
Happy New Year and welcome to 2025! As we step into the new year, we face an exciting challenge: how to attract, integrate, and retain global talent in Finland’s highly competitive job market.
Did you know that 41% of Finnish companies report difficulty finding skilled professionals? (Source: Business Finland, "Finland Works" Report, 2023) The start of 2025 presents the perfect opportunity to rethink your hiring and talent support strategies – and gain a competitive edge through innovative relocation and integration approaches.
This edition is packed with actionable insights, success stories, and trends to help you overcome Finland’s talent shortage while positioning your company as a leader in talent retention. Let’s make 2025 the year your hiring and retention strategies stand out.
Key Takeaways from This Edition
Here’s what you will learn:
Why integration is the secret weapon for retaining global talent.
How innovative onboarding strategies can boost productivity and satisfaction.
The latest trends in global mobility and SEO strategies to improve recruitment campaigns.
A special New Year offer to enhance your talent strategy.
1. Recruitment Beyond Borders
Challenge:
Finland’s demand for global talent is growing, and offering a competitive salary is no longer enough to stand out.
Reality Check:
41% of Finnish companies struggle to find skilled professionals. (Source: Business Finland, "Finland Works" Report, 2023)
Solution:
Relocation and integration services are no longer "nice-to-haves" – they are strategic tools to:
Attract top talent from untapped global markets.
Build your reputation as an inclusive, employee-focused employer.
Reduce costly turnover caused by cultural or personal adjustment challenges.
💡 Real-World Scenario A Helsinki-based tech company faced challenges retaining international hires due to cultural and logistical difficulties. By integrating comprehensive relocation and support – offering cultural workshops, housing assistance, and ongoing adaptation support - they reduced first-year turnover by 25% and boosted team productivity.
One employee shared: "The cultural workshops helped me understand my new team’s work style, and the relocation support made the transition smooth for me and my family."
This approach didn’t just solve individual challenges – it improved overall team performance and positioned the company as a preferred employer for global talent.
2. Integration: The Key to Retention
The Problem:
26% of international hires leave within the first year, with integration challenges cited as the top reason. (Source: PwC Global Mobility Survey, 2022) This is a significant problem for employers, as losing a hire this quickly costs 1.5–2 times their annual salary. (Source: SHRM, 2023)
The Solution:
With Intero Integration’s 3-month continuous support program, you can:
Show employees they are valued as they navigate a new culture.
Free managers from troubleshooting personal and cultural adaptation issues.
Strengthen team performance by setting new hires up for success.
💬 Imagine This: What if every international hire in 2025 felt empowered and confident from day one? Integration can make this vision a reality.
3. Empower Your Onboarding Process
Traditional onboarding isn’t enough. Paperwork and logistics don’t address the cultural, social, and personal adjustments required for international hires to thrive.
Here’s how to make onboarding a strategic retention tool:
Provide cultural workshops to foster understanding between teams and new hires.
Assist employees with navigating Finnish bureaucracy, housing, and social systems.
Track integration success to continuously improve your processes.
📊 Did You Know? Companies that invest in onboarding and integration achieve:
Higher employee satisfaction.
21% greater productivity within six months. (Source: Glassdoor, "Onboarding Statistics" Report, 2022)
💡 Pro Tip: Onboarding isn’t just an HR responsibility – it’s a key driver of talent retention. Partnering with a relocation expert can transform your onboarding program into a competitive advantage.
4. A Look Ahead: The Finnish Workplace in 2025
In 2025, companies leading Finland’s job market will embrace global talent and tailored integration support. Here’s what’s at stake:
Employer branding: Integration is a cornerstone of differentiation.
Global competition: Companies investing in retention strategies will outperform those focusing solely on recruitment.
💬 Consider This: How is your company preparing to retain international hires in this evolving talent landscape?
📊 Statistic of the Month
The cost of losing an international hire can range from 1.5–2x their annual salary. Preventing even a single early departure could save your company €100,000+ in recruitment, onboarding, and lost productivity costs. (Source: SHRM, 2023)
5. SEO Spotlight: Key Trends in Relocation and Integration
Want to attract more talent and boost your employer branding? Use these trending keywords in job postings and marketing:
"Relocation support Finland"
"Retaining global talent Nordic companies"
"International employee onboarding strategies"
Incorporating these phrases can improve your recruitment campaigns and help you connect with the right candidates.
6. Your 2025 Action Plan
Here’s how to make 2025 your most successful year in recruitment and retention:
Rethink onboarding as a strategic retention tool.
Collaborate with a relocation partner to deliver seamless integration support.
Use data-driven approaches to track the impact of integration on retention rates.
At Intero Integration, we are here to help you achieve these goals. Let’s work together to ensure every hire in 2025 is a lasting success.
New Year Offer: Complimentary Integration Consultation Kickstart the year with a free 30-minute consultation to explore how relocation and integration can transform your hiring strategy. Reach out today to schedule your session!
Let’s make 2025 your most successful year yet!
Warm regards,
Intero Integration Team
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📧 Have questions? Connect with us at info@interointegration.com
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