Attracting And Retaining Expats
One crucial aspect of engaging international talent is their ongoing personal wellbeing. As well as that of any accompanying partner or family.
Beyond attracting candidates from abroad, retaining expat employees is critical to the company’s advancement and avoiding failure. It is a task full of complexities on many levels. Up to 40% decide to leave again.
As equally important as hiring and key to sustained productivity, support from their employer is fundamental for foreign staff to feel at home over the long term.
Relocating, smooth transitioning and settling in the new country and culture reveals a necessity for expats to reset expectations. Their norms no longer exist, so they are forced to discover and relearn everything anew. Literally. A fresh sense of belonging needs to be found.
Experiencing their new chapter is embraced with optimism, yet comprehending a completely different, foreign lifestyle can be highly challenging. Especially when arriving unprepared.
Expat Wellbeing
The second aspect of relocation is feeling at home. It is an elusive one and thus a highly important area of attention for Amazing Capitals Düsseldorf.
A new job is both exciting and demanding, so the primary focus of expats following a move is their career. Hitting the ground running leads to initial neglect of personal lives. This can easily become prolonged.
Increased moments of deep frustration are often the result. Achieving ongoing success from this unique opportunity with your company becomes questioned. Especially if a family is involved.
Thoughts of finding a more caring employer or leaving the country altogether can easily arise. Discovering all possibilities that the location has to offer is crucial. Understanding society, uncovering insights and finding local networks as well as new friends can bring contentment.
As an advocate for expat wellbeing, I am passionate about supporting employers of international personnel in Düsseldorf. With an Expat Ecosystem specifically created for this desirable city. So let’s work together to help them thrive and see them smiling more.
Looking forward to discussing options together!
Regards, Garry
By Vincent Green, Mar 4 2025
Amazing Capitals Ltd
7, Bell Yard
WC2A 2JR London
United Kingdom
+44 755 050 7799
+49 151 6655 2232
RETAINING EXPATS
Once an expat professional has been hired, companies soon return to business as usual. The employee has relocated and their days take on a routine. However, international residents also need to settle in, which involves a steeper and broader learning curve than with nationals. Longer term support determines true success.
CONCEPT MECHANISM
Salaries and exciting career moves are able to spike interest in working for a new company. Professionals in their fields are scarce, so locations the world over are in competition with each other. Thus, the perceived desirability of a new home plays a key factor prior to relocation. And the feeling for that new place of work is key.
CONCEPT INTRO E-BOOK
A more effective, holistic approach is required to inspire expats to relocate, provide knowledge to support settling in and motivate them to remain in their new home. This simple tool with a solid overview of how to improve hiring and spread the word throughout your company. No signup required!
Numerous expats bring along or acquire a four legged member of the family. Are locals pet friendly, a license necessary, are dogs permitted on public transport or in restaurants and is a leash a must? Surprises await on this and other topics such as telecoms, insurance, banks, utilities, recycling, emergencies, libraries and religion. All are covered in detail in the local eGuide.
