Where to find Talent?

When you're looking for talent for your company, you don't have to do it alone. There are various services available to support your recruitment efforts.

Where to find Talent

When you're looking for talent for your company, you don't have to do it alone. There are various services available to support your recruitment efforts.

Recruitment support

Recruitment can be a time-consuming process for employers, and the range of available support services is not always easy to navigate. When recruiting international talent, the process often becomes even more complex. To support employers, we have compiled a selection of research findings, recruitment channels, guides and practical resources to help make international recruitment more effective and accessible.

International recruitment service pathway in North Savo

The International Recruitment Service Pathway Study in North Savo examines the different stages of international recruitment, the services available to employers, and the key challenges encountered throughout the process. The study shows that international recruitment has become an established practice for many employers in the region, although levels of experience, preparedness, and organisational practices vary considerably between companies. International professionals and students already living in Finland were identified as an important recruitment channel for regional employers.

A key finding of the study is that while a wide range of services supporting international recruitment exists, employers often perceive the service landscape as fragmented and difficult to navigate. Particular development needs relate to settlement support, administrative and permit processes, and coordination between different service providers. The report also highlights the importance of successful integration of employees and their families, as settlement and everyday life play a crucial role in long-term retention and regional attractiveness.

Read the article and explore the report. (2026)

The benefits of international recruitment

SMEs that have already hired foreign employees report a wide range of concrete benefits. Thanks to these recruitments, companies have been able to continue their operations, expand, access rare expertise, and serve new customer segments – both in Finland and abroad. For many businesses in smaller towns, international recruitment has been a lifeline. Work communities have also benefited. Many companies report improved workplace atmosphere, streamlined processes, and stronger problem-solving capacity.

Read more and explore research results and recommendations (2025): International recruitment pays off – SMEs emphasize courage, practicality and community

Support services and collaboration are key to successful recruitment

The report emphasizes the importance of support services in reaching skilled labor. Services provided by regional employment areas – such as Kuopio’s Työnavigaattori, recruitment and internationalization services from ELY Centers, and platforms like Opiskelijatoihin.fi and Aarresaari – assist businesses in finding the right talent. Recruitment events, internships, apprenticeships, and project-based collaboration offer concrete ways to address labor availability challenges.

Read more: Training and support services strengthen access to skilled labor in North Savo and Read the full report (in Finnish)

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Public employment services in the employment areas

Municipal Workforce Services

Additional services such as wage subsidies/summer job support, employment through procurement, and immigrant employment.

Guides and other materials (some of them in Finnnish)

Recruitment Assistance