The competences of Lithuanian employees are a top attraction

Notably, foreign companies from Western Europe, United States, and Scandinavia are among the top who seek after Lithuanian employees the most. According to Andžej Rynkevič, the head of “Baltic Virtual Assistants“, a business outsourcing company, we share similar attitudes towards work with these countries, thus, there are almost any cultural differences, unless one has to adjust to the specific work environment of a particular company.

According to the expert, one of the main reasons why Lithuanian specialists are sought after by foreign employees has to do with the formers’ high level of competences.

“Our experts stand out due to their constant willingness to learn and improve, good communication, fast pace, punctuality, and their ability to stick to deadlines. What is also important to foreign employees is that Lithuanians usually speak several foreign languages, often they not only have good communication skills in English, but they also speak one or even more foreign languages, which gives them a competitive advantage against specialists from other countries“, says A. Rynkevič.
He adds that foreign companies also appreciate the fact that our specialists’ higher education often is not limited to a bachelor’s degree: “This shows to a potential employee that a person is curious and determined.”

Also, employers frequently highlight Lithuanian employees’ work culture. They appreciate that Lithuanians are well educated and tend to work hard for their goals, says A. Rynkevič.

Andžej Rynkevič

„From our experience, it is important for Lithuanians to be able to be proud of their job and their place of employment – they do not tolerate ‘free-riders’, who use other people’s achievements. Also, Lithuanians are good at working both individually and within teams, so they are a good addition to different profile projects. Personal specialist’ qualities are also of high importance: Lithuanians are often described as having good social skills both in formal and informal engagements. They respect their colleagues, can accept constructive criticism and learn from it“, the expert shares his insights.

Finance and IT experts are sought after the most

When asked which Lithuanian specialists are in demand the most among foreign employers, A. Rynkevič says that the trends have remained similar for several years now and the demand for IT and finance specialists is by far the highest. However, the expert also notes the growing need for compliance officers.

“Currently, companies are facing increasing pressure from society, investors, and other stakeholders on social responsibility issues. Therefore, it is natural that organizations are looking for specialists who can ensure that the company's internal processes or policies comply with the law”, says the expert, adding that given today's business environment, the need for these specialists will most likely continue to grow.

Technology helps organize work more efficiently

Due to various remote working technologies used for project management or time planning, it has become even easier to attract Lithuanian specialists to work with foreign companies. New technologies allow teams not only to communicate effectively, but also to perform tasks in real time without any interruptions, A. Rynkevič assures.

“Advances in technology and the opportunities it offers certainly help to attract professionals. There are almost no significant differences between office work and remote working left, and the success of specific projects depends on efficient planning and work organization. In general, remote working benefits both employers, as they have the opportunity to attract professionals with the necessary expertise, regardless of geographical location, and employees, who are given the freedom to work flexibly, even for a company located in another country”, concludes the expert.

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