15 October 2026

Handbooks

This guide is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) recruiting international talent making an emphasis on bridging actors (including online help desks, international houses, public employment and investment agencies, chambers of commerce, recruitment agencies, diaspora organisations, and other intermediaries)

The guide follows the employee journey from relocation to retention, with each section highlighting key considerations, the bridging actors who can help, and practical ideas employers can adopt.

From relocation to retention: a practical guide to international recruitment for SMEs