The world of employment in Germany is changing. There is a lack of young people and skilled workers on the job market, and the average age in companies is rising continuously.
But what to do when the order books are full, but there is still lack of skilled workers? Many companies are looking abroad - the goal: to employ the foreign staff.
Specialists from abroad – how do you find suitable foreign personnel?
Companies usually face two major challenges: the search for suitable personnel abroad and the German "law jungle" and its bureaucracy. Competent recruiters who are specialized in the Skilled Immigration Act for qualified professionals can provide you, as an employer, suitable personnel and also take care of the formalities.
Placement of foreign specialists – how do you find the right personnel agency?
We give you important tips:
- Personnel agencies who place foreign personnel must be familiar with the Skilled Immigration Act. Therefore, you must ask specifically whether the agency is familiar with this legal basis, but above all with the recognition of foreign qualifications.
- Make it clear from the outset that you are interested in permanent employment with a residence and work permit for the foreign specialist – because it is not unusual for foreign skilled workers to only seek a short-term employment possibilities and then return to their home country.
- Insist on a face-to-face meeting or a video interview before signing the recruitment contract! This opportunity must also be offered by the recruiter.
- Location: for direct and personal on-site support, a location close to where the foreign specialist is placed is a great advantage.
- Before the work starts: whether it is about statutory compulsory insurance, accommodation or administrative matters, clarify whether the recruiter will take care of these questions.
- Guarantees: caution is also required here! Even in case when the foreign specialist won’t fit the company, you must read the general terms and conditions of the agency carefully and start the topic of guarantees directly!
We wish you to be successful in your search for suitable foreign personnel, and also we hope that we have given you some useful information.
