Foreign skilled workers - an important resource for companies in Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Skilled workers from abroad have become a vital resource for many companiesas an increasing number of German businesses seek international talent to fill their vacancies. But how are suitable candidates being found and what challenges are there in integrating them into German working life? And what about subcontractors and temporary workers from countries like Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia? In our article, we show you the challenges that arise and how you can overcome them. Find out how you can benefit from the diversity of skilled labour and which legal framework conditions need to be observed. You will also learn about the advantages and risks of international employees. We also shed light on the legal framework and show how companies can develop intercultural competence to make the most of the potential of their foreign employees. Read on and become an expert in recruiting skilled workers from abroad!
More success with skilled workers from abroad!
Skilled workers from abroad have become indispensable in many sectors and companies. Especially in areas such as IT, crafts, industry, production or medicine & care, qualified workers are often lacking in Germany. To meet growing demand, companies increasingly recruit skilled workers from abroad.
But not only directly employed skilled workers are recruited from abroad. Subcontractors and temporary workers from countries like Poland, the Czech Republic or Slovakia are also used in many sectors. Especially in construction and logistics industry these workers are often indispensable.
What challenges are there with foreign skilled workers?
However, there are also some challenges to overcome when employing skilled workers from abroad. These include language barriers, cultural differences and bureaucratic hurdles in the recognition of degrees and qualifications. In order to master these challenges, good planning and organisation on the part of the company is essential. In this context, the integration of skilled workers and the teaching of language skills should be in the foreground.
Overall, however, skilled workers from abroad offer great potential for companies to combat the shortage of specialists and remain competitive. Successful integration of these workers can thus contribute to the company's success in the long term.
What are the advantages of employing skilled workers from abroad?
- They bring valuable expertise that is not readily found within Germany.
- Your company strengthens its international presence and is better positioned to compete in the global market.
Skilled workers from abroad are highly motivated and committed.
With Zeitarbeit International as your partner, you can quickly eliminate your staff shortages.

Skilled workers from abroad offer benefits not only to individual companies but also to society as a whole. Through their contributions in the workplace, they help drive economic growth and play a key role in strengthening Germany as a competitive business location. For companies, recruiting skilled workers from abroad is a worthwhile investment. Providing qualified international candidates with opportunities not only addresses labour shortages but creates a win-win situation: the company gains valuable expertise, the skilled worker secures meaningful employment, and German society benefits from greater economic and social integration.
Subcontractor & temporary worker placement - with us as your personnel service provider
Our subcontractors and temporary workers from Poland, The Czech Republic and Slovakia offer qualified specialists for your company. With our experienced professionals, you can be sure that your work will be done cleanly and efficiently. We guarantee a smooth process from hiring to the end of the project. With us as your partner, you won't have to worry about the details - we'll be with you every step of the way. Our candidates have worked challenging jobs in their home countries and provide us with high quality work. Benefit from our network of first-class experts and the simple hiring process.