A guide for effective talent acquisition and sustainable integration of international employees

In a world characterized by diversity and change, it is essential for companies to build bridges in order to attract and retain the best talent in the long term. The particular challenge lies in rural areas away from metropolitan areas. Our guide offers a comprehensive insight into proven talent acquisition methods and shows how employees can be sustainably integrated into the company. Successful integration requires more than just introducing new employees. We highlight the importance of an inclusive work environment based on openness, communication and collaboration. Through targeted measures, we promote a positive corporate culture that highlights the strengths of each individual.

This includes, among other things, the following points:

• Accompaniment during official visits, account opening, insurance, driver’s license, doctors, etc. (including as an interpreter)

• Help with finding accommodation

• Integration into everyday German life (GEZ, waste separation, etc.) and cultural onboarding

• Company-owned bi-lingual kindergarten and elementary school

• In-house language courses (German & English) with your own teacher, language buddies and language cafe

• Monthly newsletter to give all (including German) colleagues an insight into other cultures, including information about changes to laws

• Festival of Cultures (once a year) with many different activities

• Initiation of a permanent welcome office for international citizens near the city of Lingen

• Standardized relocation packages (including reimbursement of flight costs, apartment/rental car for 2 months, visa fees, excess luggage, etc.) both for internal colleagues and, in a somewhat slimmed-down version, also for new colleagues

Our guide is the signpost to a sustainable and successful future. Together we build bridges to attract talent and build long-term relationships. Together we are creating a working world based on inclusion and collaboration - one in which walls no longer have any place.