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Corporate onboarding and social integration of international employees in rural areas
Seminar with Marika Gruber (FH Kärnten)
Speaker: Marika Gruber
Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Duration: 3 hours (online)
Key areas:
- Demographic change and shortage of (skilled) workers
- Challenges and special features of labor market integration in rural areas
- Needs and measures within the framework of company onboarding
- Support for social integration by businesses and employers
- Consideration of the special needs of Muslim employees in the hotel and catering industry
Objectives: To provide information on population trends and the shortage of skilled workers; to examine the specific characteristics of rural areas and the challenges of labor market integration; to learn about strategies and measures for successful onboarding in companies; to offer tips on supporting the social integration of highly qualified international employees with a refugee background; to raise awareness of the issues faced by Muslim employees, particularly in the hospitality industry.
Marika Gruber is a migration researcher and lecturer at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. She investigates international migration processes, particularly in rural areas, and their social and economic impacts. Her research projects focus on integration policy, multi-level governance, housing provision, labor market integration and onboarding processes in companies, as well as the social participation of international professionals, migrants, and refugees.
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