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Relocating to Finland with children

14.09.2021

The settling-in of the family of a foreign employee is important for the success of the relocation. Family concerns are also one of the most common reasons for refusing to relocate. What should be taken into account in the relocation of a family?

Relocation services and employer brand

19.08.2021

Relocation services help companies in attracting talent and creating a positive employee experience.

True or false? Myths about international recruitment

04.08.2021

There are persistent myths about recruiting from abroad. Let’s correct the most common misconceptions!

Thesis: SME employers’ views on hiring foreigners

07.07.2021

Angela Werner’s recent Bachelor’s Thesis explored the views of SMEs in the Helsinki region on hiring foreign employees.

Barona acquires a majority share of Finland Relocation Services – FRS continues as an independent business unit

30.06.2021

Working life company Barona has acquired a majority stake in Finland’s leading relocation services company, Finland Relocation Services (“FRS”). As part of Barona, FRS will continue as an independent business unit with the aim of developing the company’s offering and service model and creating more comprehensive service packages for the customers.

“Everyone should have FRS, I can’t imagine how hard it would be without their help.”

10.06.2021

In our interview, Germans Dirk and Katja talk about their relocation and experiences in Finland.

Employer’s View on Global Mobility

02.06.2021

Why does UPM encourage its employees to relocate, and how have they benefited from relocation services? In our interview, UPM’s Marju Luoma and Iiris Lukiini share their experiences of employee mobility in an international company from an HR perspective.

Work permit, work visa, or employee’s residence permit?

20.05.2021

There are various terms associated with a foreign employee’s immigration. In this article, we explain how work permits, work visas, and employee’s residence permits differ from each other.

Moving to Finland was a dream come true!

22.04.2021

Jaryd and Gabrielle from South Africa had been dreaming about moving to Finland for years. Their dream came true when Jaryd got a job in Finland. “We had high expectations but they exceeded”, the couple says.