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Trusted by 35+ SMEs
Trainees. Specialists.
Fair recruitment
Fair recruitment
They are staying.
Stronger teams
Stronger teams
Traditional international recruiting fills positions. We focus on building long-term careers. The result: employees who understand your culture before they arrive, become productive faster, and stay significantly longer than the industry average.
96%
Retention rate
96%
Retention rate
€12,000
Average savings
€12,000
Average savings
8-12
Weeks adjustment period
8-12
Weeks adjustment period
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Between two
worlds at home
Join over 35+ German SMEs,
that build stronger teams
From owner-managed businesses to regional retail chains. What our partners have in common: They hire once and don’t have to start looking again six months later.
The true cost of bad settings
When Hiring Is Faster
Than Preparation
Many international placements fail because the foundation is missing. When candidates arrive without sufficient language skills, without cultural understanding, or with the wrong expectations, you pay the price: high turnover, lost productivity, and teams that never get a chance to settle.
Endless recruiting cycles
You hire someone, and they quit within six months. The cycle starts all over again. Your team never stabilizes, and operational efficiency suffers.
€8,000 per mis-hire
Endless recruiting cycles
You hire someone, and they quit within six months. The cycle starts all over again. Your team never stabilizes, and operational efficiency suffers.
€8,000 per mis-hire
Endless recruiting cycles
You hire someone, and they quit within six months. The cycle starts all over again. Your team never stabilizes, and operational efficiency suffers.
€8,000 per mis-hire
Paperwork nightmares
Visa hurdles, slow recognition procedures, and compliance requirements consume your HR resources and delay processes.
90+ hours of HR effort
Paperwork nightmares
Visa hurdles, slow recognition procedures, and compliance requirements consume your HR resources and delay processes.
90+ hours of HR effort
Paperwork nightmares
Visa hurdles, slow recognition procedures, and compliance requirements consume your HR resources and delay processes.
90+ hours of HR effort
Cultural misalignment
International talent arrives unprepared in German work culture. Expectations clash, frustration rises—and they leave.
3–6 months of productivity loss
Cultural misalignment
International talent arrives unprepared in German work culture. Expectations clash, frustration rises—and they leave.
3–6 months of productivity loss
Cultural misalignment
International talent arrives unprepared in German work culture. Expectations clash, frustration rises—and they leave.
3–6 months of productivity loss
Failed team integration
New employees can’t find their footing, the existing team is annoyed, and the working atmosphere suffers greatly.
Barely measurable team workload
Failed team integration
New employees can’t find their footing, the existing team is annoyed, and the working atmosphere suffers greatly.
Barely measurable team workload
Failed team integration
New employees can’t find their footing, the existing team is annoyed, and the working atmosphere suffers greatly.
Barely measurable team workload
The hidden costs
An average German SME loses around €24,000 annually due to failed international hires (recruitment costs, onboarding, productivity losses, and team downtime).
Source: DIHK Report 2025
The hidden costs
An average German SME loses around €24,000 annually due to failed international hires (recruitment costs, onboarding, productivity losses, and team downtime).
Source: DIHK Report 2025
The hidden costs
An average German SME loses around €24,000 annually due to failed international hires (recruitment costs, onboarding, productivity losses, and team downtime).
Source: DIHK Report 2025
Trusted by leading companies
The Alma Difference
Why Our Hires Stay
High retention rates do not happen by chance. We make deliberate decisions at every stage, during selection, throughout the transition, and long after arrival.
96% retention rate after the first year
Rigorous pre-departure preparation
We invest 6 to 12 months in preparing the talent: German up to B1/B2, cultural immersion, professional basics, and a realistic picture of everyday working life. This means that from day one, both sides are on the same page.
96% retention rate after the first year
Rigorous pre-departure preparation
We invest 6 to 12 months in preparing the talent: German up to B1/B2, cultural immersion, professional basics, and a realistic picture of everyday working life. This means that from day one, both sides are on the same page.
96% retention rate after the first year
Rigorous pre-departure preparation
We invest 6 to 12 months in preparing the talent: German up to B1/B2, cultural immersion, professional basics, and a realistic picture of everyday working life. This means that from day one, both sides are on the same page.
100% visa and recognition success
Complete Compliance Management
We handle visa processes, professional recognition, and the entire legal framework. Your HR team can focus on day-to-day operations while we manage the complexities of immigration.
100% visa and recognition success
Complete Compliance Management
We handle visa processes, professional recognition, and the entire legal framework. Your HR team can focus on day-to-day operations while we manage the complexities of immigration.
100% visa and recognition success
Complete Compliance Management
We handle visa processes, professional recognition, and the entire legal framework. Your HR team can focus on day-to-day operations while we manage the complexities of immigration.
87% reported no integration issues after 6 months
Cultural fit assessment
We evaluate not only professional skills, but also specifically work ethic, adaptability, and long-term motivation. We match candidates to your team culture, because long-term retention takes more than just good references.
87% reported no integration issues after 6 months
Cultural fit assessment
We evaluate not only professional skills, but also specifically work ethic, adaptability, and long-term motivation. We match candidates to your team culture, because long-term retention takes more than just good references.
87% reported no integration issues after 6 months
Cultural fit assessment
We evaluate not only professional skills, but also specifically work ethic, adaptability, and long-term motivation. We match candidates to your team culture, because long-term retention takes more than just good references.
100% employer satisfaction with work ethic
Ongoing aftercare support
Post-arrival support for both employee and employer, including cultural coaching, conflict resolution, performance check-ins, and practical guidance on daily life in Germany. This continues for 12 months to ensure long-term success.
100% employer satisfaction with work ethic
Ongoing aftercare support
Post-arrival support for both employee and employer, including cultural coaching, conflict resolution, performance check-ins, and practical guidance on daily life in Germany. This continues for 12 months to ensure long-term success.
100% employer satisfaction with work ethic
Ongoing aftercare support
Post-arrival support for both employee and employer, including cultural coaching, conflict resolution, performance check-ins, and practical guidance on daily life in Germany. This continues for 12 months to ensure long-term success.
The ROI is Clear
Investing in thorough preparation pays off measurably. Our partners save an average of €12,000 per hire and achieve retention rates that are twice as high as the industry average. Because when someone is a true fit, they stay longer and start contributing faster.
€12,000
€12,000
€12,000
Avg. savings
8-12
8-12
8-12
Where to hire
45+
45+
45+
Partner SMEs
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96%
96%
96%
Retention rate
Our employers' experiences
Our employers' experiences
Our employers' experiences
What our partners say
What our partners say
Employers who have relied on structured international recruitment and experienced the difference in retention, team stability, and workforce planning.
Employers who have relied on structured international recruitment and experienced the difference in retention, team stability, and workforce planning.
Moritz Braun
Owner Company
Moli Modo, Chemnitz
"I was really surprised by how well Alma understood what we actually need. Most recruitment processes feel like you are simply picking from a list. This was a real conversation about our team, our culture, and the kind of person who could genuinely grow here. The placement that followed reflected exactly that."
"A real match for our culture."
Tanja Steeb
Practice Manager
Dr. Dittmar & Kollegen, Esslingen
"My main job is to keep the practice running day to day. That becomes nearly impossible when you are short-staffed. Alma understood the urgency and placed four apprentices with us who were genuinely prepared for the job. They arrived ready to learn, not just physically present. They have been an incredible help in our daily work!"
"Apprentices who are actually prepared."
Dr. Senan Sofi
Dentist and Owner
Odonto MVZ
"The dental sector in Germany is facing a massive staffing problem, and I have already tried various approaches to solve it. Working with Alma has been by far the most reliable path so far. The intensive preparation they invest in before candidates even arrive is exactly what makes the difference between someone who stays for the long term and someone who leaves after three months."
"The most reliable solution to the staffing shortage."
Christopher Große
Owner
EDEKA Center Große, Erkner
"What impressed me the most was the aftercare. Alma did not just place people and then disappear. They stayed actively in contact, checked in regularly with both sides, and helped clear small hurdles before they turned into real problems. This ongoing partnership made the entire process completely straightforward for us."
"Not just a placement, but a real partnership."
Moritz Braun
Owner Company
Moli Modo, Chemnitz
"I was really surprised by how well Alma understood what we actually need. Most recruitment processes feel like you are simply picking from a list. This was a real conversation about our team, our culture, and the kind of person who could genuinely grow here. The placement that followed reflected exactly that."
"A real match for our culture."
Tanja Steeb
Practice Manager
Dr. Dittmar & Kollegen, Esslingen
"My main job is to keep the practice running day to day. That becomes nearly impossible when you are short-staffed. Alma understood the urgency and placed four apprentices with us who were genuinely prepared for the job. They arrived ready to learn, not just physically present. They have been an incredible help in our daily work!"
"Apprentices who are actually prepared."
Dr. Senan Sofi
Dentist and Owner
Odonto MVZ
"The dental sector in Germany is facing a massive staffing problem, and I have already tried various approaches to solve it. Working with Alma has been by far the most reliable path so far. The intensive preparation they invest in before candidates even arrive is exactly what makes the difference between someone who stays for the long term and someone who leaves after three months."
"The most reliable solution to the staffing shortage."
Christopher Große
Owner
EDEKA Center Große, Erkner
"What impressed me the most was the aftercare. Alma did not just place people and then disappear. They stayed actively in contact, checked in regularly with both sides, and helped clear small hurdles before they turned into real problems. This ongoing partnership made the entire process completely straightforward for us."
"Not just a placement, but a real partnership."
Moritz Braun
Owner Company
Moli Modo, Chemnitz
"I was really surprised by how well Alma understood what we actually need. Most recruitment processes feel like you are simply picking from a list. This was a real conversation about our team, our culture, and the kind of person who could genuinely grow here. The placement that followed reflected exactly that."
"A real match for our culture."
Tanja Steeb
Practice Manager
Dr. Dittmar & Kollegen, Esslingen
"My main job is to keep the practice running day to day. That becomes nearly impossible when you are short-staffed. Alma understood the urgency and placed four apprentices with us who were genuinely prepared for the job. They arrived ready to learn, not just physically present. They have been an incredible help in our daily work!"
"Apprentices who are actually prepared."
Dr. Senan Sofi
Dentist and Owner
Odonto MVZ
"The dental sector in Germany is facing a massive staffing problem, and I have already tried various approaches to solve it. Working with Alma has been by far the most reliable path so far. The intensive preparation they invest in before candidates even arrive is exactly what makes the difference between someone who stays for the long term and someone who leaves after three months."
"The most reliable solution to the staffing shortage."
Christopher Große
Owner
EDEKA Center Große, Erkner
"What impressed me the most was the aftercare. Alma did not just place people and then disappear. They stayed actively in contact, checked in regularly with both sides, and helped clear small hurdles before they turned into real problems. This ongoing partnership made the entire process completely straightforward for us."
"Not just a placement, but a real partnership."
Moritz Braun
Owner Company
Moli Modo, Chemnitz
"I was really surprised by how well Alma understood what we actually need. Most recruitment processes feel like you are simply picking from a list. This was a real conversation about our team, our culture, and the kind of person who could genuinely grow here. The placement that followed reflected exactly that."
"A real match for our culture."
Tanja Steeb
Practice Manager
Dr. Dittmar & Kollegen, Esslingen
"My main job is to keep the practice running day to day. That becomes nearly impossible when you are short-staffed. Alma understood the urgency and placed four apprentices with us who were genuinely prepared for the job. They arrived ready to learn, not just physically present. They have been an incredible help in our daily work!"
"Apprentices who are actually prepared."
Dr. Senan Sofi
Dentist and Owner
Odonto MVZ
"The dental sector in Germany is facing a massive staffing problem, and I have already tried various approaches to solve it. Working with Alma has been by far the most reliable path so far. The intensive preparation they invest in before candidates even arrive is exactly what makes the difference between someone who stays for the long term and someone who leaves after three months."
"The most reliable solution to the staffing shortage."
Christopher Große
Owner
EDEKA Center Große, Erkner
"What impressed me the most was the aftercare. Alma did not just place people and then disappear. They stayed actively in contact, checked in regularly with both sides, and helped clear small hurdles before they turned into real problems. This ongoing partnership made the entire process completely straightforward for us."
"Not just a placement, but a real partnership."
The Fair Recruitment Blueprint
The Fair Recruitment Blueprint
Transparent Process.Predictable Workforce Outcomes.
Transparent processes. Predictable team development.
Transparent processes. Predictable team development.
Good partnerships are built on clarity. From the initial consultation to 12 months of support, you always know what comes next and who is responsible.
Good partnerships are built on clarity. From the initial consultation to 12 months of support, you always know what comes next and who is responsible.
01
1-2 weeks
Partnership-based consulting
We take the time to understand your team, your requirements, and your culture. Every collaboration is individually tailored to your company, completely without standard templates.
1-2 weeks
01
Partnership-based consulting
We take the time to understand your team, your requirements, and your culture. Every collaboration is individually tailored to your company, completely without standard templates.
02
1-3 weeks
Selection & Suitability Assessment
We filter before you see the first profile. Our talent already meets your professional and cultural criteria. Interviews become a real decision, not just a preselection.
1-3 weeks
02
Selection & Suitability Assessment
We filter before you see the first profile. Our talent already meets your professional and cultural criteria. Interviews become a real decision, not just a preselection.
03
2–4 weeks
Intensive Preparation
By this point, the talents have already been learning German for 6 to 12 months. Now the focus is entirely on cultural and industry-specific preparation so that they arrive ready to start work right away.
2–4 weeks
03
Intensive Preparation
By this point, the talents have already been learning German for 6 to 12 months. Now the focus is entirely on cultural and industry-specific preparation so that they arrive ready to start work right away.
04
4-6 months
Arrival & Onboarding
Visa processes, flights, errands to government offices. We manage the logistics. Your team can focus fully on welcoming new colleagues instead of filling out forms.
4-6 months
04
Arrival & Onboarding
Visa processes, flights, errands to government offices. We manage the logistics. Your team can focus fully on welcoming new colleagues instead of filling out forms.
05
2 years
Long-term support
The first two years determine long-term employee retention. That’s why we stay proactive: with check-ins, coaching, and early help when obstacles arise.
2 years
05
Long-term support
The first two years determine long-term employee retention. That’s why we stay proactive: with check-ins, coaching, and early help when obstacles arise.
How Vietnamese apprentices perform in Germany
How Vietnamese apprentices perform in Germany
Average Success Rate
(Knowledge Exam) '20–'24
Once Vietnamese apprentices enter the system, a consistent pattern starts to show. They tend to leave less often and complete their training at higher rates compared to other international groups. Exam performance is also strong, close to the German level. You see it across both retention and performance, and it builds over time, not at the start.
Contract Termination Rate
(KALQ '20–'24)*
For employers, that usually means fewer early exits, fewer roles that need to be filled again, and less pressure on teams to restart the same process. At the same time, this is happening at scale. With more than 16,000 new apprenticeship contracts each year, Vietnam is already a consistent part of the system rather than a one-off source.
*KALQ = Cohort-adjusted termination rate (calibrated approximation of BIBB standard). Source: Analysis based on data from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), https://www.bibb.de/de/1868.php
*KALQ = Cohort-adjusted termination rate (calibrated approximation of BIBB standard). Source: Analysis based on data from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), https://www.bibb.de/de/1868.php
Shaping a secure future for labor migration
The founders of Alma are co-founders of VISLA, an international alliance for the safe and dignified labor migration of Vietnamese professionals.
Together with policymakers, researchers, and companies in Germany and Vietnam, we are working on better standards to stop exploitation and create migration pathways that protect talent and benefit employers.
Start building stronger teams today
If international recruiting is a topic for you, but you don't know how to get started, a conversation is the first step.
We will show you concretely what the process could look like for your company, what results are realistic, and whether this path makes sense for you before you commit.
The founders of Alma are co-founders of VISLA, an international alliance for the safe and dignified labor migration of Vietnamese professionals.
Together with policymakers, researchers, and companies in Germany and Vietnam, we are working on better standards to stop exploitation and create migration pathways that protect talent and benefit employers.
30-minute consultation
30-minute consultation
Non-binding
Non-binding
Only tailor-made solutions
Only tailor-made solutions
Start building stronger teams today
The founders of Alma are co-founders of VISLA, an international alliance for the safe and dignified labor migration of Vietnamese professionals.
Together with policymakers, researchers, and companies in Germany and Vietnam, we are working on better standards to stop exploitation and create migration pathways that protect talent and benefit employers.
