Blog
Latest news and insights on recruitment and the labour market
27 Oct 2026
Skilled Worker Shortage Despite Layoffs Explained
Mass layoffs at VW and others don't solve Germany's skilled worker shortage. Learn why the paradox persists and how employers can respond.
26 Oct 2026
Recruiting Trends 2026: Why Balkan Talent Is Key
Discover the top recruiting trends for 2026 and why hiring skilled workers from the Western Balkans is a strategic answer for employers in DACH.
23 Oct 2026
Relocation Willingness Among Skilled Workers Is Declining
Fewer German trainees want to relocate for work. Learn why Western Balkan talent offers a mobile, motivated solution for employers facing this gap.
20 Oct 2026
Hiring International Employees: Legal Forms Explained
Learn how to hire international employees legally and compliantly, with contract types, visa rules, and how Balkan Recruiters simplifies the process.
16 Oct 2026
Onboarding International Employees: A 90-Day Checklist
Onboarding international employees: registration, bank account, housing, language course and a buddy – a 90-day checklist so new hires stay.
15 Oct 2026
Skilled Worker Shortage in the Mittelstand: Causes & Fixes
The skilled worker shortage in the Mittelstand won't be solved by training alone. Learn why external recruiting from the Western Balkans is essential.
14 Oct 2026
Strategic Workforce Planning: Treat Recruiting Like Sales
Learn why aligning workforce planning strategically turns recruiting into a measurable, predictable function employers can actually steer.
13 Oct 2026
Why Hiring Employees Abroad Is Complicated: 5 Mistakes
What makes hiring employees in another country complicated: visas, approvals, quotas and contracts – and the 5 mistakes employers make most often.
8 Oct 2026
Skills Over Degrees: Hiring Balkan Talent by Competency
Learn why skills-based hiring beats degree requirements when recruiting skilled workers from the Western Balkans for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.