The Real Cost of Poor Integration?
Imagine this:
You have just scored the perfect new hire from abroad. They have packed their bags, moved across borders, and are ready to start their exciting new chapter with your team in Finland. Everything seems great!
But wait... 3 months in, they start feeling a little off. They are navigating the cultural iceberg (not just the Finnish winter), struggling with basic day-to-day things like language, social circles, and trying to figure out the grocery shopping.
Suddenly, their enthusiasm fades, their productivity drops, and—before you know it—they are gone.
You are left scratching your head, thinking, "What happened?!"
Guess what, it wasn’t the job that didn’t fit. It was the integration that failed.
When you look beyond the surface, the real cost of poor integration isn’t just about a lost hire. It’s about:
💡 Recruitment money down the drain
💡Wasted onboarding time
💡Team morale taking a hit
💡Missed potential for growth and innovation
That’s a lot of “hidden costs” hiding behind what seemed like a small issue, right?
So how do fix it?
Integration shouldn’t be an afterthought, and it’s way more than helping someone find their way around the city. It’s about truly immersing them into the culture, the workplace, and the community - making Finland feel like home and yes, maybe even loving mämmi.
It should be all about making sure the talent you invest in stays invested in you.
Agree?
