a transfer means breaking the ties they have developed both on the job and within their community. This is also true for the transferred employee's spouse and children. The transfer process is time consuming, costly and can be psychologically challenging. The company can make this change easier or more difficult, depending on the demands placed upon the employees and the help provided to them by their employer. With the changing labor market and nature of today's work force, employers are providing more help to transferees than in years past