Dual career support

The key to attracting and keeping international employees.

When hiring international employees, it’s tempting to consider the job completed once they have been hired, relocated, and onboarded. However, a critical determinant of their long-term commitment is often their accompanying partner’s ability to settle into the new life. Many individuals relocate to Sweden with a partner who leaves their own career behind in the home country. Moving to – and remaining in – a new place is a big life decision that involves both parties.

Working proactively with dual career support is way more than merely a nice benefit to add on at the end of a recruitment and relocation process. Taking a strategic approach to this issue helps to:

Contribute to the retention of valuable talent
Foster a higher return on investment
Strengthen your employer brand
Enhance employee productivity and satisfaction
Provide essential support to accompanying partners

With nearly a decade of experience, SDCN has facilitated the establishment of over 1000 accompanying partners, demonstrating its effectiveness in attracting and retaining global talent to Stockholm.

Learn more in Stockholms Akademiska Forum’s report, The Hidden Cost of Neglect – Why Dual Career Support is Vital for Talent Retention.

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There was a time when my partner had to choose from two job offers: one of them being Stockholm and another one from Canada. But there was one deciding factor to opt for Sweden and that was Stockholm Dual Career Network. And here we are now!

Sheetal Palav moved to Stockholm as an accompanying partner in 2019, when her husband got a job. For her and her husband, access to SDCN played a central role in their decision to move to Sweden.

Sheetal

81%

Will leave Stockholm if the accompanying partner doesn’t get a job.

(Survey among SDCN members, 2019 & 2023)

Our dual career support packages

Whether you are a large company with hundreds of international employees or have just one international co-worker that you can’t afford to lose, we offer flexible solutions that fit your needs.

The core of Stockholm Dual Career Network is the SDCN Academy: Unlock Sweden – a comprehensive 5-week program designed to offer holistic support. It provides the network, information, support, and training necessary to not only enter the Swedish job market, but also to become more rooted in Stockholm – making it feel more like home. The program features renowned speakers and coaches who are experts in their respective fields.

Beyond the Academy, SDCN offers ongoing career support services on a weekly basis, as well as regular community events.