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HR & Recruitment in Finland

When expanding a business to Finland you'll need to make a few decisions in terms of staffing: decide if you can and want to relocate existing employees, and the processes required to employ foreign nationals (indigenous to your country of expansion)

Employing Foreign Nationals

The fundamental thing to comprehend when it comes to employing indigenous workers is the law in Finland. Depending on your location, the employment of staff can be affected by many extraneous factors, such as longevity of service, social charges, collective agreements, qualification and experience, etc.

In some countries, employing a certain amount of indigenous workers is mandatory. Given that Finland is a member of the EU workers can now cross boarders in order to gain work.

International Employees

Yet again, plucking talent from neighbouring countries may not come without its woes. Make sure you know the legislative restrictions and allowances of such a practice. As Finland is part of the EU and EEA, residents from other countries that are members of the EU and EEA can live and work in Finland without work permits or visas. A Citizen from a third country will have to apply for relevant work permits and visas.

Employee Relocation

Perhaps you need someone with talent, experience and reliability. Someone you can trust. Someone with the right understanding of your business to join you overseas. And why not. But you must consider both the cost-effectiveness of such a move, and the laws that preside over it.

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