FAQ-Recruitment Eastern Europe

Recruitment in Eastern Europe is a complex topic and there are many questions that can be asked by both companies and job seekers. 

Eastern European recruitment refers to the process of recruiting and placing workers from Eastern European countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Lithuania, Latvia, etc. for positions in various companies worldwide, often in Western Europe or North America.

Companies often seek workers from Eastern Europe because of the comparatively lower labor costs, the high qualifications of many workers and sometimes because of a shortage of skilled workers in their own country.

Eastern Europe includes countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and southeastern European countries such as Romania and Bulgaria.

Companies often hire recruitment agencies that know local markets and legal situations to find suitable staff and manage the placement process. Read more >>>

Yes, personnel placement is legal as long as it complies with the legal framework of the placement country and the recruiting country.

Sectors such as construction, agriculture, industry, automotive industry, electrical engineering, care and healthcare industry, the catering industry and the IT sector often look for Eastern European workers.

Many Eastern European workers have vocational training or a university degree and bring experience in various sectors.

This may be the case, but many workers from Eastern Europe now offer good knowledge of English and sometimes other languages ​​such as German.

Workers from Eastern Europe have the same rights as local workers and are subject to the labour laws of the country in which they are employed.

This varies by country, but generally an employment contract, work permit, social security number and possibly a visa are required.

Yes, many workers from Eastern Europe are interested in opportunities abroad, especially if it can increase their income.

In addition to higher earning potential, benefits often include better working conditions, professional development and personal growth.

Typically, companies looking for staff pay recruitment agencies for their services.

The process can take from a few weeks to several months, depending on the visa and work permit process and the availability of suitable candidates.

Many placement agencies offer assistance with arrival, finding accommodation and administrative matters.

Yes, the recruitment process often begins in the home country, often through local recruitment offices or online platforms.

Agencies often offer a kind of guarantee period during which they will provide a replacement free of charge if the person is unsuitable.

Some workers may face cultural differences and integration difficulties, but many adapt successfully to new societies.

FAQ – Personalvermittlung Osteuropa