Workers from abroad – Business Joensuu
Business Joensuu helps you find skilled employees to meet your company’s needs. Recruiting the right talent is one of the key factors in a company’s growth and development. Does recruitment feel challenging, or are you unable to find the expertise you are looking for?
Whenever you have questions related to employment relationships, recruitment, or competencies, we are here to help. Finding the right employee can sometimes be difficult – how do you reach potential applicants and ensure their commitment? As the operating environment changes, recruitment and employer-related know-how must also evolve. That’s why we support companies in our region in all matters related to personnel, recruitment, employee competence, and employer responsibilities.
Employees from Europe and Around the World
EURES (European Employment Services) is an extensive European network and a high-quality public service that helps employers and jobseekers connect more easily across the European area. Within the EURES region, there is free movement of labor, which means there is no need for work permits when hiring across member countries.
EURES Specialists in North Karelia
The EURES specialists in North Karelia provide support in the following areas:
- Assisting employers with international recruitment and finding suitable talent
- Responding to jobseekers’ inquiries as needed
- Supporting the hiring process – the final decision is always made by the employer
- Guiding international talent through the relocation process and advising on working life in Finland
- Advising employers on residence permit matters when hiring from outside the EU, such as from Asia
Learn more about EURES services in North Karelia here (in Finnish).
Luotsi’s services for employers
Luotsi Joensuu helps employers in employment-related questions. Luotsi offers employers help with quick and easy recruitment and information on the opportunities for financing employment. Luotsi uses modern tools to bring skilled workers and businesses together. By participating in Luotsi events, you can increase the recognition of your company and network with others.
When you inform Luotsi of a new opening, the job scouts start looking for the best talent on your behalf. You can also participate in Luotsi’s recruitment events as an employer or let us help you organise a recruitment event for your company.
When thinking about hiring a new employee, Luotsi’s business agents advise you on your options for employment support. If you hire a Luotsi customer, you can apply for a Municipal employment subsidy (page in Finnish) and your future employee may also be entitled to a pay subsidy.
International recruitment support for companies
Work in Finland is a “one-stop shop” for employers based in Finland who want to recruit international talent. Their specialists have a comprehensive understanding of the overall international recruitment process, including any and all matters involving various Finnish authorities. Through their service, you can get up-to-date information from our specialists about official processes, hiring foreign employees, residence permits, and helping new employees settle into life in Finland.