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HR & Recruitment in Russia

When expanding to Russia you'll need to make a few decisions in terms of staffing: decide if you can and want to relocate existing employees, and the processes required to employ foreign nationals (indigenous to your country of expansion).

Employing Foreign Nationals

The fundamental thing to comprehend when it comes to employing indigenous workers is the law. Depending on your location, the employment of staff can be affected by many extraneous factors, such as longevity of service, social charges, collective agreements, qualification and experience, etc.

The labour force in Russia is well educated and highly skilled. Russian professionals are competent in their fields, but levels of professionalism vary. Difficulties may be encountered when recruiting staff in more remote areas of Russia.

Relations between employees and employers are heavily regulated by the Russian Federation Labour Code. Considerable safeguards have been established within the Labour Code to protect employees against wrongful dismissal, a harmful working environment and excessive working periods. Russian labour law is complex and it is strongly recommended that legal advice is taken prior to any contractual agreement. It is illegal to pay Russian employees in currencies other than roubles.

International Employees

Yet again, plucking talent from neighbouring countries may not come without its woes. Make sure you know the legislative restrictions and allowances of such a practice.

Employee Relocation

Perhaps you need someone with talent, experience and reliability. Someone you can trust. Someone with the right understanding of your business to join you overseas. And why not. But you must consider both the cost-effectiveness of such a move, and the laws that preside over it.

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