France has unveiled a new strategy to entice British workers and businesses to the country after Brexit. The ‘Join the Game’ campaign is targeting British tech firms, hoping that those who leave after Brexit will come to France instead. The French government has created an online guide – in English – …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.fr/20190704/join-the-game-france-makes-new-bid-to-woo-british-workers-after-brexit

What can Germany and its employers do to attract and make life better for internationals who work there? Here are eight key ways suggested by The Local readers. 1. Stop focusing on perfect German A common theme touched on by readers was language. If Germany wants to replenish its workforce, it …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190702/eight-things-germany-can-do-to-attract-and-hold-on-to-international-talent

There is a major shortage of qualified workers on the Swedish job market, the country’s Public Employment Agency (Arbetsförmedlingen) warns in a new report in which it updated its job forecasts for 200 professions. So which are the hottest jobs in Sweden right now? Of the 200 professions analyzed, the agency …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190702/swedish-employment-agency-warns-of-widespread-worker-shortage-these-are-the-most-in-demand-jobs

Some German companies receive hundreds – or even thousands – of applications for a position. How can you stand out? Careers columnist Chris Pyak explains. The light is so bright, it nearly blinds the presenter. For a moment she takes the whole scene in: The huge auditorium, full of celebrities, …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190702/how-to-come-across-as-the-best-when-applying-for-a-job-in-germany

MY SWEDISH CAREER: From New York to Paris, Tokyo to Stockholm, the benefits of living in heaving metropoles are well-documented. But, as Indian Parul Ghosh discovered when she moved from Delhi to Helsingborg, there’s joy to be found in living in a smaller town. Sweden had never featured in Ghosh’s life …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190702/my-swedish-career-theres-more-to-sweden-than-just-the-big-cities

A new government report compares the salaries of Swiss employees with those of foreign workers in the country. Here is what you need to know. The figures on wages are contained in the latest annual report on the impact of the free movement of persons treaty between Switzerland and the EU …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.ch/20190701/this-is-how-much-foreign-workers-earn-in-switzerland-seco

Banking giant Deutsche Bank is considering slashing more than a fifth of its workforce, according to media reports. The banking giant’s supervisory board could meet as soon as Sunday to decide on the “tough cuts” set to hit the business, daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported Monday without naming a source. The …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190701/deutsche-bank-could-slash-up-to-20000-jobs

Every week one of The Local’s readers takes over our Instagram. Today, Shaena Harrison from Canada shows us her Sweden. How old are you and what do you normally spend your days doing? I am 37 and I spend my days producing events. Don’t miss Shaena …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190628/mysweden-with-luck-and-hard-work-there-are-opportunities-out-there

Danish companies have created 208,000 new jobs over the past five years. But now they’re having trouble finding employees. In April, the number of private-sector employees increased by 3,600, show new figures from Statistics Denmark. Meanwhile, the number of public-sector jobs increased by 1,100, writes dibusiness.dk. The total number of …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.dk/20190628/208000-new-danish-jobs-in-5-years-but-companies-still-want-employees

Massive German chemical company BASF said Thursday it would slash 6,000 jobs worldwide by 2021, as the company slims down its organization in pursuit of fatter margins. “BASF expects a reduction of a total of around 6,000 positions worldwide until the end of 2021” out of 122,000 employees, the company said …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190627/german-chemical-giant-basf-says-to-slash-6000-jobs