Set up to advise and facilitate individuals and organisations in Denmark on recruiting from abroad, Workindenmark provides help at every stage of the process from initial recruitment to helping new employees – and their families – settle in to their new life. Applicants interested in relocating to the country can post their CVs on the government agency’s website as well as browse vacancies at Danish companies. In addition, the website provides a comprehensive guide to living and working in Denmark, from information on taxes and living arrangements to recommended language courses and advice on the effects of relocating your family. We talk to recruitment consultant and Eures advisor Søren Vester Kibsgaard about the help and advice the organisation is able to offer.
Why should developers consider relocating to Denmark?
Denmark is known for being among the world leaders in a number of fields of production and services, and Danish business culture is characterised by a horizontal structure and open dialogue between management and employees. Much is done to ensure a good working environment: Danish companies offer good working conditions, modern facilities and high-quality technical equipment. Personal development is highly prioritised and most workplaces regularly offer continuing education to their employees.
What about their families?
Previous studies have shown that the majority of foreign national workers in Denmark felt that their quality of life increased while living in the country. This is the result of various factors, but many highlighted the positive balance between family and career here. A lot of respondents felt that Danish companies were respectful of their employees’ families’ lives and praised the country for being a good place to raise children. And it’s worth noting that foreign nationals who come to Denmark often cite safety and security as the country’s most important characteristics. Children walk to school alone, and even well-known leaders in the business community don’t have to surround themselves with bodyguards. The country’s parliament, the Folketing, is open to everyone and it’s not unusual to see a government minister cycling through the city. Denmark has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
Is it easy to integrate?
As a foreign national, it’s possible to get by easily in Denmark without speaking Danish from the start. Danes typically speak many different foreign languages and welcome the opportunity to put these skills to use! Nearly all Danes speak English, many speak German, and one out of ten Danes speaks French. Some also speak Spanish or Italian.
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