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Scandinavian companies lead U.S. FDI growth

Scandinavian companies lead U.S. FDI growth

by Gunilla Girardo - Principal and Sr Director Scandinavian Desk at YER USA   It’s been a great year with tremendous market growth for many of the Scandinavian companies I support in the United States, particularly in automotive, electrification, renewables,...

August Job Market Update: Shifts for New Hires

August Job Market Update: Shifts for New Hires

With pay for new hires shrinking by as much as 30% in some roles, it’s time for job seekers and employers to adapt. Discover how these changes are impacting wages and what it means for you.

Uncovering the Hidden Depths of Cultural Differences in Business

Uncovering the Hidden Depths of Cultural Differences in Business

By Peter van der Lende - Culture Matters   Uncovering the Hidden Depths of Cultural Differences in Business: A Fish Out of Water’s Perspective The metaphor of a fish out of water is often used to describe a feeling of discomfort or unfamiliarity in a new...

Currently hiring? Avoid these recruiting mistakes

Currently hiring? Avoid these recruiting mistakes

This year, a record 4.5 million employees quit their jobs in March. This post-pandemic tendency, also called the “Great Resignation”, is still vibrant. According to the Labor Department, at the end of March, there were 11.5 million job openings in the U.S. Low...

Reasons to work with an executive search firm

Reasons to work with an executive search firm

If you're hiring for an executive position, the stakes are high. Vacant executive-level positions are urgent and the hiring process becomes more complex the higher up the ladder you go.   When you choose to hire an executive search firm, there are several reasons...

What sets a successful CEO apart from others?

What sets a successful CEO apart from others?

Leadership is an art. It can't be taught, but it can be learned. A successful CEO must be able to manage a diverse group of individuals with unique talents, skills, and abilities; but what really sets them apart is certain behaviors that can be critical to their...

HR Solutions helps Scandinavian companies conquer the US

HR Solutions helps Scandinavian companies conquer the US

“Capitalizing on business opportunities in the U.S., boils down to understanding all cross-cultural differences between the Scandinavian and US markets” – Gunilla Girardo Gunilla Girardo joined YER USA in the fall of 2017.  Originally from Sweden, she has spent almost...

U.S. Drops Covid-19 Testing Requirement for International Travelers

U.S. Drops Covid-19 Testing Requirement for International Travelers

International travelers will no longer need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding flights to the United States, federal health officials announced Friday. The U.S. was one of the few countries that still required proof of a negative coronavirus...

New Strategic Partnership Between HRM Affärsutveckling & YER-USA

New Strategic Partnership Between HRM Affärsutveckling & YER-USA

On behalf of YER-USA I am very excited to announce our strategic partnership with HRM Affärsutveckling in Sweden which will help our clients navigate the complexity of international recruitment finding professionals and executives that meet their precise needs.

Jerry Maguire and Italian Companies in the US.

Jerry Maguire and Italian Companies in the US.

I rarely write articles, and in general I am not an active social media user. However, I almost felt compelled to share some thoughts about my work as an international headhunter after receiving heartfelt feedback from some of my clients. My principal focus is to...