What’s Top of Mind for Mobility Leaders in 2026; How Allied Supports Their Priorities

As global talent strategies continue to evolve, mobility leaders are reassessing how their programs support both business objectives and the people they move. Insights gathered from a recent pulse survey of global mobility leaders at the WERC Global 25 Conference reinforce what many mobility managers already know: the future of mobility must be more human, flexible, and efficient.

For Allied, these findings closely align with how we support mobility managers every day, delivering reliable, high-quality moving services that strengthen employee experience while integrating seamlessly into broader mobility strategies.

Employee Experience Is the Top Priority

Improving the employee relocation experience emerged as the leading mobility initiative for 2026. Today’s organizations recognize that relocation is no longer just a logistical exercise, it directly impacts talent attraction, retention, and performance.

Allied supports this priority by focusing on:

• Consistent, high-quality service delivery
• Clear communication throughout the move
• Professional crews trained to handle moves with care and attention
• A reliable experience that reinforces trust in the employer’s mobility program

For mobility managers, having a moving partner that delivers a positive, predictable experience is essential to program success.

Balancing Efficiency, Cost, and Strategy

Mobility leaders also cited cost optimization and administrative efficiency as key priorities—while ensuring programs remain aligned with broader talent strategies.

Allied helps mobility managers strike this balance by:

• Delivering standardized, scalable moving services
• Supporting managed, lump sum, and hybrid mobility models
• Helping reduce exceptions and service issues that drive hidden costs
• Providing dependable execution that supports ROI and program governance

When moving services work smoothly, mobility teams can focus less on problem-solving and more on strategy.

The Value of Human Support

Survey respondents emphasized that better guidance, communication, and intentional support are critical to improving relocation outcomes.

This reinforces the importance of the human element in mobility, something Allied prioritizes through:

• Experienced professionals who understand relocation complexity
• Clear coordination with RMCs and mobility teams
• Proactive communication that reduces uncertainty for transferees

Even in a technology-driven mobility environment, trusted human support remains a differentiator.

Modernizing Mobility Policies Through Flexibility

While most mobility leaders report having effective policies, relatively few believe those policies fully meet employee or organizational needs. This gap highlights the need for flexibility and personalization.

Allied supports evolving mobility policies by adapting to:

• Non-traditional move types
• Short-term and hybrid assignments
• Partial moves and storage solutions
• Program structures designed around today’s workforce realities

Our flexibility allows mobility managers to modernize programs without sacrificing consistency or service quality.

The Importance of a Connected Mobility Ecosystem

Integration across mobility partners was one of the strongest themes from the survey. Nearly all respondents emphasized the importance of a connected ecosystem that reduces complexity and improves outcomes.

Allied plays a key role in this ecosystem by:

• Working seamlessly with RMCs and mobility providers
• Aligning processes and communication with program requirements
• Supporting data accuracy and operational consistency
• Acting as a dependable extension of the mobility team

Strong partnerships help mobility managers deliver better experiences with fewer disruptions.

What This Means for Mobility Managers in 2026

The priorities are clear:

• Elevate employee experience
• Improve efficiency and cost visibility
• Maintain flexibility without losing control
• Strengthen integration across partners

Mobility programs that succeed in 2026 and beyond will be those supported by trusted partners who understand both the operational and human sides of relocation.

At Allied, we’re committed to supporting mobility managers as these priorities evolve, delivering the moving services that help bring strategic mobility programs to life and ensuring talent moves with confidence, care, and consistency.

To learn more about how Allied Van Lines can simplify your corporate mobility strategy, contact us today at https://www.allied.com/employee-moving-services