Business Helsinki offers advice and support to Helsinki-based companies in different stages of development that are interested in developing an international and diverse workplace.
We will support your business in attracting, recruiting and retaining international talent. Our advice is available to early-stage entrepreneurs and startups as well as established businesses.
IMAGO coaching
Building the employer brand
Building the employer brand – Tailored coaching helps employers in making their company's strengths visible and building an attractive, international employer image.
The coaching includes an initial assessment and role-specific modules in Finnish, English or Swedish, and supports recruitment, diversity and business culture development. The programme is suitable for SME management, HR staff and key personnel, and strengthens the attractiveness of the organisation.
Learn more about IMAGO coaching(Link leads to external service)
Recruitment coaching
Support for finding and hiring international talent.
You will get a clear and structured overview of the international recruitment process and access to relevant talent channels from both Finland and abroad.
Based on an initial assessment and company-specific tailored measures, a concrete and practical roadmap will be developed to support the identification, recruitment and streamlined hiring of the right talent.
Learn more about recruitment coaching(Link leads to external service)
The Language Coach programme
Support for the multilingual daily life of the work community.
In the Language Coach programme, one of the members of your work community is trained as a Language Coach, a familiar colleague who supports the everyday life of the work community through language awareness.
Language Coaches help clarify instructions, facilitate orientation and support teams in multilingual situations.
Find out more about the Language Coach programme(Link leads to external service)
Solution Day
New perspectives and solutions.
Solution Day events provide you with new perspectives, ideas and concrete solutions for developing your organisation. These events are an effective way to test ideas, develop products and find innovative approaches.
For more information and contact: tyonantajantuki@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)
The provision of these services has been supported by national funding for regional sustainable growth and vitality (AKKE) granted by the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council.
Business Services Specialists:
Elisabet Miheludaki
Core team creation and financial support for employment (early-stage startups and entrepreneurs). Services for language-aware recruitment and activities in the workplace.
+35850 3552 433(Link starts a phone call)
Laura Hakola
Spouse programme. International workforce retention services.
+35840 4848 690(Link starts a phone call)
Marita Nieminen-Seppälä
Services for building a diverse work community. International recruitment services and support (from Finland and abroad).
+35850 3386 198(Link starts a phone call)
marita.nieminen-seppala@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program)