enables project staffing, leadership development, and market or knowledge transfer, but it can be costly and complex to administer. For employees, relocation offers career growth and cross-cultural experience, but it may bring family disruption, housing instability, or tax considerations.

Variants include short-term versus long-term moves, international versus domestic relocations, expatriate packages versus local-plus arrangements, and, in some cases, virtual mobility as an alternative. Related topics include international assignments and relocation management.