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Current publications of the ICUnet.Group
IND®: Digital efficiency in global talent management
International mobility without digital support? It feels like navigating without a map—you'll get there somehow, but not without detours. Attracting international talent is one thing—successfully guiding them through all the steps of the process is another. When multiple cases are running in parallel, different departments are involved, and external partners come on board, traditional tools such as Excel quickly reach their limits. The introduction of specific software can be a decisive lever...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Jul 2025
Integration as a Family Project
New job, new city – check But lunchtime in the cafeteria? Silent. Your partner at home? Alone. Your child? Still without a place in daycare. Welcome to Germany – or maybe not? Belonging doesn't happen by itself. Integration can only succeed if both sides actively participate – the company as well as the international talent themselves. This often determines whether talents stay or are already thinking about leaving. Integration means giving them and their families the chance to gain a...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Jul 2025
A Fresh Start with Trust!
A new job is the beginning Feeling at home – the goal What really helps people when they leave their home country behind for a new start? Landing in the morning, attending their first viewing appointment in the afternoon. The language is foreign, the housing market is overheated, and the only tool they have is a real estate portal on their smartphone. For many international talents, the new chapter in Germany begins with uncertainty – and the feeling of having to cope with everything on their...
Veröffentlicht am 22. Jul 2025
Welcome to Germany: Your Micro-Learning Journey Begins!
Are you an expat ready to call Germany home — or an HR professional integrating international talent into your team? Navigating a new culture can be challenging, but our “Welcome to Germany” micro-learning series is here to help everyone integrate smoothly, with clear expectation management right from the start! 10 minutes per module of practical, data-driven insights designed to empower expats and support effective onboarding. Our modules cover essential topics like: Social Relationships:...
Veröffentlicht am 07. Mar 2025
5 Million Unfilled Jobs by 2030 – What Does This Mean for Germany?
The Skilled Worker Shortage: A Present-Day Challenge The Reality of the Talent Crisis The shortage of skilled workers is no longer a future challenge—it is happening now . In 2023 alone, 760,000 positions remained unfilled, severely impacting businesses and the economy . The most affected sectors include: STEM professions Healthcare Skilled trades IT The Economic Cost The financial damage of the skills gap in 2023 ? €49 billion per year. The Solution? Qualified Immigration! Without it, the...
Veröffentlicht am 05. Mar 2025
Indian Professionals as the Key to Closing Germany’s Skills Gap?
India plays a central role in the global talent market. This is confirmed by Suryaa Pawar, our Managing Director India . Her conclusion: India has highly skilled talent, Germany has the demand – the time for a sustainable strategy is now. Indian professionals are already a vital part of the German labor market – and their importance continues to grow: 138,000 Indian professionals are already working in Germany – and the number is rising! (Source: iwkoeln ) Without immigration from India,...
Veröffentlicht am 18. Feb 2025