U.S. Government Services
A PROUD RELOCATION MANAGEMENT PROVIDER TO THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Since 1984, Sirva, dba BGRS, Inc. (“BGRS”), has been a trusted advisor and partner to the nation’s top federal agencies. Our decades-long history of serving the U.S. government is backed by our unparalleled experience in conforming to both the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and our deep understanding of the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) stringent relocation policy requirements and guidelines.
Since the award of our first Government contract in 1984, we have supported 40+ federal and quasi-governmental agencies and managed more than 147,500 U.S. federal moves. We have also expertly handled 280,000 moves for the Canadian Government over the past 15 years.
OUR EXPERIENCE HAS YOU COVERED
As the relocation industry’s leading federal contractor, we offer complete, reliable relocation services in full compliance with the GSA Schedule 48 and all U.S. government contracting requirements. We value our long-standing relationship with the U.S. government and take our responsibility to the federal agencies and employees we serve seriously.
Highlighting our experience and leadership in serving the government sector, we have proudly played a key role in the following federal community forums for many years:
- Senior Executives Association (SEA) Corporate Advisory Council: Serve as an advocate for our government clients’ relocation interests to federal leaders.
- Government Relocation Advisory Board (GRAB): Served as an active member focused on transforming the relocation provisions of the FTR.
Our agency clients are governed by the highest ethical standards and quality control elements:
GOVERNMENT-TRAINED AND GOVERNMENT-CLEARED PERSONNEL:
All dedicated team members are U.S. citizens and hold or are in the process of obtaining Position of Public Trust security clearances.
STRINGENT SECURITY PROTOCOLS:
All systems, facilities, personnel, and data accessibility are U.S-based and carefully constructed to adhere to government standards and protect the sensitive information entrusted to us.
SECURE RELOCATION MANAGEMENT PORTAL:
Adheres to the highest global standards for data security with multi-factor authentication, biometrics, and user-level validation.
PROPRIETARY GCERTIFIED™ PROGRAM:
All dedicated government team members and service partners are required to participate in a Sirva, dba BGRS-developed course to learn FTR/FAR requirements and understand government culture.
Sirva, dba BGRS, Inc., stands as a steadfast and proud relocation service partner to the U.S. government. With a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and unparalleled service, we have consistently demonstrated its ability to meet the unique needs and challenges of government-sponsored relocations. Through innovative solutions, rigorous adherence to compliance, and a dedicated team of professionals, we ensure that every relocation undertaken in partnership with the U.S. government is executed with precision and care.
MORE THAN A MOVER
In addition to providing relocation management services, we play a pivotal role in supporting U.S. federal government agencies in crafting relocation strategies that seamlessly integrate with overarching talent management objectives. By leveraging our expertise and experience in mobility solutions, we ensure that relocation initiatives align closely with broader talent management goals.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI):
We help our government clients create mobility programs that prioritize DEI through services like cultural training, which is designed to introduce employees to the customs, traditions, and social norms of their new destination, helping them navigate disparate environments and foster inclusive interactions with colleagues and community members.
SPOUSE AND PARTNER ASSISTANCE:
We provide personalized services to help facilitate integration into the new community, such as mentor and support networks and career assistance, which may include resume writing and interviewing, introductions/networking opportunities, and traditional job placement services in the destination location.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
We support a mobile employee's career advancement through a range of relocation service solutions and policies designed to facilitate professional growth and development. We enable mobile employees to seamlessly transition to new roles and opportunities while supporting their long-term professional success within the organization.
Employee Retention:
We contribute to our government clients’ employee retention by facilitating smooth transitions and providing personalized support throughout the relocation process, enhancing job satisfaction, maintaining loyalty, and safeguarding institutional knowledge.
By connecting relocations with these critical goals, Sirva, dba BGRS, not only facilitates efficient moves but also actively contributes to the long-term success and effectiveness of U.S. federal government agencies' talent management strategies.
As we look towards the future, we remain unwavering in our dedication to facilitating seamless transitions for government employees and their families, thereby upholding our shared commitment to service, integrity, and excellence.
RELOCATION SERVICES
We have been authorized by the GSA to provide the following relocation services to the federal government under Schedule Title: Transportation, Delivery & Relocation Services; SIN 531 (Schedule 48); Contract number: GS-33F-001HA.
The following Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) outlines the Special Item Numbers (SINs) we are approved to provide to the U.S. government:
653-1 Home Sale
653-4 Entitlement Counseling
653-1B Marketing Assistance
653-5 Agency Customizes Services
653-5 Property Management
653-7 Move Management
For a complete history and listing of services, please refer to our GSA-Approved Catalog.
DEVELOPING A CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT STRATEGY: CASE STUDY
Selecting the right candidate for international assignments continues to be an area that companies want to improve, as early repatriation and attrition can lead to failed assignments and have a big financial and talent cost for your organization. One way to help choose the right employee for an assignment, increase their chances of success on assignment, and maximize your mobility program’s ROI is to conduct candidate assessments.
Candidate assessments can help companies develop their talent. In an earlier post, Maximize Your Global Mobility ROI With Candidate Assessments, we discussed best practices organizations can use to strategically assess, select, and develop candidates. Following is a case study where we helped a client develop a customized assignment readiness strategy to help support their employees before, during, and after the assignment.
Case Study
An automotive and e-mobility company was facing early repatriation and attrition challenges leading to failed international assignments. This prompted the organization to explore candidate assessment and readiness solutions to increase assignment success, leading them to:
- Conduct an extensive analysis on the monetary value of losses, which totalled USD $2million per failed assignment.
- Identify the root cause as “unrealistic expectations” for the international assignment.
- Explore solutions to assess candidates and provide realistic expectations to assignees immediately.
- Present a proposal, in partnership with Sirva, to the organization’s Talent Council for top- down buy-in and to set realistic expectations for the challenges of international assignments.
Sirva Intercultural Solution
Sirva Intercultural collaborated with the organization to build a customized assignment readiness solution including:
- Access to the Overseas Assignment Inventory (OAI), Sirva’s proprietary assessment tool, for the employee and partner to measure cultural adaptability.
- Providing a manager’s questionnaire outlining the purpose of the assignment, job description, and expectations for the role.
- Access to CultureWizard’s Culture Calculator Suite to create a personal profile of cultural values to better understand areas of similarity and differences between the home and host locations.
- Curated assignment destination information to ensure employees are presented with the positives and challenges of the assignment location provided by Sirva’s Destination Service Providers.
- Interpretative behavioural interviews with Sirva Intercultural trainer to validate OAI scores, debrief the Culture Calculator profile, present the manager’s questionnaire, and review destination information.
- Summary reports for the organization’s HR and management including a risk assessment, visual graphics of results from tools, and assignment recommendations.
Results
Sirva’s solutions allowed the organization to:
- Secure buy-in for the customized solution from the Talent Council.
- Gain support from leadership, assignees, and potential candidates for pre-assignment activities.
- Launch a pilot program with select assignees already in the host location and some preparing for assignment.
- Gather compelling data and knowledge of assignees’ cultural agility to further customize the organization’s global mobility policy to address talent mobilization needs and alleviate assignee and family concerns.
- Develop strategies to maximize the success of key talent on assignment and minimize financial losses.
- Support assignments in real time and build potential candidate pools for future assignments.
SOLUTIONS FOR STRATEGIC CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT
Expanding the use of candidate assessments can help you further your overall organization’s talent objectives. For more information on how Sirva can help you with candidate assessments and other intercultural training tools to help your contribute to your organization’s strategic talent development goals, please email us at concierge@sirva.com or reach out to your Sirva representative.
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