Specialist recruitment for Japanese companies in Germany

Robert Walters has launched a ‘Japan Desk’, operating from their offices in Dusseldorf. The Japan Desk will offer specialist recruitment services, tailored for the many Japanese companies in the region.

Japanese businesses in Germany

With around 410 Japanese companies in the city area and around 650 companies in the region, Dusseldorf is the biggest hub for Japanese companies in continental Europe. The first Japanese companies found their way to the city more than 60 years ago and until this day, Dusseldorf has lost none of its attractiveness for Japanese companies. Many of them have their European or German headquarters here and use the strong economic environment and excellent infrastructure to develop their markets. Robert Walters has an international footprint in 31 countries, and is specifically well established as a market leader in Japan. The fact that the German business is currently quickly growing makes this the perfect moment to launch bespoke services for the local Japanese clients.

Cultural differences

The close contact and regular exchange with Japanese colleagues have provided Robert Walters in Germany with valuable insights into the differences between German and Japanese culture. As a result, the challenges faced by Japanese companies and professionals are well understood. Some consultants have specialised in supporting Japanese companies with their establishment in Germany and in finding the right professionals and executives for them.

The Japan Desk can help bridge gaps in terms of cultural differences between the German and Japanese companies, as well as advise on setting up recruitment processes bespoke for local needs. The team will focus on recruitment across our specialisms in the region: Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, HR, IT and Legal.