Recruitment in Luxembourg

Experienced HR officers new in Luxembourg and/or employees recently appointed to an HR function.

This seminar gives an overview to participants on recruitment practices in Luxembourg as well on the specifics of the Luxembourg employment market.

1) The labour market in Luxembourg

The composition of the Luxembourgish labour market and the war for talent

• Local population
• Languages of work
• Evolution of the labour market & active population
• Attractiveness of the labour market for cross-border commuters
• Employees in the private sector
• Special status "Impatriates"

Attractiveness of different sectors of activity for potential candidates

2) The candidate's sources

Which sources to use to recruit effectively?

• Internal recruitment
• External recruitment
• National Employment Agency (ADEM)
• Employee referrals
• Unsolicited applications and candidate pools
• Recruitment through advertisements
• e-recruitment & social media
• Recruitment fairs

Recruitment costs
Use of external specialists

• Temporary agencies
• Outsourcing
• Recruitment firms
• "Headhunters"

Mobility of candidates

• Factors facilitating local and international mobility

3) Definition of a recruitment strategy

Global annual strategy

Individual strategy per position
Which sources to use?

4) Assessment of candidates

Analysis of the application

• CV and cover letter
• Differences in school and university systems

National peculiarities
Diplomas and qualifications
Equivalence of diplomas
Register of university diplomas
References and work certificates

Selection interview

• Objectives
• Standardiszation
• Structure
• Method

5) Other selection methods

Tests and assessment centres

6) Mandatory regulations

Non-discrimination

Equal opportunities for men and women
Working in the EU
Resident & frontier workers
Disabled workers

Questions & Answers

A certificate will be delivered to each participant.

Each participant receives a complete and detailed booklet.

• Number of participants is limited to 6.
• Interactive and practical Seminar.