From Hotel Overflow to Homes Before Arrival
Relocify helped a Dutch technology company simplify international hiring by making employee housing support the default — reducing reliance on hotels and taking the pressure off HR.
- Relocations completed
- 43
- Partnership
- 2+ years
- Nationalities
- 23+
- Yearly Relocation volume
- 20-50
Overview
Hiring internationally comes with an important question: where will your new employees live?
For this Dutch e-commerce company, temporary hotel stays were becoming a regular part of the relocation process, while employees searched for a home on their own. HR was left answering housing questions and worrying about whether new hires would find somewhere to live.
The company partnered with Relocify to give international hires dedicated housing support and make the transition to life in the Netherlands easier — without putting the entire process on HR's shoulders.
The challenge
A 30-day hotel window was never enough time
To limit vendor risk, the company gave each new hire one month in a hotel, while the home search was the responsibility of the employee. In Amsterdam, that created two compounding problems:
Costly hotel overflow
Many hires couldn't secure housing in 30 days, forcing repeated hotel extensions — sometimes by weeks. Making costs unpredictable per hire - as some needed extensions and others didn't.
A saturated HR inbox
Employees were understandably worried about finding a home in a new country. HR wanted to help, but couldn't easily guide them through a rental market they weren't specialists in.
The result was a recurring cycle of questions, follow-ups, and concern about whether new hires would be settled in time.
The solution
A corporate-sponsored, fully integrated pipeline
Housing support from the start
Rather than leaving employees to navigate the rental market alone, the company made Relocify its default housing support for international hires.
Employees are introduced to Relocify early in the process, giving them more time to explore their options before arrival. They can still opt out if they have another housing arrangement.
Options that fit different budgets
Finding a home isn't just about finding an available property. It's about finding one that works for the employee's budget, preferred living arrangement, and commute.
Relocify helps employees explore realistic alternatives, including shared accommodation and homes in nearby cities when appropriate.
“It's just really a load off our responsibility. The time saving definitely happened. Really, really happened.”
Helping employees make realistic housing decisions
Employees relocating to the Netherlands may need help understanding local rental prices, available property types, and commuting options.
Relocify helps them explore what's realistic for their budget and circumstances, including alternatives such as sharing a home with a roommate. This gives employees a more informed starting point instead of leaving them to figure out the market alone.
One less thing for HR to manage
Instead of fielding housing questions and trying to coordinate the search themselves, HR can refer employees to Relocify and check progress when needed.
Relocify handles the housing search directly with employees, keeping HR informed without requiring constant involvement.
The result
Confidence in the process
By making Relocify the default housing support for international hires, the company changed how it approaches relocation. The client reported booking only one or two hotel stays, with most employees using Relocify for their housing search. Instead of handling recurring questions and following every employee's search, HR can check progress through the platform and trust Relocify to manage the housing process.
100%
Placement rate
43
Relocations
23+
Nationalities
Where the partnership goes next
As hiring needs evolve, Relocify remains a trusted housing partner for the company's international hires. With a dedicated process in place, HR can adapt to changing relocation volumes without having to manage every housing search themselves. The goal remains the same: helping employees find a home in the Netherlands while giving HR one less thing to worry about.
“Housing was always a worry for us, but also for the employees. I just know that they're taken care of, and that really helps”
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