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How International Interns Are Solving Europe’s Farm Labor Crisis
Across Europe, the agricultural sector is facing a growing challenge: not enough hands to keep farms running. From fruit and vegetable growers in the Netherlands to dairy farms in Germany and pig farms in Denmark, employers are struggling to find reliable, skilled workers16. But a new trend is reshaping the fields: international interns are stepping […]
Why European Employers Are Turning to International Interns
In the face of shifting labor markets, skill shortages, and the pressure to stay globally competitive, employers across Europe are increasingly embracing a powerful solution: international interns. From the rolling farmlands of Denmark to the bustling bakeries of the Netherlands, more and more businesses are opening their doors to young professionals from around the world […]
European Bakeries Are Closing—How Bixter Bridges the Labor Gap
Europe’s artisan bakeries are facing a defining moment. Since 2022, hundreds to thousands of bakeries have closed in Denmark, Netherlands, Germany and France alone, with a staggering 33,000 French artisan bakeries under threat as of early 2023. The main culprits: soaring energy and ingredient costs, and a severe shortage of skilled staff willing to take […]
From Africa to Holland: How Dutch Farms Are Shaping the Future of Agriculture
Tucked away in the quiet village of Kollum in Holland is a dairy farm with a twist. It’s not just a place where cows are milked and sheep graze—it’s a place where futures are shaped. This farm is more than a profession; it’s a global classroom. The farm welcomes more than animals. It opens its […]
How Civagaard and Bixter Are Redefining Sustainable Pig Farming with International Trainees
In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, Civagaard stands as a beacon of innovation and tradition, harmoniously blending sustainable pig farming with a unique international perspective. Nestled in the heart of Denmark, Civagaard has redefined farming practices by integrating international trainees from Bixter, demonstrating that global collaboration can elevate European agriculture to new heights. This […]
Norwegian workforce market – 2022
Labour market situation in Norway is being controlled by two authorities. NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Authority) and Statistics Norway (SSB). NAV uses a standard which states that the number of fully unemployed includes everyone who applies for a NAV income-generating job and has not had an income-generating job in the last 2 weeks […]
German workforce market – agricultural sector, in 2022
Germany remains the largest economy in the European Union (EU), and fourth largest in the world, after the USA, China and Japan. On top of that, Germany is the third largest exporter. While the main sectors of the German market remain automotive, chemicals and electronics, there are other sectors such as agricultural, hospitality who are […]
Benefits of International Workers for Your Livestock Farm
Hiring international workers for your livestock farm provides a sustainable solution to labor shortages. In the face of labor shortages and skill gaps, livestock farms across Europe are increasingly turning to international workers as a strategic solution to bolster their workforce. By embracing global talent, farms not only secure a reliable workforce but also benefit […]
Recruitment in Nutshell
We believe all of us asked themselves these questions at least once- what is recruitment ? What are the challenges that recruitment industry must face ? What does recruitment do for me ? To find appropriate answers, we must start from the beginning, shall we ? Term recruitment describes the process of finding, screening, hiring and […]
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