Harmony Relocation Network (HRN) Explained

The Harmony Relocation Network (HRN) is a group of partner companies that was created to build a pan-European network for global relocation. Integration of infrastructure, technology, quality and sustainability is designed to produce a consistently high quality service.

Key facts about HRH:

The membership is made up of 140 members in 60 countries.
The HRN serves 180 countries across 6 continents.
HRN was launched in 1992 and the 140 members are all co-owners in the business.
HRN was founded by German and Dutch companies before expanding into Australia and Asia and then the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
Between 2002 and 2015, HRN was part of the UniGroup Worldwide UTS with a US based Van Line.
HRN is the largest commonly branded global network of relocation companies.

Harmony Relocation Network profile:

The idea behind the HRN is to combine the best of local heritage with a global scale, providing a relocation service to corporations and individuals that feels local but has worldwide reach.

The services on offer include move management services, move operations and destination services. The HRN has developed its own network web-based IT system that is designed to keep customers informed and ensure the process is as comprehensive and consistent as possible – it includes reporting and tracking capabilities.

The integration of economic, environmental and social sustainability is important to the HRN, which lists this as one of its principle pillars for balancing people, technology and the environment.

Criteria for membership

No criteria for membership are provided on the website – there is only a contact page.

Sample Member Companies

Opinions about HRN

HRN features on a significant number of movers websites where it is referenced as an organisation with “a new name but proven track record.” Strong family values and the cooperative global approach come through every time.

The general consensus seems to be that moving with a relocation business that is part of the HRN gives a customer access to the benefits of the entire network. The point is made that members must stick to a global service level agreement and the result of this is consistency – “while the customs and culture may vary by country the high quality of service you can expect will not. Worldwide – the same procedures, service and high quality.”

In addition, a number of those who quote the membership on their websites focus on the size of the network and it being one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Harmony is a global network of locally owned relocation companies, upholding strong family values through generations of heritage.

– Abels

Harmony combines the best of local heritages with a global scale, going the extra mile and delivering on our promises. We truly take the importance of people and local to heart.

– RES Forum

The network provides a broad range of pre-assignment, transportation and destination services to help guide private individuals or HR executives and assignees throughout their journey, from beginning to end.

– Bournes

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