Real Cases (Corporate Relocation)

Examples of corporate assignments managed by Holistic in LATAM and Spain.

CASE 1 — Temporary accommodation with multiple pets

Industry / company type: Laboratory (multinational)

Destination: Buenos Aires (Argentina)

Situation: Search for a furnished three-bedroom temporary accommodation for an executive with three cats and one dog, under strict HR requirements.

What Holistic did: Activated an extended search with specialized providers, filtered pet-friendly options that complied with corporate policy, and supported negotiations with property owners.

Result: A solution aligned with both company policy and family needs was achieved, with clear communication and continuous follow-up for HR.

CASE 2 — Housing search with very tight timelines and high expectations

Industry / company type: Retail / Consumer Goods

Destination: Colombia (Bogotá)

Situation: Relocation requests initiated with less than eight days’ notice and limited budgets compared to the employee’s high expectations.

What Holistic did: Supported the assignee with realistic market guidance, prioritized viable options, and maintained constant contact throughout the process.

Result: The employee was able to settle within the available timeframe, and HR had full visibility of the process and appropriate expectation management.

CASE 3 — Senior executive with high personal requirements

Industry / company type: Technology

Destination: Madrid (Spain)

Situation: Housing search for a CEO with a high budget and very specific personal requirements, with failed operations due to property owner decisions.

What Holistic did: Reorganized the search strategy, expanded the pool of options, and managed expectations regarding variables outside of control.

Result: The process moved forward with clarity and continuous support, demonstrating operational control even in complex scenarios.

CASE 4 — Flexibilization of corporate policy for temporary accommodation

Industry / company type: Pharmaceutical

Destination: Uruguay (Montevideo)

Situation: Corporate policy required temporary accommodation with all services included, with limited availability in the local market.

What Holistic did: Identified alternative options, explained market limitations to the company, and supported the adaptation of the policy for this case.

Result: A viable solution was agreed upon for both the expatriate and the company, maintaining alignment and clarity throughout the process.

CASE 5 — Diplomatic clause in lease agreements

Industry / company type: Retail / Consumer Goods

Destination: Chile (Santiago)

Situation: Corporate requirement for a diplomatic clause, usually rejected by local landlords, affecting the possibility of property visits.

What Holistic did: Adjusted the negotiation strategy, prioritized the employee’s genuine interest, and managed the inclusion of the clause at more advanced stages.

Result: The process was able to move forward without initial roadblocks and with clear support for both the employee and HR.

CASE 6 — Complex immigration case with contractual change

Industry / company type: Retail / Consumer Goods

Destination: Peru

Situation: Immigration observation due to an unreported change in employment conditions, with risk of irregular status.

What Holistic did: Analyzed the case, coordinated the response with immigration authorities, and supported both the company and the assignee throughout the process.

Result: The company prioritized close support and process clarity, successfully moving forward with control and ongoing communication.

CASE 7 — Group immigration management with language barrier

Industry / company type: Energy (Oil & Gas)

Destination: Argentina (Neuquén)

Situation: Simultaneous onboarding of 23 foreign employees with complex immigration processing and a language barrier.

What Holistic did: Planned the group immigration process, coordinated appointments with on-site support, and facilitated communication using real-time translation tools.

Result: Procedures were completed without errors or delays, and the group was able to begin work activities within the planned timelines.

CASE 8 — Housing resolution in an extreme urgency context

Industry / company type: Services / International Projects

Destination: Ecuador (Quito)

Situation: Relocation request with less than one week’s notice and immediate need for accommodation to start work.

What Holistic did: Activated the local provider network, coordinated property visits, and managed contractual progress within a very short timeframe.

Result: The employee was able to settle in on time and begin the assignment as planned, with clear follow-up for the company.