Skövde companies see international skills as an asset
Skövde is home to many companies that show that competence knows no borders. Whether it's game development or medical technology, the international perspective is a natural part of everyday life and an important key to success.
The right skills regardless of background
Coffee Stain, known for its creative game concepts and international success, has long attracted talent from around the world. International employees are a big part of the team, and the culture is based on a natural openness to different backgrounds.
Force HT, an innovative tech company focused on the future of health technology, started its journey with a global perspective. From day one, English has been the working language and international employees a natural part of the recipe for success.
Both companies emphasize the importance of being open to talent regardless of origin. For them, international recruitment has been a natural and strategically wise way forward.
Force HT helps clinics worldwide visualize the process of hair transplantation for their patients
– For us, it has been quite natural to recruit internationally, says Pär Gustavsson, founder of Force HT. We have built the company with English as the working language from the start, and both product and customer dialog is in English.
Hos Coffee Stain the proportion of international staff is around 60-70 %. This is not just a matter of strategic investment, but of openness in recruitment. We attract talent from all over the world.
– Many people in the gaming industry are used to thinking globally, says Anna Friborg from Coffee Stain. They see no obstacles in moving internationally for the right job, it's part of a global career and a natural part of industry mobility.
A dynamic work environment and a social force
The international element creates more than just breadth of skills. It contributes to new perspectives, greater understanding and a richer working environment.
– There is a different dynamic when the team consists of people with different backgrounds. It provides business benefits, but also a more enjoyable everyday life, says Pär Gustavsson at Force HT. Coffee Stain agrees, here it is the interest in gaming that is the common denominator.
– Our employees are united in their passion for games, no matter where they come from. As a result, we often become friends outside of work, says Robert Lazic, CEO of Coffee Stain.
Practicality is not an obstacle
Both companies highlight that the practicalities of international employment are often easier than you think, especially if the person comes from an EU country.
– We help in the beginning with things like bank ID, health center and government contacts. The most important thing is that the person also gets the chance to build a life here, not just a job, says Anna Friborg at Coffee Stain.
Force HT has also used programs such as Jobbsprånget, which matches foreign-born graduates with Swedish employers.
- It gives us the opportunity to test the match in an internship first. It is safe for both us and the candidate and we have found fantastic competence that way, says Pär Gustavsson.
Low staff turnover
A common concern among companies is that international staff may not stay. But both Coffee Stain and Force HT see low staff turnover.
- Several of our employees have chosen to settle in Skövde, create a life here and stay, says Pär Gustavsson at Force HT.
Welcome House is Skövde's door to the world
Since September 2024 there are Welcome House Skövde as an additional support for international migrants. The aim is to facilitate recruitment and help both private and public employers find the right skills.
– Through Welcome House, there are several opportunities for international talents to gain insight into the Swedish job culture and to make valuable contacts. Anyone who wants tips and advice before and after moving to Skövde is welcome here, says Louise Hallberg, Business Developer Talent Attraction and Skills Supply, Skövde Municipality.
During the fall, Welcome House Skövde has had the privilege of receiving intern Patricia Medeiros from Brazil via Jobbsprånget.
- She has previously worked at the Swedish Embassy in Brasília, speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English and is learning Swedish at a rapid pace. Her contribution has provided new perspectives on the business and the needs of customers, which has been very enriching, says Louise Hallberg.
How do you find housing in Skövde? We put the question to the relocation guides Maja Söderberg and Linda Ilsefjäll at Welcome House in Skövde. Welcome House is a combined tourist and newcomer service where visitors can get help with everything from tips on hiking trails and restaurants in Skövde to how to find the right information about looking for a job, finding housing and school in Skövde.
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