Do you work with attracting highly skilled internationals to work in Norway?Did you know that their partner - who is probably also a skilled professional - may well struggle to find relevant work unless you do something to support them? ✨ Research shows that skilled internationals trying to enter the formal workforce while living in Norway face barriers relating to language, lack of social and cultural capital, and a poor grasp of who-is-who in the local business landscape. ✨ Adding to that, we have documented discrimination based on factors like 'foreign-sounding' names and poor understanding of interview expectations.✨ Many skilled international partners state that they were ill-prepared for how challenging it can be to find relevant employment in Norway, and equally ill-prepared for the emotional strain it places on themselves as well as their working partner. These barriers not only affect the jobseeker, but they also impact your ability to retain top international talent. After all, if the partner isn’t thriving, neither is your new hire. Do you want to retain your new international hire? Make sure you offer dual career and family support so everyone thrives. As a program manager with Norway's largest mentor program for skilled migrants, Sammen om en jobb, I match candidates with mentors from the local workforce and strive to create more equitable application processes. Over the last 2 years, I have matched between 40 and 50 mentor pairs annually, with 50% of candidates securing relevant roles in 6 months. The mentor program is essential to retaining skilled internationals. It also supports social sustainability, continued gender equality, and a stronger and more diverse workforce in Norway. I bring a wealth of formal knowledge to the table, but I am also happy to tap into my lived experience as a globally mobile corporate partner. I have lived in 5 countries, moved internationally 6 times, set up 11 homes, and raised three third culture kids on the move for 16 years. The people you're trying to attract and retain? That's my tribe. Whether you're looking for insight on retaining international talent or exploring ways to offer dual career support, I'd love to chat. Let’s explore how we can make Norway an even more attractive destination for global talent Drop me a DM here on LinkedIn. Look forward to connecting with you ☕