Enhancing employee relocation for BGRS

Enhancing employee relocation for BGRS

Project Summary

Project Summary

BGRS (now SIRVA BGRS) is a global leader in relocation and move services. They facilitate employee mobility globally, with 77 locations, servicing thousands of employees in over 190 countries.

Currently, the relocation process involved verifying personal information and lengthy follow-up phone consultations (Briefing Calls). I worked with BGRS to develop the Digital Hub - a tool that could simplify both the customer experience and reduce consultant workload.

BGRS (now SIRVA BGRS) is a global leader in relocation and move services. They facilitate employee mobility globally, with 77 locations, servicing thousands of employees in over 190 countries.

Currently, the relocation process involved verifying personal information and lengthy follow-up phone consultations (Briefing Calls). I worked with BGRS to develop the Digital Hub - a tool that could simplify both the customer experience and reduce consultant workload.

Project Role

Project Role

Project Role

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

Final Deliverables

Final Deliverables

High Fidelity Designs

Wireframes

User Research

Component Libraries

High Fidelity Designs

Wireframes

User Research

Component Libraries

High Fidelity Designs

Wireframes

User Research

Component Libraries

Project Team

Project Team

Product Owner

Business Analyst

UX & UI Designers

Developers

Product Owner

Business Analyst

UX & UI Designers

Developers

Product Owner

Business Analyst

UX & UI Designers

Developers

Project Duration

Project Duration

2021-2022

2021-2022

2021-2022

Objectives

Identify pain points currently experienced during relocation and optimize through research

Identify pain points currently experienced during relocation and optimize through research

Identify pain points currently experienced during relocation and optimize through research

Develop a solution that could reduce workload for consultants servicing user relocation

Develop a solution that could reduce workload for consultants servicing user relocation

Develop a solution that could reduce workload for consultants servicing user relocation

Enhance the experience with features that align with user needs and encourage usage of app

Enhance the experience with features that align with user needs and encourage usage of app

Enhance the experience with features that align with user needs and encourage usage of app

Project Outcomes

20%

Reduced Waiting Time

Reduced Waiting Time

Reduced Waiting Time

-45%

Workload Reduction

Workload Reduction

Workload Reduction

90%

User Satisfaction

User Satisfaction

User Satisfaction

Research

Research

Our team analyzed past customer surveys and interviews to identify key pain points, generate user insights, and develop a strategic plan to enhance the overall experience. We also conducted interviews with BGRS Consultants to gain their perspective on the relocation process, focusing specifically on their primary interaction with customers—the Briefing Call.

Insights & Findings

Insights & Findings

Repetitive Questions

Repetitive Questions

What types of help can I get with moving locations? How will I move my furniture?

I wish to monitor my current situation. What issues may interfere with my progress?

How do I set up education for my children? What options are available?

Customers' time commitments often led them to avoid phone conversations, which ultimately complicated the briefing call process. This resulted in an influx of common questions from customers. This imbalance created challenges in managing workloads, resulting in heightened stress for both consultants and customers.

Providing structure and guidance

Customers sought a solution that could be accessible and give a solid background to the complex world of relocation. Having something at their fingertips and creating a structure was something that customers wanted - especially for that of a complex process such as this.

Outcomes

Self-Directed Learning

Learning Modules offer a tangible outcome and clear pathway for relocation customers. This resource condenses the Briefing Call information into smaller, manageable segments, allowing customers to access high-level details at their own pace. By enabling self-directed learning, these modules reduce Briefing Call durations by 45%.

Convenient Content Updates via SharePoint

To streamline content updates, we implemented Microsoft SharePoint, enabling the relocation team to add and manage relocation content and resources at any time. This approach also allowed us to efficiently update information at scale, minimizing issues and ensuring smoother operations.

Discussion and Feedback

With the launch of the digital hub, consultants were eager to gather stronger insights into customer behavior. We could track most commonly used modules and provide a discussion forum to have a constant stream of information and insight into future user requirements.

Takeaways

01

User testing with secondary users

User testing with secondary users

BGRS customers weren't readily available to interview, so we used the knowledge of BGRS consultants to build a model of both experiences.

02

Gamifying learning

Gamifying learning

This project provided insight on creating an enjoyable and concise learning experience for a content heavy process.

03

Pitching design decisions to non-technical users

Pitching design decisions to non-technical users

I learned to present and defend design decisions to management on a regular basis. The scale of the Digital Hub meant that we needed to have buy-in for each step of the design process.

Nathan Chan © 2025

Nathan Chan © 2025

Nathan Chan © 2025