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Expats Need as Much Support as We Can Give

August is the time when many expats are arriving. NIMMERSION has been helping expats settle in Sweden for over 20 years and we continue to be impressed by expats each and every day. They are brave and intelligent people. They risk everything in their home country to move to Sweden for their career. The culture gap […]

Immigration questions HR have every year in August

The warmest summer in 260 years has really been something! We now hear from some well-rested HRs that are returning to their hot offices without air conditioners. While the heat is unprecedented, the questions we get from HR and law firms tend to be the same each year in August. Let’s take a look.

Why Your Work Permit Holders Need a Residence Card before Entry

It is widely known that all non-Eu nationals need a work permit to enter and work in Sweden. By the time an application is approved, excited employers have already waited a long time for the help and expertise their new hire will bring to the table. BUT here’s the glitch – not as widely known […]

How to Safely Bring Your Non-EU New Hire to Sweden

Your company has a skills gap and you have found the perfect new hire to fill it. But the crux in the situation is that your new talent is not European so while you know you can bring them to Sweden, you have heard horror stories. Here are the 7 first essential steps to take […]

The Impact of Summer Shutdowns While Transferring Employees to Sweden

With the exception of the tourist industry, most European businesses have long summer breaks. Sweden and the Nordic countries take large portions of July off, while other European companies tend to choose August for their extended vacations. In general though, productivity slows down from the end June through most of August throughout Europe. How do […]

4 Reasons Why Swedish Companies Should Employ More Foreign Experts

Sweden is a highly regarded work destination for many workers world wide, which offers benefits to tout when you explore hiring outside our borders. We have a lot to offer foreign recruits and much to sell about Sweden if you are thinking about bringing in foreign talent to accelerate company growth and stability in today’s […]

What You Should Tell Your Transfer About Renting in Stockholm

Most Swede’s agree, finding accommodation in Stockholm can be challenging. The extremely regulated housing market and high demand for homes in Stockholm makes this task daunting. You are likely concerned about providing your expat with a new home on a timely schedule, that is comfortable and affordable. Here are our tips on how to make […]