Your partner for international hiring

We help you to sustainably access and qualify international skilled talent that matches your standards.

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You are already experiencing the impact of skilled labour shortage?

95%

of German corporates are facing negative business impact due to skilled labour shortage

€90bn

of value destroyed in 2023 (equivalent to 2% of German GDP) due to skilled labour shortage

7.0m

workers are expected to depart from the German labour market by 2035 due to demographic change

Our Offering

We act as your gateway to international hiring

An overview over the services the company heidi is offering

Sourcing

In which countries and through which channels can I find suitable talents for my needs?

heidi manages your international hiring campaign, including automated target country definition and channel optimization. You can easily access pre-filtered applications in our user-friendly dashboard.

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Assessment

Do the qualifications of the talent meet my quality standards?

heidi assesses whether your applicants’ qualifications match your company requirements through an assessment of theoretical and practical skills. Our data-driven analysis identifies potential skill gaps of your applicants and provides you with a likelihood score for the success of the visa & recognition process.

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Visa & recognition process

How do I manage the bureaucracy and complexity of the visa and recognition process?

heidi is here to help you with your visa and recognition processes. Our centralised approach ensures a smooth and efficient process: we will support you along the communication with authorities, talent, and legal advisors, and assist you with the necessary paperwork.

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Relocation

How do I ensure a smooth relocation and integration process?

heidi partners with reliable agencies to provide relocation services. We also offer access to additional content such as digital best-practice guides, to ensure a smooth and efficient integration of your talents.

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Upskilling

How can I upskill my talents as effectively as possible so that they fulfil my requirements?

heidi offers access to digital & in-person training offerings through education partners. Talents can participate in language courses to enhance their German proficiency and boost their productivity.

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Sourcing

In which countries and through which channels can I find suitable talents for my needs?

heidi manages your international hiring campaign, including automated target country definition and channel optimization. You can easily access pre-filtered applications in our user-friendly dashboard.

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Assessment

Do the qualifications of the talent meet my quality standards?

heidi assesses whether your applicants’ qualifications match your requirements through an assessment of theoretical and practical skills. Our data-driven analysis identifies potential skill gaps of your applicants and provides you with a likelihood score for the success of the visa & recognition process.

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Visa Process

How do I manage the bureaucracy and complexity of the visa and recognition process?

heidi is here to help you with your visa and recognition processes. Our centralised approach ensures a smooth and efficient process: we will support you along the communication with authorities, talent, and legal advisors, and assist you with the necessary paperwork.

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Relocation

How do I ensure a smooth relocation and integration process?

heidi partners with reliable agencies to provide relocation services. We also offer access to additional content such as digital best-practice guides, to ensure a smooth and efficient integration of your talents.

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Upskilling

How can I upskill my talents as effectively as possible so that they fulfil my requirements?

heidi offers access to digital & in-person training offerings through education partners. Talents can participate in language courses to enhance their German proficiency and boost their productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does heidi know in which countries to look for talents?

heidi appplies a global sourcing strategy, leveraging a global database of educational and professional standards to identify the optimal country for your specific hiring needs.

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How does heidi know if the talent matches your standards?

heidi assesses both theoretical and practical skills via digital assessment tools and data-driven analyses. The assessment will flag the most relevant candidates including potential skill gaps you may expect. 

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How can heidi help you with the visa & recognition process?

Heidi simplifies the bureaucratic visa and recognition process through a digital and automated document management system and centralized communication with all major stakeholders.

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What kind of jobs can you hire with heidi?

heidi focusses on technical jobs in the industrial and craft sector, such as electricians and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) technicans.

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What does heidi charge for its service?

heidi offers an attractive pricing that will match your specific hiring needs. Get in touch now to learn more about our pricing model.