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International workforce

Join our best practice network

    Attracting and retaining international talent is a shared challenge - and a shared opportunity!


    Together, we share experiences, challenges and concrete solutions that help strengthen workplaces, support international employees and make Aarhus an even better city for global talent.

    By connecting knowledge, people and best practices across sectors, we aim to turn insights into action and help more internationals start, grow and stay in Aarhus.

    International Recruitment
    and Workforce

    The network is for those who work with recruitment, onboarding, or inclusion of international employees in a company that already hires foreign labour — or is ready to take the first steps.

    The network creates a space where both small and large companies can meet and benefit from each other's experiences and perspectives, regardless of whether participants work in HR, Global Mobility, or another department.

    By exchanging knowledge and ideas, we become better equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with a more international workforce.

    The network is currently active, and four new meetings have been scheduled for 2026.

    If you would like to become part of the network, you can contact:

    Gitte Spies

    Phone: +45 30 14 88 50

    Email: gs@erhvervaarhus.dk

    Participants in the
    Best Practice Network

    • Aarhus University
    • Advansor
    • Arla Foods
    • Asimut Software
    • Beumer Group
    • BUUS A/S
    • Grundfos
    • IFF
    • JYSK
    • The LEGO Group
    • Risskov Teknik og Solar
    • Salling Group

    Purpose of the network

    • To support participating companies in their work with recruiting, onboarding, and integrating international employees.
    • To provide a framework for practical knowledge that creates value for the participating companies.
    • To strengthen the professional and personal network among the participants.
    • To inspire more companies to begin recruiting and including international employees.

    Framework for the best practice network

    • One seat per company in the network.
    • Participation is free of charge.
    • The network meets four times per year.
    • Meetings are hosted alternately by the participating companies (Hello Aarhus can also assist with meeting facilities).

    Is your company ready?


    The number of international employees in the Danish workforce has doubled over the past ten years. From 2022 to 2023, foreign nationals accounted for more than 90 percent of employment growth, and with a continued outlook of labour shortages, this development is expected to continue.

    Foreign labour is no longer just a supplement – it is a necessity for both business growth and Denmark’s welfare.

    Even if your company is not currently recruiting international employees, it may still be beneficial to start considering the initial steps. By doing so, your company will be better prepared to recruit and include international employees and better equipped to meet the expectations of future colleagues and the wider community.

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