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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

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

Kerstin , Sarah , Tobias Stahl

Struggling to retain top international talent in rural locations? The Rosen Group solved this with dedicated mobility support. Discover how family-inclusive onboarding achieved a ninety-eight percent retention rate.

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#1 about 6 min

Company overview and talent acquisition team structure

An introduction to the organizational background and technological footprint shaping recruitment needs.

#2 about 2 min

Establishing a dedicated people integration and mobility department

Creating a centralized human resources function helps international hires navigate relocation barriers.

#3 about 3 min

Measuring international recruitment volume and integration impact

Tracking application sources and support timelines highlights the operational cost of sustainable relocation.

#4 about 3 min

Structuring the end-to-end international relocation timeline

Phased support spanning pre-arrival communication to post-arrival administration bridges the gap between contract signing and readiness.

#5 about 2 min

Providing pre-relocation cultural immersion and ongoing check-ins

Addressing practical living questions through structured updates prevents candidate drop-off during processing gaps.

#6 about 2 min

Consolidating administrative tasks into an internal integration day

Accompanying new hires to government offices and banks reduces anxiety and accelerates their operational status.

#7 about 2 min

Navigating local housing markets and rental agreements

Supplying temporary accommodation and guided apartment searches removes major hurdles for language-constrained expatriates.

#8 about 1 min

Building inclusive environments through comprehensive language programs

Offering native language courses and peer exchanges during business hours accelerates conversational fluency.

#9 about 1 min

Offering bilingual childcare and primary education locally

Operating bilingual educational facilities internally eases family transitions and fosters early cognitive development.

#10 about 1 min

Promoting diversity and tolerance through community engagement

Participating in local pride initiatives strengthens employer branding and signals an inclusive corporate culture.

#11 about 2 min

Celebrating international backgrounds via dedicated internal events

Organizing cultural festivals and international cookbooks encourages employee interaction and culinary awareness.

#12 about 1 min

Equipping managers and distributed teams with intercultural training

Facilitating workshops on cultural awareness prevents implicit misunderstandings in globally distributed functions.

#13 about 2 min

Distributing policy updates and cross-cultural compliance guides

Delivering structured newsletters and localized resources keeps the workforce aligned on immigration and business etiquette.

#14 about 2 min

Tracking expatriate employee satisfaction and retention rates

Reviewing internal survey scores and multi-year tenure figures validates localized integration investments.

#15 about 5 min

Addressing operational load and varied demographic nuances

Organizing functional resources efficiently addresses the varied support levels required across diverse regional attitudes and family structures.

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Fostering internal mobility and employee retention strategies

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Overcoming cultural and logistical barriers in global teams

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Strategies for transitioning to global remote hiring

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