New Cartus Survey Reveals Key Domestic Mobility Trends

More than 70% of US and Canadian companies report stable or increased relocation volume in 2025

DANBURY, CONN. (April 8, 2025) – Cartus Corporation, an Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) company and global leader in talent mobility and corporate relocation solutions, has announced the release of its US and Canada Domestic Mobility Survey 2025.

Representing data gathered from more than 100 HR and mobility professionals, the report reflects the latest talent management and mobility-related trends within the United States and Canada. Focus areas include move volume and activity, flexible relocation strategies, cost management, remote work, DEI initiatives, technology, and sustainability.

“Our Survey aggregates findings from the wide variety of business sectors we serve and touches on common threads within the realm of talent management,” said Matt Tebbe, Cartus President and CEO. “We pair this valuable data with the deep relocation expertise we have across Cartus to help our clients craft and enhance policies, improve employee satisfaction, and achieve a higher return on investment in their domestic US and Canadian programs.”

The research shows company growth, market expansion, and a shortage of local talent are fueling mobility growth in domestic markets, while cost containment efforts, reduced demand in certain markets, and the adoption of hybrid work solutions are contributing to flatter volumes.  

Other highlights from the report:

  • Cost Management: Rising costs are a challenge for 51% of respondents. Solutions include process efficiencies (42%), flexible policy benefits (37%), and lump sum payments (28%).
  • Remote Work and Extended Business Travel (EBT): 39% of companies have remote workers, but 71% don't offer company-sponsored benefits.
  • Sustainability and Inclusive Mobility: 48% of companies have introduced non-traditional services like discard and donate programs, settling-in support, and additional time off to enhance the employee experience and better connect mobility with ESG goals.

Survey findings underscore the delicate balance between providing a positive experience for relocating employees and reducing mobility costs for organizations. To learn more, access the full report here.   

According to the Cartus survey, “improving the employee experience” is the top domestic mobility priority for 2025 The Cartus survey found that “rising mobility costs” is the top relocation and talent management priority in the United States and Canada for 2025 Sr. Compensation Manager, Kellee Franks highlights the importance of the Cartus US and Canada Domestic Mobility Survey 2025 to mobility professionals Cartus President and CEO, Matt Tebbe, shares his thoughts about the US and Canada Domestic Mobility Survey 2025
Terri Bonfiglio, Director of Global Mobility & Consulting Solutions, discusses how the Cartus survey highlights the increasing emphasis companies place on employee experience and flexibility.

About Cartus
Cartus Corporation, a global leader in talent mobility and a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), delivers the full spectrum of corporate relocation services to organizations of all sizes across the world. These include more than a third of Fortune 100 companies as well as hundreds of clients with small-to-mid-size programs serviced through their dedicated Cartus Insignia segment. Learn more at cartus.com and anywhere.re.

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