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Understanding Asian Talent Migration Patterns to Improve EU Labor Market Recruitment

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Imagine trying to figure out why someone decides to move across the world for work, or why they suddenly decide to go back home. This study looks at the emotional and personal triggers that drive people from Asia to move to Europe. It's like mapping the 'human journey' to see where policies actually help or hinder these moves.

By the numbers
13
partners
11
countries involved
5
Asian countries studied
6
EU member countries studied
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies and governments struggle to attract and retain Asian talent because they don't understand the personal, emotional, and temporal reasons why people choose to migrate or return home.

The solution

What was built

A qualitative analysis of migration drivers and a map of how EU and national policies influence the decision-making of migrants from 5 Asian countries.

Audience

Who needs this

International Recruitment AgenciesGovernment Migration Policy MakersGlobal Mobility HR ManagersEthnic Economy Business Consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Human Resources & Recruitment
mid-size
Target: International Recruitment Agency

If you are a recruitment agency dealing with high churn rates of Asian workers — this project developed insights into the timing and drivers of (re)migration that help you better predict when a candidate is likely to stay or leave.

Public Administration
enterprise
Target: National Migration Office

If you are a government body dealing with ineffective labor migration policies — this project developed a map of how spatial mobility policies affect actual behavior that allows for more targeted policy adjustments.

Corporate Relocation
SME
Target: Global Mobility Consultant

If you are a consultant dealing with the psychological barriers of expatriates from East Asia — this project developed an understanding of the relational and emotional dimensions of migration that improves employee retention strategies.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price for implementing these findings?

Based on available project data, no pricing or implementation costs are provided as this is a research-focused project.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project provides qualitative data and behavioral insights rather than a scalable software tool, though the findings can be applied to large-scale migration policies.

Are there patents or licensing opportunities?

Based on available project data, there is no mention of patents or intellectual property licensing; the output is focused on research results and policy recommendations.

What is the timeline for the results?

The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-02-28.

How does this integrate with existing HR systems?

Based on available project data, there is no technical integration provided; the results are intended to enhance policy and strategic decision-making.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 13 partners across 11 countries, with 8 universities and 2 research institutions. There is a 0% industry ratio, indicating that the project's primary output is theoretical and policy-oriented rather than commercial.

How to reach the team

Contact the Universite Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to translate these migration insights into your talent acquisition strategy.