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Attracting, relocating and retaining international talent - the question is how?

International talent is a key success factor! But recruiting them does not end with hiring them. The key lies in sustainable global talent acquisition - from the initial approach to successful integration. Our approach? Simple, fast and secure - with clearly defined processes and digital solutions that support the entire process: Recruiting - Finding the right talent There are many international professionals - but where do you look specifically? And how do you convince talented people to...

Veröffentlicht am 27. Mar 2025

Global Talent Strategy Consulting – Strategically attract & retain talent!

Finding good talent is becoming increasingly difficult - and this will become even more so in the coming years. Short-term solutions are not enough - a well thought-out, long-term strategy is needed! With our Global Talent Strategy Consulting , we develop customised concepts to find, attract and successfully integrate international talent into the company. Find, Attract, Win, Retain & Empower - in five clearly defined steps, we develop customised strategies for efficient and sustainable...

Veröffentlicht am 25. Mar 2025

High diversity is incredibly valuable. We see a 10% increase in revenue. Innovation power rises by 50%. (...) These are staggering numbers – not benefiting from them would be crazy! - Jannik Heckenhahn - Head of Global Talent Strategy at ICUnet.Group.

Make Success Global – With a Holistic Global Talent Strategy!

How well is Germany positioned when it comes to the shortage of skilled workers? Not well: With our welcoming culture, we rank 50th out of 53 (InterNations). This needs to change! However, attracting and retaining talent globally only works when strategy and seamless implementation go hand in hand. This is exactly our holistic approach: We consult AND acquire. Global Talent Strategy Consulting: Find, Attract, Win, Retain & Empower. We develop long-term, tailored strategies to efficiently and...

Veröffentlicht am 21. Mar 2025

Global Talent Strategy with Jannik Heckenhahn

For almost a year, @ Jannik Heckenhahn has been enriching our team as Head of Global Talent Strategy . He brings exactly what is needed for successful skilled worker migration: strategic thinking, international experience, and a true passion for global talent strategies. His experience speaks for itself: 3.5 years at Boston Consulting Group , specializing in internationalization, HR strategy, and global mobility. 9 countries, 9 different perspectives – Jannik has lived in Germany, Argentina,...

Veröffentlicht am 17. Mar 2025

Welcome to Germany - Building Social Relantionships Course.

Welcome to Germany: Your Micro-Learning Journey Begins!

Are you an expat ready to call Germany home — or an HR professional integrating international talent into your team? Navigating a new culture can be challenging, but our “Welcome to Germany” micro-learning series is here to help everyone integrate smoothly, with clear expectation management right from the start! 10 minutes per module of practical, data-driven insights designed to empower expats and support effective onboarding. Our modules cover essential topics like: Social Relationships:...

Veröffentlicht am 07. Mar 2025

Elke Lücke, Aufsichtsrätin der ICUnet.Group & Gerhard Schwarz, Werkleiter Aldersbach bei Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH (ICUnet Kunde).

Skills shortage in specialized industries – an urgent issue!

Two experts, two perspectives – but the same goal: to attract the best talents for our economy! Why is this topic so urgent? The shortage of skilled workers primarily affects key industries that are crucial to Germany’s future. The need for action is now! Which sectors are particularly affected? Healthcare & Nursing : Germany already has a shortage of more than 100,000 nursing staff – a gap that will continuously increase in the next few years. (source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit, 2023) IT &...

Veröffentlicht am 05. Mar 2025

5 Million Unfilled Jobs by 2030 – What Does This Mean for Germany?

The shortage of skilled workers is no longer a challenge of the future—it is a reality today. In 2023 alone, 760,000 positions remained unfilled , impacting businesses and the economy. The sectors most affected by this shortage include STEM professions, healthcare, skilled trades, and IT . The economic damage in 2023? €49 billion per year. What is needed now more than ever? Qualified immigration! ... because without it, the problem will only worsen. Moreover, the numbers speak for themselves...

Veröffentlicht am 05. Mar 2025

Suryaa Pawar (MD ICUnet India): "Germany needs skilled manpower from India. We are the main hub which will help build the strategy in the global talent hunt.".

Indian Professionals as the Key to Closing Germany’s Skills Gap?

India plays a central role in the global talent market. This is confirmed by Suryaa Pawar, our Managing Director India . Her conclusion: India has highly skilled talent, Germany has the demand – the time for a sustainable strategy is now. Indian professionals are already a vital part of the German labor market – and their importance continues to grow: 138,000 Indian professionals are already working in Germany – and the number is rising! (Source: iwkoeln ) Without immigration from India,...

Veröffentlicht am 18. Feb 2025

ICUnet.Group welcomes the Indian Consul General

To promote international recruitment of skilled professionals between Germany and India, Passau had the privilege of welcoming two distinguished guests to the headquarters of ICUnet.Group on January 15, 2025: Shri Shatrughna Sinha, Consul General of India in Munich, and Amir Bashir, the Consul for Trade, Education, and Information. The Indian Consulate plays a crucial role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between India and Germany , particularly in the regions of Bavaria and...

Veröffentlicht am 16. Jan 2025

Under the leadership of ICUnet.AG, the ‘Global Mobility’ expert panel honours the best immigration authorities in Germany & Austria: Bonn, Essen & Linz

The Award On 4 November, the ‘International Organisations’ office of the Bonn Immigration Office was honoured as the best German immigration authority in the areas of “ Accessibility ” and ‘ Processing time ’. In the ‘ Digitalisation ’ category, the award went to the Welcome and Service Centre Essen . The Business Immigration Office Linz was honoured for the best ‘ Service Orientation ’. As the ‘Global Mobility’ expert panel sees the bottleneck in the immigration of skilled workers in the...

Veröffentlicht am 07. Nov 2024