German Business Awards 2020

12 EU BUSINESS NEWS / 2020 German Business Awards , Best HR Consultancy Firm 2020 The importance of human resources has become much clearer in recent months. The right people in the right position canallowa business to thrive. Thismatters evenmore on international assignments, with employees expected to adapt quickly to the needs of the company and the country. We take a closer look at IAC Unternehmensberatung GmbH, a team that has been recognised for its excellent work in this field in the German Business Awards 2020, to find out more. Sep20975 The world of international trade has thrown up unique challenges that must be met with a unique solution. That’s precisely the service that the team at IAC Unternehmensberatung aim to deliver to their clients. Their ability in this field is unparalleled, with the team utilising all available resources. The team’s services are consultative, covering the entire secondment process from preparation to reintegration. An area that many employers fail to account for in the increased welfare obligations that come with any international employee assignments, and IAC Unternehmensberatung ensures that this does not go unnoticed or acknowledged. Since opening their doors, the team have broadened their impressive range of services to support clients in all matters of cross-border activities. This has allowed IAC Unternehmensberatung to become a one-stop-shop for all things HR on an international scale. The team ensure compliance in the areas of social security, residence and employment law as well as international payroll services and intercultural competence to name but a few. The success of IAC Unternehmensberatung cannot be understated, with 370 customers in the SME market and about 30 listed companies to serve. Their approach has reached so many because the business’s consultants offer a competent, flexible and holistic solution that meets a specific need. Instead of providing a service that clients must find, they cooperate and work alongside clients to ensure total satisfaction. When a client takes on IAC Unternehmensberatung, they take on a partner who will provide competence in all phases of an organisation’s global mobility activities. Not only do they put into place structures that make life easier, they will audit existing processes and ensure that they allow a company to operate to the highest standard. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the borders of the world, making the process of secondment extremely difficult, if not impossible for many. The situation has improved rapidly over the last few months, but the uncertainty of the situation has made some firms very reluctant to send their employees overseas for the short- or long-term. This trend is a marked shift from the growing trend toward cross-border activities and postings, with globalisation guiding many businesses to explore the opportunities that other regions represent. One of the benefits that IAC Unternehmensberatung brings to all the clients it takes on, is a network alliance, which allows them to directly support customers. This closeness is key to the team’s continued success, removing heavy levels of bureaucracy and ensuring that the fastest possible progress can be made for their benefit. Customers don’t have to turn to an entire organisation when they need help, instead being able to refer to a single point of contact who understands the needs of a business. The contact person at IAC gets in touch with third parties or other authorities on their client’s behalf, allowing businesses to focus on what they do best. Over the years, Germany has proven to be an excellent location for this dedicated team. Based in Kassel, IAC Unternehmensberatung has a commanding position right in the heart of Germany. They can be easily Kai Mütze - Owner & Managing Director