Your next great hire could be anywhere

Finding people with the right skills is what holds most growing companies back. Looking internationally opens up a much wider talent pool, but it also raises new questions. Where do you find international professionals? How do you recruit fairly across cultures? What makes someone choose your company, and what makes them stay? This free programme takes you through the answers, step by step - no large HR department required.

Why recruit internationally?

Find skills that are hard to source locally
Looking beyond the local market gives you access to a broader talent pool when the expertise you need is difficult to find nearby.

Bring new knowledge into the company
People who have worked in other countries often bring languages, networks, market insight and perspectives that can strengthen a team.

Build experience for future recruitment needs
Competition for skilled people is likely to continue. Experience of international recruitment gives you more options when local recruitment is not enough - and a clearer picture of how to reach, recruit and welcome international professionals.

Size can be an advantage
Close collaboration, visible impact, direct contact with decision-makers and faster ways of working can make smaller companies attractive to international professionals.

What you'll learn

This programme guides you through three connected stages of the international talent journey:

Attract international talent
Broaden your talent pool by looking beyond your usual recruitment networks and reaching candidates through different channels. Present your company, employer offer and region clearly so international professionals understand what you can offer and why the opportunity may be right for them.
Recruit fairly and effectively
Build a clear, structured and inclusive recruitment process that focuses on relevant skills and potential, while avoiding unnecessary requirements and assumptions that may exclude strong candidates.
Welcome, retain and develop
Create a strong start through thoughtful pre-boarding and onboarding, and build an environment where international employees can feel included, contribute, develop and choose to stay.

THE COMPLETE PROGRAMME

From flexible online learning to practical action.

Part 1: E-learning

The e-learning guides you through the full international talent journey - from identifying your competence needs and reaching candidates to recruitment, onboarding, retention and development.

It is free to access and divided into short sections that you can complete at your own pace.

Part 2: Practical workshops

The workshops build on the e-learning and help you apply what you have learned to your own organisation.

You will meet other employers facing similar skills challenges, exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to recruitment, onboarding and retention.

Dates and further information about the upcoming workshop series will be published soon.

Complete the programme and receive a diploma

Complete the e-learning and the workshop series to receive a diploma recognising your participation in the full programme.

More importantly, you will leave with practical methods, new perspectives and tools that can support your organisation’s work with international talent long after the programme has ended.

Ready to take the first step?

The e-learning is delivered through Knowly. After registering, you will receive an email with a personal link to activate your learning account. Once your account is activated, you can access the e-learning and start immediately.