Employee Care: Support and Integration of International Employees

International employees can become a stable part of your workforce—provided they receive the right support from day one. The Employee Care service helps companies manage the entire process of employing international talent, from recruitment and administration to their integration into a new working and living environment in the Czech Republic.

Labour shortages are now a reality across many industries—from manufacturing and logistics to warehousing. For many companies, hiring international employees has become a natural solution. However, recruitment alone is often not enough. For new hires to start quickly and stay long-term, they need support with relocation and adaptation to a new environment.

Employee Care helps companies manage the full integration process of international employees—from the first contact in their home country to ongoing support throughout their employment in the Czech Republic. As a result, employees can better understand their new work environment, adapt faster, and become a stable part of the team.

Why Integration of International Employees Matters

Hiring employees from abroad brings new opportunities, but also specific challenges. International employees often face language barriers, different working habits, and the need to navigate an unfamiliar environment. Without proper support, their integration into the team can be more difficult than it may initially seem.

Companies that prioritize adaptation typically benefit from more stable and motivated employees. When employees clearly understand administrative requirements, know where to turn with questions, and feel supported by their employer, it significantly increases their satisfaction and performance.

What Is Employee Care

Employee Care is a comprehensive program focused on supporting international employees and their integration into the Czech labour market. It helps companies handle administration, relocation, and day-to-day adaptation.

The program covers both preparation before employees arrive in the Czech Republic and support during their first weeks and months on the job. This allows companies to hire international talent without unnecessary administrative burden, while employees can focus on their work.

What Do Our Relocation and Integration Services Include?

Support before arrival in the Czech Republic

Recruitment and selection of suitable candidates
Visa and work permit processing
Communication with immigration authorities
Preparation for working in the Czech Republic

Support during employment

Interpreting in work-related situations
Assistance with medical visits
Regular motivation and check-in meetings
Help with everyday issues

Support after arrival in the Czech Republic

Transportation from the airport
Assistance with accommodation
Support with registration at local authorities
Opening a bank account
Basic orientation in the local environment

Integration into the team

Long-term support of employee adaptation
Training for teams and managers
Guidance on Czech culture and working environment

Adaptation as the Key to Successful International Hiring

According to the Labour Market Mosaic 2025 (Mozaika pracovního trhu) survey, more than 67% of Czech employees have experience working with colleagues of different nationalities. Despite this, language barriers, different expectations, and cultural differences can still arise. The Employee Care program helps companies manage these situations—supporting communication, easing integration, and ensuring a stable and well-functioning work environment.

Watch the story of the successful adaptation of Indonesian employees through our Employee Care service

Case Study

CLIENT

Škoda Group is part of PPF Group. It is involved in the development, production and modernisation of railway vehicles and operates on a global scale. In the Czech Republic, the majority of the company‘s production activities are concentrated in Plzeň.

SECTOR
Transportation engineering

Service provided
Employee Care Program

Jobs
Welder, electro-mechanician, locksmith

Objective

Since April 2023, Gi Group has been cooperating with Škoda Group to provide care for foreign employees. This cooperation covers the entire process – from the selection of employees in their home country to employment in the Czech Republic. The first group from Indonesia arrived in August 2023.

The aim is to facilitate the employees’ adaptation, speed up their integration and support them in everyday work and personal situations.

Implementation

The programme starts in the employees’ country of origin – it includes communication, support during the visa process and preparation for life in the Czech Republic. Employees had access to online materials, a landing page and personal support from colleagues upon arrival.

Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, they are accompanied by a Gi Group coordinator – also available outside of working hours – who helps to deal with routine issues and formalities.

Project manager’s testimonial – Marian Čečotka, Gi/Grafton:

“We found out that rice from a regular retail chain does not suit Indonesian employees, so we bring it from the Prague market. Arranging specialised medical check-ups for the welders was challenging, but we managed. Coordinating accommodation is not only about the number of beds, but also about the correct gender distribution.”

Main activities of the programme

Organisation of travel to the workplace
Arranging accommodation
Welcome meeting and background information
Assistance with the initial medical examination and opening a bank account
Arranging transport from the airport
Assistance with official matters (including OAMP)
Support with signing contracts
Regular motivational meetings after placement

Detailed list of Employee Care Program services:

Transport from airports (Prague, Vienna)
Accommodation and room facilities
Communication with authorities (OAMP)
Bank account opening and money exchange
Purchase of public transport ticket and SIM card
Medical and specialised check-ups
Arranging meals according to custom in cooperation with the canteen
Coordination of training

Project in figures

297 employees from Indonesia involved in the programme
Arrivals took place from August 2023 to January 2024
Up to 35 recruits per week
Support from 2 coordinators and 12-19 interpreters

“The greatest added value of our cooperation became apparent as soon as the first
groups of employees arrived. Within 5 months we had recruited more than 250
employees. We also had more than 20 onboardings per week. The GI team did the
impossible by providing medical checks, OAMP, training translations and onboarding
assistance to our new employees within three days of arrival.”

Vlastimil Václavík, HR Project Manager for Škoda Group

Why Choose Employee Care for Hiring International Talent?

Faster onboarding of new employees

Higher employee satisfaction and loyalty

Reduced administrative burden for employers

More stable and diverse teams

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