Organisational Membership
Solving the overlooked challenge in
a globally mobile workforce
Creating global mobility as an option for employees is an essential component of talent attraction, development and retention. While lucrative relocation packages and benefits are front of mind for most, there are hidden costs that are often overlooked.
Spouse dissatisfaction is cited as a top reason for assignment failure.
The data is clear:
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70% of expatriate performance is explained by how well they adapt.
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Adaptation is heavily influenced by the spouse’s adjustment.
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80% of expatriates relocate with a partner
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ellora. intimately understands the issues and has developed a solution.
Our platform is focused on the partner of globally mobile professionals, delivering value for employers, employees and spouses.
What can ellora. do for you?
Organisational membership
For the employer:
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Reduce cost of repatriation
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Boost engagement and loyalty from talent
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Improved brand and reputation
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Increase ROI on relocation
For the employee:
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Relocation confidence
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Reduced family guilt and stress
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Improved performance and engagement
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Stronger values alignment with employer
For the spouse:
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Connection and belonging
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Weekly L&D opportunities
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Mentoring, coaching and recruitment
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Recognition and value from company
The hidden cost
Conservative estimates place the cost of a failed assignment between USD$250,000 and $1 million, factoring in recruitment, relocation, training, and productivity loss.
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And yet, organisations routinely invest an average of USD $77,000 per employee to support international moves, before considering family costs or ongoing benefits. This investment is made willingly to attract and retain top talent.
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While families are acknowledged at the start, ongoing support, especially for career-driven spouses, is rarely provided. The focus remains on the employee, where ROI is easier to measure, leaving a critical factor in adaptation and success overlooked.
But spouses matter. Spouse dissatisfaction is a top driver of assignment failure,
with adaptation - responsible for 70% of expatriate performance - strongly influenced
by the partner's experience
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When the personal so clearly affects the professional, it’s time for a new approach.
A global solution
ellora. is a one-stop-shop for the partners of globally mobile talent who want to maintain
a strong professional identity in new locations.
Our research shows that while opportunities for social connection are common,
professional support is not. Isolation, career continuity and lost identity are universal challenges
for trailing spouses.
Our global, online platform changes that, giving relocated partners the tools, networks and momentum to maintain their purpose, progress and professional identity, where life takes them. ​
What you get as an organisation member with ellora:
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A global, scalable support solution for spouses of relocated employees
Profiling of your organisation across our global channels
Customise and integrated on boarding of your employees' spouses to ellora.
Regular reporting and insights to track the impact on spouse engagement
Private community space on our platform dedicated to spouses of your relocated employees
Access to our global jobs board and inclusion in our global
HR network