Finland Relocation Services provides Finnfund with comprehensive recruitment and relocation services that support their success in global markets.
International recruitment is at the core of Finnfund's strategy as a development financier and impact investor. Finnfund offers companies in developing countries financing, long-term investment loans, and specialized expertise related to investments in these regions.
“We chose FRS as our partner for international recruitment because we lacked the necessary expertise and experience. This collaboration has been invaluable to us, as international recruitment processes are often long and complex. Thanks to FRS, we’ve made our recruitment more efficient and faster,” Katja Koski, Finnfund's People & Culture Manager, explains.
Onboarding a new international employee is a crucial part of the recruitment process and the start of the employment relationship. Employer support in the onboarding process helps the new employee adjust and get started at work more smoothly. Offering relocation services as part of the onboarding process is a significant benefit for international employees and an excellent way to build a positive employer image. Relocation services allow employees to focus on their new job without worrying about finding accommodation or handling official matters.
“FRS is a reliable partner, and we have learned a great deal throughout this collaboration. They not only streamline recruitment processes but also ensure that new employees integrate easily into their new country.”
-Katja Koski, People & Culture Manager, Finnfund
Through relocation services, new employees can be prepared for Finnish culture and work life, especially when they come from outside the EU. Finnfund’s relocation package includes securing necessary permits and arranging transportation to pre-arranged accommodation. Consultants also assist with government procedures, such as tax registration and dealings with Kela (the Finnish social insurance institution). This onboarding support is a strong selling point for job seekers and can shorten the duration of the international recruitment process.
“Our experience shows that international professionals expect this kind of service; without it, we wouldn’t have achieved the same level of success in our recruitment. In the fastest cases, all paperwork has been completed in a week, which is exceptionally fast,” Katja Koski explains.
One key aspect of international recruitment for recruiting companies is understanding the impact of different cultures on the process. In addition to relocation services, FRS has provided Finnfund with training on global recruitment, including cultural training and awareness of cultural differences. Finnfund employees have also received training on legislation related to work-based immigration.
“FRS has organized customized training for us on international recruitment, which has helped us anticipate factors affecting the process, such as cultural differences. These practical trainings have been extremely valuable, and we’ve learned things about cultural differences that we hadn’t even imagined before,” Katja notes.
Finnfundin People & Culture Manager Katja Koski on ollut tyytyväinen yhteistyöhön FRS:n kanssa.
As a result of the collaboration between Finnfund and FRS, international recruitment processes, once considered laborious, have become significantly smoother. Finnfund operates internationally, and when the time came to open an office in Nairobi, Kenya, they turned to FRS. With the support of a capable partner, Finnfund has received assistance in managing the international mobility of its employees.
“FRS is a full-service provider—they were a great help when we sent employees on assignment to Nairobi for the first time. They found a reliable local relocation partner in Kenya since we had no prior experience with local authority practices or renting accommodation,” Katja explains.
Katja Koski highlights customer focus and attention to detail as key strengths of FRS. “I can sincerely recommend FRS. They provide quick, high-quality, and reliable services in both international recruitment and onboarding,” she concludes.