Cultural Identity in Recruitment

We chat with Patricia Varela, a Recruiter and HR professional with a rich multicultural background.

We discuss the complexities of hiring and integrating international talent in various countries, including Norway, Sweden, and Spain.

Patricia shares her personal experiences navigating cultural biases and discuss the common mistakes companies make when hiring internationals.

The episode concludes with a quick-fire round of questions, providing insights into Patricia's views on leadership and workplace culture.

Takeaways

• Patricia's multicultural background shapes her perspective on HR.
• Cultural ways of working on both sides, can influence hiring perceptions.
• Open conversations are crucial in recruitment processes.

• Avoiding discomfort can hinder effective communication.
• Clear expectations in job postings can reduce mismatches.
• HR departments play a vital role in fostering inclusion.

In our very first episode we hear from Paul Harrison - a British national that moved to Norway 13 years ago.

We hear about the importance of belonging, Norwegian traditions, how business can do more to help international hires, while still making time to share the pleasure of drinking tea!

Paul's experiences will help anyone looking to make the move to Norway, or to those already here, take a refreshing look at what it takes to build a great career & life here.

Welcome to The Expat Equation - a podcast"Exploring the human side of working abroad."

In this episode, we talk about the podcast, how you can get involved and yes you get to meet your hosts Bianca Cenan (CEO, Candidate Aid) and Julian Johns (CEO, CultureFlow).

Throughout Season 1 will invite international professionals and HR leaders to share their stories & experiences about shaping a better global workplace.