In this previous live event, Todd, the Head of Content and Brand and his internal subject matter experts Simon and Angela shared insights on Germany's talent market.
Meet the Experts
Angela is the Senior Business Operations Manager at RemoFirst. She is a Macedonia-turned-Germany resident. She highlighted Germany's robust education system and high-quality professional experience, making it an attractive market for hiring.
Simon is the Head of Global Sales at RemoFirst, who hails from Germany and now lives in Spain. He underscored the commendable work culture, citing reliability and punctuality as the main characteristics of German employees.
Both established that Germany has a prosperous economy reinforced by its robust manufacturing sector, thereby making it an appealing destination for expatriates.
The quintessential German directness and precision was also deemed as highly beneficial in a work setting by Angela, albeit she did critique the formality and lack of spontaneity in German professional communication.
Digging deeper, the discussion brought into focus the hiring landscape of Germany. The country maintains stringent control over working hours and overtime, and the necessary approvals required to extend working hours were emphasized upon.
AUG License
This brings us to the topic of AUG License spearheaded by the German Government in 1972. This key player in German hiring scenario, although involves quite a lengthy process coupled with frequent audits, ensures equal pay and rights for every worker.
The trio also pointed out other compliant ways of hiring in Germany such as setting up an entity or a branch, even though they might be tied up in red-tape complexities. As a stepping stone, adopting the Employer Of Record(EOR) route was suggested to expedite the process of hiring while planning to establish a long-term strategy.
As you navigate the hiring process in Germany, let the intriguing insights from this webinar guide you. From understanding the AUG License to being savvy about the German talent market, success is assured with careful planning and effective strategies.
Happy hiring in Germany!
This Event Covered:
- Why Germany for Top Talent
- Economic Outlook for German Talent
- What is the AUG license + Obtaining It
- Pros and Cons of the AUG License
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