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Start planning international recruitment.

Learn where to start when planning international recruitment

How should you start international recruitment? The first step: planning. Learn where to start with planning. 

International recruitment creates growth for the company.

International recruitment accelerates company growth – more revenue, new customers, and wider networks. Develop your capabilities for Intl recruitment.

The first steps in international recruitment are careful planning and selecting a recruitment partner.

Diversity brings several benefits to the workplace. We offer services, guides, and tools to help you set your company on the path of growth and development

Codento switched languages & now recruiting internationally

Learn about how Talent funding has supported Codento’s international path, leading the company to adopt English as its working language and recruit interna

Talent funding accelerated Codento’s international journey

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Recruiting from around the world enables success

Thanks to pharmaceutical company FinVector, Kuopio is a hub of international experts manufacturing a cancer treatment revolutionizing gene therapy drug.

FinVector's breakthrough – internationalization is the company’s lifeblood

Talent funding was extremely useful and helpful

Staffing and recruitment company Kaiku HR fixed its international recruitment process and internal procedures with the help of Talent funding.

Kaiku HR fixed its international recruitment process

Build a productive remote culture in an international team

When you create a functional remote working culture in an intl. team, company needs planning, communication and an understanding of cultural differences.

International remote work culture – Many locations, one set of rules

Create the conditions for a long working relationship

When the integration of an international expert is successful, both the individual and the company win. By doing things well, you can gain many advantages.

How do you get an international talent to stay?

How does international recruitment succeed? Apply best practices and learn from the experiences of Finnish employers.

How does international recruitment succeed? Apply best practices and learn from Finnish employers’ experiences. Achieve your goals.

Competence is a success factor for business

Promeco has made a strategic decision to invest in international recruitment. As a result, the company has remained on the growth path.

International recruitment helps Promeco grow

A diverse work community is the lifeblood of a company

Creativity, diverse skills and new perspectives – Reddal wouldn’t be here without international talent. The company recruits people straight out of school.

Reddal succeeds by hiring people from different backgrounds

A clear employer image helps the company find the talent it needs and gives the job seeker an answer as to why this company is the right one.

Boost int’l recruitment with employer branding

Master the specifics of health and social care recruitment

International recruitment in the health and social services sector has some specific characteristics to master. Read more about successful recruitment.

Learn more about the employer's responsibilities.

Responsibility covers the entire recruitment process from planning to the end of the employment relationship, or even longer.

Recruitment has two parts: searching and hiring the expert.

Frequently asked questions regarding intl. recruitment

Our trained experts advise employers through the challenges of international recruitment. Read the frequently asked questions.


Services to match employers with international experts.

Inject your business with diversity and new insight

An easy way to bring diversity and new insight to your business is to recruit international students who are studying in Finland.

You can also find an international expert here in Finland

Finnish communities of international talent and educational institutions can help companies to find the right talent effortlessly and quickly from Finland.

Communities bring employers and job applicants together

Familiarize yourself with services that match Finnish employers with international experts. 

The second stage in international recruitment involves finding and hiring the expert. 

Know your rights and responsibilities as an employer.

As an employer, know your obligations and rights, and ensure that the international expert is aware of the employee's rights and obligations.

Tips on good job interview practices and more.

Learn more about good interview practices, a responsible selection process, and successful candidate communication in international recruitment. 

Information on the hiring process of an international expert

Information for the employer on the international employee’s employment contract, taxation, probationary period, and grounds for dismissal. 

Information for the employer on wage subsidies for hiring an international employee, as well as alternative ways of arranging the work. 

Wage subsidies and options

Explore additional services for international recruitment.

Explore additional services for international recruitment. Both public and private services are available. 

Work in Finland events in spring 2024 for Finnish companies

Work in Finland invites companies to participate in spring events!

Expert must have the right to work and a residence permit.

The employer can assist the international expert in applying for the right to work. There are several residence permits that may be applied for on the basi

Tips on how to write a first-grade job advertisement.

Create a first-grade job ad! The job advertisement should be clear and informative and convey a good image of the employer. 

Help an international expert to arrive and settle in Finland

Prepare international talents for Finnish work life

Boost your company's attractiveness towards International Talents. Enhance candidate preparedness and streamline your recruitment process.

What should you consider when an international expert is settling in Finland? What factors retain employees while improving the company’s bottom line? 

Help the expert settle in when they arrive in Finland.

How to get international talent to integrate into Finland.

Read perspectives on how to get international talent to integrate into Finland and stay. 

Tips and information for the employer on how to help an international expert in official affairs when they arrive in Finland. 

Regional services to find international talents. 

Regional Talent Boost actors develop, plan, and offer services related to international expertise. 

Regional services

Support for recruitment from EU/EEA-wide employment network.

EURES is a comprehensive European employment network and a high-quality public service. It provides recruitment events, a job portal, funding, etc.

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A free service for developing the employer image.

Make your company a desirable workplace. Free, company-specific IMAGO coaching helps you attract and retain the right talent.

Diversity and the foundations of company culture

Polkka – Pohjois-Karjalan tukipalvelut oy participated in Work in Finland’s IMAGO coaching autumn 2025.

Polkka gained valuable tools and insights from the IMAGO coaching

Solve the challenges of multilingual work environments

The Language Coach programme trains a team member to support communication and onboarding in a multilingual work environment.

What kind of support do you need for international recruitment? Explore the diverse services.

Workplaces are becoming more global – is your company ready?

In the free leadership mentoring, you will develop your company’s internal skills and internationalization capabilities. Embrace the change!

Work in Finland and other institutions offer numerous services that can help your company with international recruitment.

Learn about employer's role in residence permits matters

Learn more about the employer’s role in international employees’ residence permit matters.

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Trusted companies for international recruitment 

Discover international recruitment service providers with a Trusted Partner certification. Recruitment companies have experience and know-how. 

Our free, practical international recruitment coaching helps you recruit the right people, both locally and globally.

Accelerate a responsible and smooth recruitment process

Kick-start a responsible and smooth recruitment process with help from the Expert Service for International Recruitment in the Social and Health Care.

Get to know Brazil, India, and Vietnam better.

Explore Brazil, India, and Vietnam from the perspective of talent attraction. What can these countries offer to your business?

Country profiles –  Brazil, India and Vietnam

The free Talent Manager Network service provides Finnish companies with advice on international recruitment.

Employer advice service on international recruitment

Free international recruitment employer advice, providing answers to common international recruitment questions.

Post your vacancy for international experts

Post your job ad for international experts on Job Market Finland – it will also appear in Work in Finland’s open positions.

Job advertisement

Materials for companies to market Finland to experts.

The Why Finland promotional package offers materials and information about Finland’s pull factors and benefits for an international expert. 

People engaged in a lively discussion at the fair booth

Welcome to join us at APS Global Physics Summit

The APS Global Physics Summit is the largest physics research conference in the world, uniting 14,000 scientific community members across all disciplines of physics. This meeting reflects the inclusivity and synergy of many physics disciplines and emerging cross-disciplinary areas of science, which perfectly reflects this year's theme of Science for a Shared Future.&nbsp;Work in Finland is participating in the event, both at the APS conference itself and at the Career Fair associated with the event. Work in Finland has its own small booth at both, where we welcome companies to join us. In addition to the fair event, you can also participate in our side event. If you are interested, please contact us.&nbsp;Why should a company participate?&nbsp;1. Access to a highly qualified talent pool<ul><li>The APS Career Fair is part of the APS Global Physics Summit, attracting thousands of physics professionals at all career stages—from students to experienced researchers. This gives companies direct access to a concentrated group of top-tier candidates.</li></ul>2. Direct engagement and faster hiring<ul><li>The event enables face-to-face interactions with top candidates.</li></ul>3. Employer branding and visibility<ul><li>Participation strengthens company’s presence in the global physics community, enhancing your employer brand and attracting top talent for future roles.</li></ul>4. Networking and market insights<ul><li>The fair is also a networking hub for connecting with other companies and research institutions. It also provides valuable insights into industry trends and practices, helping refine recruitment strategies.</li></ul>If you are interested, please contact us!

APS Global Physics Summit 2026

Welcome to join us at APS Global Physics Summit and the side event!

The APS Global Physics Summit is the largest physics research conference in the world. Join us at APS Global Physics Summit and the side event.

APS Summit

Succeed in recruiting international experts

Work in Finland booth at the GIDS 2025 event

You are welcome to join us at GIDS India and the side event 

GIDS is a premier tech event held annually in Bangalore India. Work in Finland will be there to promote working in Finland. Companies are welcome to join! You can also join our side event.&nbsp;Why should a company participate?&nbsp;1. Visibility and brand strengthening<ul><li>GIDS is the largest software developer conference in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting thousands of attendees and offering extensive international visibility.</li></ul>2. Recruitment and attracting top talent<ul><li>Direct contact with top experts in fields such as AI, cloud services, and DevOps.</li><li>Opportunity to showcase the company and its career opportunities at the Work in Finland booth.</li></ul>3. Networking and partnerships<ul><li>Conversations with industry leaders provide valuable insights and contacts.</li></ul>4. High-quality program<ul><li>The program includes over 150 sessions on the latest technologies and trends.</li></ul>If you are interested, please contact us!

GIDS India 2026

You're welcome to join us at GIDS India and the side event!

GIDS is a premier tech event held annually in Bangalore India. Work in Finland will be there to promote working in Finland. Companies are welcome to join

Through this form, you can submit your event to the Work in Finland employers' event calendar.

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Explore our events calendar. Succeed in recruiting international experts.

The Talent Boost network’s common event calendar gives visibility to the network’s events, both nationally and internationally. 

How to submit your event to the  employers' event calendar

Come network with companies and decision-makers

The next Talent Boost Summit will take place in autumn 2026 in Helsinki city center. The exact date will be announced soon.&nbsp;The annual Talent Boost Summit is Finland’s largest business and expert event focused on international talent. In 2025, the event brought together nearly 800 participants, with almost 500 attending in person.&nbsp;The event is designed for 1) companies, 2) stakeholders, and 3) decision-makers.&nbsp;It gathers leading companies, key stakeholders and representatives of the public sector to discuss how to attract, recruit and retain international talent – and how to harness international expertise to drive business growth, internationalization and innovation.&nbsp;Come co-design and develop the 2026 event with us!&nbsp;If you're interested in partnership opportunities or have a great topic or speaker to suggest, get in touch: <a href="mailto:regina.ainla@businessfinland.fi">regina.ainla@businessfinland.fi</a>&nbsp;

Talent Boost Summit 2025

The event brings together the most current and relevant perspectives on attracting, recruiting and retaining international talent.

Network with companies and decision-makers. Get inspired and explore the latest in international talent attraction and retention. Joins us!

Talent Boost Summit

Join Talent Hackday 2026 kick-off webinar 

Join our kick-off webinar, where Growico’s Joel Kinnunen shares first-hand insights from his company’s participation in Talent Hackday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Futurist and Business Vantaa’s foresight expert Satu Wahlberg will highlight the opportunities for companies in an increasingly international Finnish business landscape.​&nbsp;Previous participants have included global industry leaders and high-growth startups – such as Vaisala, ReOrbit, VR, HighMetal, and Paahtu. Now it’s your company’s turn to benefit.&nbsp;Note: The webinar will be held in Finnish, but participating in Talent Hackday 2026 does not require Finnish language skills.​ ​&nbsp;&nbsp;The application period for company participants opens during the webinar on 14 January 2026.

Talent Hackday 2026 Webinar

Two days. Dozens of international talents. One mission: to help your company tackle a real business challenge and uncover innovative solutions.

Talent Hackday

Recruitment and networking events for Finnish employers

Finland TalentMatch -events are online events connecting Finnish employers with talented international professionals.

Finland TalentMatch

Take a look at our current Work in Finland campaigns

Our latest Work in Finland campaigns are found here

Attracting top international talent and researchers

Work in Finland has launched a project aimed at attracting top international talent and researchers. The focus is on health tech and deep tech sectors.

Need help with international recruitment?

Need help with international recruitment? Get to Know Work in Finland!

Employer advice service is free of charge

Work in Finland - Free advice service for international recruiters. Our experts assist you with official processes, hiring issues, and residence permits.


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Advice Service for Employers available on weekdays from 9 -3

Contact the International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers or EURES experts. Read also the FAQ! 