Attract and Retain Global Talent

Supporting companies build long-term talent retention

The Challenge

Attracting skilled professionals from abroad is demanding – but successfully integrating them long-term is the real challenge.

Many companies invest significant resources in recruitment, only to lose employees shortly after due to cultural misunderstandings, lack of structure, and everyday challenges.

My Offer for Leaders & HR

Integration with strategy and clarity

I support companies, HR teams, and leaders across Berlin, Brandenburg, and nationwide with the successful integration of international professionals – from arrival to long-term retention.

Review existing processes & define shared goals – for orientation and transparency
Develop an integration strategy tailored to your company culture
Clearly define roles, responsibilities & success factors
Structure the onboarding process – with helpful checklists and practical tools
Clarify legal & organizational topics: labor law, visas, recognition, etc.
One-on-one coaching for leaders: Lead confidently in intercultural teams

Goal: A clear, respectful onboarding process that empowers new professionals – while engaging the entire team.

Do you want to integrate a group of new professionals?

Example Package (Customizable!)

Kick-off: Integration Strategy HR + Leadership

Team Prep Workshop Existing Team

Arrival

Welcome Workshop New Professionals

Team Connect Event Team + Professionals (+Leadership)

Leadership Coaching Leader

Professional Coaching Professionals

Closing Session HR + Leadership

Details of the Example Package ▶

Module	Participants	Content / Goal	Format	Duration	Timing
Kick-off: Integration Strategy	HR + Leadership	Analyze current integration processes, define goals, clarify expectations	In-person meeting	2–3 hrs	At the start of the process
Team Prep Workshop	Existing Team	Clarify opportunities & questions before professionals arrive	In-person workshop	4 hrs	2–4 weeks before arrival
Welcome Workshop	New Professionals	Orientation to work & culture; tips for housing, language, bureaucracy, etc.	In-person workshop	2 days	Shortly after arrival
Team Connect Event	Existing Team + New Professionals (+ Leadership)	Social introduction, build trust & relationships, lay foundation for collaboration	Group event	4 hrs	First week after arrival
Leadership Coaching	Leader	Reflect on leadership role, handle diversity, adjust team strategy if needed	Online / In-person one-on-one	3 × 2 hrs	2–8 weeks after arrival
Professional Coaching	Professionals	Individual guidance, feedback on onboarding, support with challenges	Online / In-person one-on-one	3 × 1 hr per person, as arranged	2–8 weeks after arrival
Closing Session	HR + Leadership	Review pilot phase, lessons learned, recommendations for further integration	Online / In-person meeting	1.5 hrs	8 weeks after arrival

Your Benefits

Faster and smoother onboarding of international professionals
Reduced turnover and mis-hires
Relieves HR department
Stronger team dynamics and productivity

Are you interested in optimally integrating your international professionals?

Schedule a free 45-min Check-up

Together we will analyze your onboarding and integration strategy.

About Me

Timm Opitz, M.A.
Counselor for Cross-Cultural Onboarding
Member of BVPPT e.V.

Working languages: German, English, Spanish