Whether your organization already has a strong grasp of the relocation support for your intern program or you're just beginning to formalize a plan, Bristol makes it easy to build the right solution for your goals. Our approach is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor every aspect of intern mobility, no matter the size, structure, or seasonality of your internship program.
Bristol supports a wide range of intern populations with flexible, scalable relocation options. You can choose from a comprehensive suite of services to create a program that aligns perfectly with your policy, your budget, and your interns’ expectations. With Bristol, you’re empowered to design an intern experience that feels seamless and supportive.
Bristol’s team is happy to work with your mobility stakeholders as well as your recruiters and/or internship program stakeholders to design a program that best suits everyone involved. Not only are the service and support options available to interns extensive and customizable, but the way we manage, fund, and report on your intern population is tailored to your needs as well.
We offer the following flexible program administration and funding options:
Ability to manage both direct bill and lump sum intern programs
Administration of intern miscellaneous allowances
Split billing (i.e., division of the cost of shared housing payments by intern to ensure proper taxability reporting)
Configuration of interns in Bristol’s self-service lump sum tool
Customizable reporting on your intern population(s)
Customizable end-of-internship experience surveys through our survey partner and leading third-party experience management provider, Qualtrics
Benchmarking and best practice recommendations for intern relocation support through Bristol’s in-house Consulting team
Bristol’s supplier network and technology support roommate matching services, intern housing, destination services and tours, and more. Our support can include:
Tailored area tours and orientations
Connection to local resources
Public (or private) transportation and area information
Intern housing FAQ digital flyers
Roommate pairing assistance/match-making services
Rooming list management
Rate negotiations to help meet budgets
Customized welcome grocery package
Intern mixers/meet-and-greets
In partnership with our on-the-ground suppliers, we offer:
Property vetting and selections based on a client’s criteria, including proximity and price
Fully furnished apartments with utilities, Internet, cable TV, student desks, housewares, and linens
Private or shared housing options to help manage costs
Comfortable and convenient short-term accommodations
We understand that your interns may be new not only to moving and to your business but also to the business world in general. With this population in particular, questions can arise, and additional guidance may be needed at any time. Your intern’s dedicated Bristol Mobility Advisor is available 24/7/365 by cell phone. We are happy to text, talk, exchange voice memos, and more with your interns, who may have unique communication preferences.
Selecting hotel lodging for the availability of its shuttle that travels within a five-mile radius, affording interns free rides to the office, shopping, and local restaurants
Hosting mixers/meet-and-greet gatherings once the interns arrived in town so that they could meet prior to starting at the worksite
Arranging vans to transport interns to/from work
Recommending that a client have a few of the older interns tasked with renting cars so that all interns would have rides to/from the office
As you look to elevate your internship program, Bristol’s customizable relocation solutions ensure your interns feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed from the moment they accept your offer. With flexible services designed to fit your policies, your budget, and the unique needs of your intern population, Bristol delivers a seamless experience for both your team and your talent. To explore how we can help you build or enhance your intern mobility program, please contact your Bristol representative. We’re here to support every step of the journey.