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depth my SCC consultant went into to understand my personal situation, and to tailor their service accordingly. That approach gave me a new perspective on things. It still helps me today.â€? From the employers’ point of view, spouse support programmes have a IXUWKHU VLJQLÂż FDQW HIIHFW Âł3URYLGLQJ assistance to ensure the long-term integration of spouses and partners often has a positive effect on staff hiring results, loyalty and retention,â€? says Jeanette Cerquone, Managing Director of the SCC. “As a result, many companies are able to ensure the security of their investment in attracting international employees, and no longer run the risk of losing time and money because of their staff returning home early.â€? Kyoko Shimba acknowledges that she was “on the point of going back home to Japanâ€?. Holcim is another company that has learned from its experiences: Âł1DWXUDOO\ DV DQ HPSOR\HU ZH ZDQW to ensure the international hires, to whom we dedicate a lot of resources through the recruitment process and relocation to Switzerland, stay for as long as possible, and don’t leave early for family reasons. Unhappiness, a feeling of isolation, and integration GLIÂż FXOWLHV DPRQJ IDPLO\ PHPEHUV have long been at the top of the list of reasons for transfers abroad proving unsuccessful or coming to an early end. And of course, such situations can also
Jeanette Cerquone, Business owner of SCC
affect the employees’ own capacity to do their job.â€? Many companies, as well as Swiss governmental organisations responsible for securing inward investment to Swiss regions and industries, are engaged in a “war for talentâ€?. As a result they offer integrative coaching initiatives like this to underpin today’s international mobility programmes. The Basel-based Syngenta Group also understands the EHQHÂż WV Âł,Q RUGHU WR RIIHU DWWUDFWLYH
conditions to international employees, we help their partners to continue their own careers over here. We happily rely on the assistance of the Spouse Career Centre in these efforts. Thanks to their positive experiences of integration, the employees concerned and their partners and families come to regard Syngenta as an excellent company and employer. This makes us a more attractive prospect and improves our company’s reputation in the international market.�
With us you will explore possibilities to continue your career in Switzerland We tailor our services to suit the needs of dual-career couples and guide them through the local job market and cultural differences > We offer our candidates individual support as needed, with research and consulting, to leverage their portable skills > We develop a personal plan of action for each individual > We prepare CV and Cover Letter according to Swiss standards Contact: Jeanette Cerquone, Managing Director / Business owner phone +41 79 279 86 96, jeanette.cerquone@spousecareercentre.com www.spousecareercentre.com
> We lead the research for target markets > We give an overview of regional industries, companies, and functional areas > We support with referrals to target companies > We offer interview trainings
focal point for careers in transition