Editorial office Posting of employees from third countries Employees from third countries who are posted from one country to another within the EU require a so-called Vander Elst visa. What exactly is this? Who does the visa apply to? Where and when must it be applied for? Within the framework of the freedom to provide services within the EU, employees can apply for a temporary ... Weiterlesen
Big data is transforming the field of human resources and marking a significant change for recruiters. By utilising big data, recruiters can make more informed decisions about hiring and managing talent. Technologies such as machine learning and data analytics are enabling recruiters to gain deeper insights into candidate suitability and optimise recruitment processes. Understanding ... Weiterlesen
How to work well together If you are thinking about hiring an international specialist or have already recruited employees from abroad for your company, an effective onboarding process is crucial. A new job often means leaving your home country and finding your feet in a country with a different culture, language and new rules ... Weiterlesen
Strategies for recruiting skilled labour internationally Global competition for talent has increased significantly in recent years. Many countries and industries are faced with a shortage of skilled labour. Especially in the fields of technology, engineering, healthcare and science, highly qualified professionals are in short supply. International specialists offer a solution to this shortage of skilled labour. They bring their specialised knowledge and ... Weiterlesen
In Germany, temporary workers are obliged to pay taxes and social security contributions. What is the situation regarding taxes and social security contributions for temporary workers in Germany? This article explains the situation of temporary workers with regard to taxes and social security contributions. General tax liability Temporary workers in Germany are subject to general tax liability. Here are some points about this: You have to pay income tax, ... Weiterlesen
International employee leasing is a complex process in which cooperation between companies and temporary employment agencies plays an important role. How does the cooperation between companies and temporary employment agencies work in the context of international labour leasing? This article explains the cooperation between these two parties. Allocation of roles and responsibilities In the case of temporary employment from abroad, both companies ... Weiterlesen
There are many advantages for companies when hiring out employees from abroad. However, challenges can also arise. What challenges do companies face when hiring out employees internationally? This article explains the most important challenges of international labour leasing. Legal and bureaucratic hurdles One of the biggest challenges when hiring out employees from abroad ... Weiterlesen
Temporary employment involves an employer "lending" an employee to another employer. However, there are also illegal forms of this practice. When is hiring out an employee illegal? Temporary employment can be illegal if certain conditions are not met. We clarify when an illegal hiring out of labour has taken place and what the consequences are. What ... Weiterlesen
It is now commonplace in Germany for many companies to hire foreign staff. There are entire sectors in which Eastern European employees are very popular. They are seen as particularly favourable among many, but this is not always right or good. Above all, it is important to find fair working conditions for temporary workers and ... Weiterlesen
Fewer hurdles for the employment of foreign skilled workers Since November 2023, the "Act on the Further Development of Skilled Labour Immigration", which consists of several parts, has been gradually coming into force. The focus here is on lowering the legal and administrative hurdles for the immigration of skilled workers from non-EU countries to Germany and thus giving these people access to the German labour market. Weiterlesen