Exploring Strategies to Facilitate Employment of Foreign Talents in Kainuu Region
Yahaya, Nanji Nanshall (2023)
Yahaya, Nanji Nanshall
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060421135
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060421135
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The projected municipal workforce in the Kainuu region indicates a future shortage of workers, and this shortage is already being observed in various industries across the region. This can potentially impact economic productivity and growth; therefore, proactive measures to address workforce challenges, attract talent, and ensure sustainable economic and social development are required.
Focusing on the foreign talents already in the region, specifically international students, this study investigates the approaches employed by employers in the Kainuu region who have recruited foreign talents and identifies areas where support is needed. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather data, focusing on the experiences of companies in recruiting foreigners and the role of government administrative bodies and higher institutions in facilitating their employment. The findings were developed in a workshop, resulting in further recommendations.
The study reveals that employers predominantly source foreign talents from the higher institution in the region, which has a considerable number of international students. In doing this, the employers prioritize positive atti-tudes towards work and interest in the company.
It identifies perceptions, attitudes, and work-related difficulties as key barriers preventing some employers from exploring foreign hires. However, a change in attitude, effective job planning, and orientation programs can help alleviate these challenges.
According to the employers, the students exhibited good working morale and were able to integrate, allowing the employers to build a workforce familiar with the company's culture and practices, and facilitating language learning on both sides.
The research underscores the importance of partnerships with KAMK and continued support from the ELY Cen-ter and contributes to addressing the employment challenges in the region, offering valuable insights for im-proving the recruitment of foreign talents. As its development outcome, it provides a handbook that serves as an employer's guide to hiring foreign talents.
Focusing on the foreign talents already in the region, specifically international students, this study investigates the approaches employed by employers in the Kainuu region who have recruited foreign talents and identifies areas where support is needed. In-depth interviews were conducted to gather data, focusing on the experiences of companies in recruiting foreigners and the role of government administrative bodies and higher institutions in facilitating their employment. The findings were developed in a workshop, resulting in further recommendations.
The study reveals that employers predominantly source foreign talents from the higher institution in the region, which has a considerable number of international students. In doing this, the employers prioritize positive atti-tudes towards work and interest in the company.
It identifies perceptions, attitudes, and work-related difficulties as key barriers preventing some employers from exploring foreign hires. However, a change in attitude, effective job planning, and orientation programs can help alleviate these challenges.
According to the employers, the students exhibited good working morale and were able to integrate, allowing the employers to build a workforce familiar with the company's culture and practices, and facilitating language learning on both sides.
The research underscores the importance of partnerships with KAMK and continued support from the ELY Cen-ter and contributes to addressing the employment challenges in the region, offering valuable insights for im-proving the recruitment of foreign talents. As its development outcome, it provides a handbook that serves as an employer's guide to hiring foreign talents.