An investigation into the importance of temporary accomodation and Singapore's efforts to attract relocation candidates

Singapore banks are struggling to recruit external transferees due to the high living costs and demanding, expensive expat packages within the Asian country.

A panel of HR professionals at a recent eFinancialCareers roundtable came to the consensus that internal mobility programmes were the best way to go forward regarding recruitment to the sector in general.

A number of representatives from international banks stated that the reluctance of line managers to allow their members to relocate was hampering the growth of the global internal job market. One representative called for such managers to ditch their ‘ownership mentality.’

How to survive in temporary accommodation
Moving overseas can be a daunting and intense experience. However, if you are able to make friends quickly it can go some way to taking the stress out of the situation and hopefully lead to activities outside of work.

An active social life in your new surroundings could act as the perfect antidote to any doubts you are experiencing with the adjustment.

By inviting people around to your new accommodation (however temporary or undesirable) you are showing that you are willing to make the effort to deal with the relocation.

By surrounding yourself with personal items you can make even the most sterile accommodation feel like home.

The important thing is that they are yours. Hotels can be generic and demoralising if you stay in the same place for too long.

The last thing you need after a hard day settling into a new area is to feel down, so do your best to personalise your accommodation.

Relocation consultants can help you with several aspects of a move overseas. This includes property searches in all types of areas no matter how large or small.

This should ensure that you have one less thing to worry about when taking on the challenge of a new job in a new environment.