Why employers consider this
- Latvia is an established European source of skilled and experienced workers across many industries.
- Recruitment and staffing partners operate in Latvia and can support sourcing there.
- Cross-border hiring can widen your talent pool when local supply is tight.
- It works best as part of a deliberate workforce plan, not a one-off reaction.
Workforce sourcing considerations
- Decide the roles, volume and timing you need to fill.
- Choose direct sourcing vs working through a local recruitment or staffing partner.
- Plan candidate communication and a respectful, clear process.
- Plan onboarding and integration for people relocating or working cross-border.
Recruitment partner considerations
- Look for partners with genuine local presence and language coverage.
- Confirm the partner’s compliance and candidate-handling practices.
- Agree scope, service levels, data handling and exit terms.
- Treat the partner as the local-market expert — but verify legal specifics with professionals.
Workforce planning considerations
- Tie cross-border sourcing to your workforce plan, not one-off gaps.
- Plan capacity, timing and integration realistically.
- Budget time for the steps that legal/immigration processes require (confirmed with professionals).
- Plan retention and support for an international workforce.
What to confirm with professionals
- Right to work and eligibility.
- Visas, work permits and sponsorship (where applicable).
- EU labour mobility and posting-of-workers rules.
- Employment contracts, tax and social security.
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