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Workers from abroad

Business Joensuu helps you find a competent worker for your company’s needs. First, our recruitment officer helps you define the competence required by your organisation and the skills needed for the position. After this, the officer helps you select the regions or countries from which Business Joensuu starts to look for a worker. After finding suitable candidates, they are introduced to you. Business Joensuu also helps with the interviews and the employment agreement.

Contact:

Business Joensuu

Heli Saario

Business Coach, Business growth with international workforce

+358 45 880 0343

+358 10 419 8033

heli.saario@businessjoensuu.fi

 

Funding to support international recruitment

Your company can apply for funding through the Talent Explorer of Business Finland. With the funding, you can hire an international expert who brings in new knowledge and experience of your target market, promoting your business in new markets.


After finding a worker

Once a suitable worker has been found, a counsellor from International House Joensuu can help with matters related to a residence permit. We will also support your worker even before they move to Finland. We offer your worker information and guidance in communicating with the authorities and moving to Finland.

Contact:

International House Joensuu

Risto Kankaanpää

kotoutumisohjaaja

+35850 594 9503

risto.kankaanpaa@joensuu.fi

 

Learn more about the service (pdf.) (in Finnish)

 

For employers (financial services)

At the employment services of the City of Joensuu, Luotsi offers help for recruitment and information on the options of financing employment.

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.

TalentHub Joensuu for employers

On the TalentHub Joensuu site you can find international professionals looking for work, internships or thesis project positions in the Joensuu region and submit ads of open positions in your company.

 

International recruitment support for companies

Work in Finland International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers 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.

Ther service covers the recruitment of both international talents living abroad and those already based in Finland.

Companies can get advice on things like recruiting international talent, hiring and permit processes, and how to relocate employees to Finland. Reach out to the Work in Finland’s international recruitment advice service for employers by telephone at 0295 016 770 (Mon–Fri; 9am–3pm) or e-mail tyonantajaneuvonta@workinfinland.fi