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Recruiting foreign IT professionals: Solutions for the IT skills shortage

Germany's IT talent shortage demands innovative solutions. Katharina Hilgers explains how retalent and relokate are revolutionizing international recruitment to connect German companies with skilled tech professionals from around the world.

What You’ll Learn in this Article and Webinar:

  • Global Talent Markets: Discover which countries offer the most promising IT talent – from India and Ukraine to Brazil and Turkey – and where to be cautious.

  • Challenges & Solutions: Learn how to navigate contracts, sales roles with commissions, bonuses, shift allowances, and case studies for IT roles such as Software Development, IT Support, and Data Analytics.

  • Best Practices for Success: Overcome legal hurdles, bridge cultural differences, and integrate new hires smoothly.

  • relokate and retalent Support: Explore tools and services that make international recruitment and relocation easier.

  • Stepstone’s role in international recruting: Job board to connect you with international IT professionals, making sourcing and recruitment easier.

The IT skills shortage in Germany is a growing challenge. Many companies are struggling to find qualified IT specialists locally. One effective solution: recruiting international IT talent. In our recorded webinar with Stepstone, we explain how to find IT professionals worldwide, bring them to Germany legally, and integrate them successfully – from candidate sourcing to the full relocation process.

The demand for software developers, IT support specialists, and data analysts continues to rise. At the same time, qualified candidates in Germany are limited. By recruiting international talent, companies can:

  • Address gaps in IT staffing effectively.

  • Bring new perspectives and innovative solutions into the company.

  • Stay competitive and support growth.

Who Should Watch:

  • Companies are struggling to hire IT talent locally.

  • Recruiters sourcing candidates in EU or non-EU countries.

  • Professionals looking for insights into visas, recognition, and relocation processes.

  • Anyone aiming to expand global recruiting efficiently and cost-effectively.

Watch the Recording Now:

IT skills shortage? Local candidates are often no longer sufficient. International recruitment and professional relocation are therefore becoming increasingly important. This webinar shows you how to successfully attract international talent, manage visa and relocation processes, and integrate them into your company for the long term.

You'll gain insights into current trends, practical relocation tips, and recommendations for countries with a particularly high concentration of IT talent. Experts will also share a real-world IT recruitment case study that illustrates typical challenges and solutions.

Ideal for anyone who wants to attract the best IT talent worldwide despite the skills shortage.

Meet the Experts:

  • Katharina Hilgers, Founder & CEO of relokate, brings over a decade of experience in international talent acquisition and global mobility, helping companies recruit and relocate top talent efficiently and humanely.

  • André Nörthemann, Head of Global Hiring Solutions DACH at Stepstone, shares strategic insights from his experience with global recruitment and HR in international corporations.

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Discover how our solutions can simplify every step of global talent acquisition – from sourcing international IT professionals to managing visas, relocation, and seamless integration into your team.

Book a personalized HR demo now to learn how we can help your company:

  • Attract and hire top international talent efficiently

  • Navigate visas, legal requirements, and relocation processes

  • Save time, reduce costs, and improve employee retention

  • Streamline your global hiring workflow with our tools and services

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Podcast: How to relocate international talentDiscover the future of international recruiting! 

Tune into the podcast "The State of Work," where host Sandra, an experienced freelancer.

Tune into the podcast "The State of Work," where host Sandra, an experienced freelancer with a global clientele, guides us through the changing dynamics of the modern work environment. This podcast offers a unique perspective on how work culture is evolving. Listen in to gain critical insights into the future of work and the art of collaboration.

In this era of fluid work boundaries, grasping the intricacies of global work culture is increasingly vital. "The State of Work" provides an extensive exploration of the advantages, challenges, and innovative solutions associated with remote and flexible work arrangements. Featuring detailed discussions with a diverse group of business leaders, creative innovators, seasoned freelancers, and remote workers, this podcast brings you real-life stories and experiences from the front lines of the shifting work landscape.

Key Topics of the Podcast:

  • The daily impact of the changing state of work on freelancers and global clients.

  • Advantages and limitations of remote and flexible work arrangements.

  • Innovative collaboration methods in a global setting.

  • Insights from Katharina Hilgers, founder of relokate, on personalizing the relocation process for global employees.

In this podcast, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of:

  • The shifting paradigms in global work culture.

  • Strategies for effective remote collaboration and flexible work models.

  • The process and challenges of employee relocation, as discussed by Katharina Hilgas.

  • The role of technology in simplifying complex processes for global teams.

The State of Work is a must-listen for anyone interested in the current and future trends of global work. Discover how Katharina Hilgas's journey with relocate is shaping new ways to facilitate employee relocation and how these insights can be applied to your own global work strategies.

 
 

Our Expert

Katharina Hilgers:

As the founder of relokate, Katharina brings a wealth of experience from the HR sector of Germany's largest startups. She established relokate to simplify the global hiring process and assist companies in seamlessly recruiting talents from all over the world.

 
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Global Recruiting - Opportunities & Prospects

Dive deep with our experts into the world of international talent acquisition. Watch the Recruiting Webinar below and unlock the secrets of successful worldwide recruiting.

Discover the future of international recruiting! 

Dive deep with our experts into the world of international talent acquisition. Watch the Recruiting Webinar below and unlock the secrets of successful worldwide recruiting.

In an increasingly interconnected world, global recruiting becomes a crucial factor for business success. How can companies leverage the opportunities of international recruiting while simultaneously mastering its challenges? Our Webinar Recruiting offers profound insights into tried-and-true strategies and best practices.

Learning objectives of the webinar:

  • Why is it essential to hire international talents?

  • How do I attract international professionals to my company?

  • How can I check if my international candidates can obtain a work visa?

  • How long does a visa process take?

  • How do I ensure a smooth process in recruiting and onboarding?

  • How can I best integrate my international talents?


In this webinar, experts shed light on the key aspects of global recruiting, from visa processing to the successful integration of international talents. Discover how relokate's All-in-One-Relocation-Platform can optimize the entire process.


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Our Experts and Moderator

Katharina Hilgers:

As the founder of relokate, Katharina brings a wealth of experience from the HR sector of Germany's largest startups. She established relokate to simplify the global hiring process and assist companies in seamlessly recruiting talents from all over the world.

Gioia Stanisavljevicova:

Serving as the moderator of this webinar and the Head of Partnerships DACH at FactorialHR, Gioia brings extensive experience in HR and talent management. Her passion for innovative HR solutions and her ability to articulate complex topics make her the ideal moderator for this webinar.

Anna-Marie Weber:

With an impressive career spanning from working in NGOs to founding MatchWave, Anna-Marie Weber has profound knowledge in HR and talent acquisition. MatchWave connects purpose-driven companies with value-oriented talents, and Anna-Marie brings this expertise to our webinar.

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