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We have been awarded for our Global Mobility Services!
The Global Advisory Experts Annual Awards have been recognising excellence, innovation and outstanding achievements in the consulting industry around the world since 2010. Their motivation: to find the right experts for other companies' business solutions. We are therefore delighted that the ICUnet.group was chosen as the winner of the "Global Mobility Management Service Provider of the Year in Germany - 2024" category! As a result, we have also appeared with our company portrait in this...
Recognised in Spain - rejected in Germany?
A German citizen lives and works in Spain for several years. There he meets his Colombian partner - they move in together and have a permanent partnership under Spanish law, a so-called ‘ Pareja Estable ’. However, when they want to move to Germany together, things get complicated: This form of partnership is not recognised in this country. If this case had fallen under the German Residence Act , the partner would not have been entitled to a visa - as only spouses and registered partners...
Veröffentlicht am 20. May 2025
‘I'm always there - from the first call to the last official signature.’
Our colleague Stephanie Lahner , Deputy Managing Director of ICUnet Austria GmbH & Senior Relocation & Immigration Manager, knows first-hand what it means to personally accompany international talents on their arrival in Austria. Her job? To support assignees with her in-depth expertise and organisational talent when immigrating to Austria - and to do so with a great deal of passion . ‘It often starts with stress and uncertainty.’ Many skilled workers want to start as quickly as possible -...
Veröffentlicht am 20. May 2025
What to do if immigration fails?
A highly qualified engineer from Brazil applies for a job in Germany. He fulfils the requirements without any problems, but in the end he receives a rejection. Why? Because the company doesn't know how to get him through the visa process. A lost opportunity - for him and for the company. It is often not the talent's potential that fails - but the system. If you want to hire international skilled workers, you are quickly faced with a mountain of laws, forms and administrative procedures. As a...
Veröffentlicht am 12. May 2025
Relocation in self-service mode – but with a compass, please.
Lump sums , relocation checklists , and employee-driven core flex programs : many companies are increasingly relying on employee self-service models for relocations. Employees are encouraged to manage various steps of a relocation independently. They plan timelines, submit applications, deal with authorities, and much more on their own. The goal is clear: streamline processes , reduce costs , empower employees . But what happens when something goes wrong? Who is responsible if applications...
Veröffentlicht am 05. May 2025
Global Mobility in the recession - how to proceed strategically?
When budgets shrink and positions are cut, international assignments are often at risk. No surprise – an assignment can cost between €150,000 and €200,000 per year. But canceling everything isn’t a viable option. The key reasons for assignments—Knowledge Transfer, Culture Transfer & People Development—remain highly relevant. The crucial question is: Which assignments truly add value, and where can costs be optimized? A clear strategy helps make the right decisions, even in economically...
Veröffentlicht am 31. Mar 2025
Global Mobility – Navigating Boundless Career Paths!
Every international career move comes with challenges – and great opportunities. Our goal? To relieve companies and talents during international assignments so they can fully focus on these opportunities. Through our Global Mobility Services, we ensure seamless and efficient international mobility with personalized support from our Global Mobility Consultants, ensuring that your international talents are well taken care of. Career knows no borders: Whether short-term business trips, long-term...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Mar 2025
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