Strengthen your HR function when working with international employees
HR for Expats
When international employees move back home, it’s rarely because of the job. It’s because they never really settled in, either among colleagues or in everyday life. The HR for expats workshop gives your HR team the tools to change that.
As language consultants, we see it again and again. The international colleague can’t follow the conversation at lunch, chat with the neighbours or get involved in the children’s school. So they end up outside the community. And then the way home is short.
The workshop gives your HR staff a strong understanding of culture and language, so they can help new talent get off to a good start. It works best as a follow-up to our Danish for international employees or as a supplement to individual language training.
Understanding what is not being said
When companies compete for global talent, a good salary and an attractive job are no longer enough. The real difference lies in how employees experience everyday life, workplace culture and social norms. According to Copenhagen Capacity’s Expat Survey 2025, half of all international employees in the Capital Region leave Denmark within five years. And among those planning to leave early, the main reason is that they don’t feel included at work.
Much of Danish workplace culture is based on what is not said explicitly – the implicit, the unspoken, and what is often taken for granted. For international employees, this can be difficult to interpret:
- How communication works in Danish workplaces
- What is expected in collaboration and teamwork
- How to build relationships with colleagues
- How “freedom with responsibility” actually works in practice
In HR for expats workshops, we focus on exactly these areas. We help HR professionals understand the cultural differences that often lead to misunderstandings – and in some cases cause international employees to leave prematurely.
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A workshop designed for HR professionals
This workshop is developed specifically for HR employees and HR managers working with onboarding and integration of international staff.
The goal is not to turn HR into cultural consultants, but to provide a stronger framework for understanding so they can:
- Better support new employees during onboarding
- Understand common challenges in integration
- Create a more structured and effective onboarding process
- Improve employee well-being and retention
When HR understands cultural dynamics, it becomes easier to give international employees a strong start – and avoid common onboarding pitfalls.
From theory to real-world practice
The workshop is based on real examples from participants’ everyday work. This means we work with concrete situations and materials that HR already uses within their organisation.
This makes the learning practical and directly applicable. Participants gain not only theory, but also insight into how small cultural differences can have a major impact in practice.
Strengthen your competitive advantage
Companies that successfully integrate international employees are stronger in the competition for global talent. It is not only about recruitment – but also about retention.
With HR for expats workshops, you get a strong tool to:
- Reduce misunderstandings in onboarding
- Increase employee confidence during the start phase
- Strengthen your company’s international profile
- Improve collaboration across cultures
The result is a more stable workforce and a stronger organisation.
A workshop that fits into your daily operations
The workshop is flexible and can be delivered either at your company or online. This makes it easy to adapt to your schedule and needs.
The content is always based on your real-world context, ensuring maximum value from day one.
Frequently asked questions about HR for expats
Expats, short for expatriates, are people who live and work in a country other than their home country. In a Danish workplace, they are the international employees the company has recruited from abroad.
The workshop is for HR employees and HR managers who work with onboarding and integration of international staff.
Two half-day sessions from 9:00 to 12:00. It is held in English, either at your company or online, at times we agree on with you.
Yes. It works best as a follow-up to our Danish course for foreigners, so both HR and the new employees are well prepared.
Make a difference for employees and your company
We ensure that every session delivers real value for both the employee and the organisation.
- Fast, measurable progress
- More engaged and motivated employees
- Stronger retention of international talent
Contact us for a non-binding offer on HR for expats workshops.