Description And Objectives

For many organizations, hiring foreign workers is part of a longer-term strategy that goes beyond temporary recruitment. When a foreign employee is already integrated into the team, planning their immigration pathway can become an important lever for retention, organizational stability and operational continuity.

This training aims to help employers, managers and HR professionals better understand how to support their foreign employees from a retention and long-term planning perspective. It addresses the links between temporary immigration, permanent residence, francization, HR strategy, costs, timelines, validated job offers and organizational support.

The objective is to help organizations better structure their support, anticipate key steps and integrate immigration considerations into their talent planning, while respecting the limits of the employer's role.

The training does not require advanced immigration expertise, but it is mainly intended for people who already have some experience hiring or managing foreign employees, or who want to structure a more strategic retention approach.

Training Plan

Understand the role of immigration in a workforce retention strategy
Distinguish between temporary immigration, permanent residence and long-term planning
Identify the key moments when the employer can support the employee's pathway
Understand the main steps leading to permanent residence
Situate the role of a validated job offer in certain processes
Integrate francization into a sustainable retention and integration strategy
Anticipate possible fees, timelines and responsibilities for both the employer and the employee
Assess issues related to family stability, including family reunification when relevant
Align the immigration strategy with HR needs and workforce planning
Implement internal practices to support, monitor and retain foreign employees

Target Audience

This training is intended for HR professionals, managers, SME leaders, international mobility managers, recruitment managers and anyone involved in retaining or supporting foreign employees.

It is particularly relevant for organizations that already employ foreign workers, wish to retain them over the longer term or want to better integrate permanent residence planning into their HR strategy.

Trainer

Émilie Sauvé

Immigration, HR & Communications Strategy Expert and Trainer

Since the beginning of her career, Émilie Sauvé has supported organizations in managing their human resources and immigration challenges. With 20 years of experience in recruitment, including more than 5 years dedicated to foreign workforce recruitment, she provides strategic, practical advice tailored to the operational realities of businesses.

A polyglot, Émilie works in French, English, and Spanish. She has recruited talent from multiple regions around the world and has supported more than 800 employees through their immigration processes, giving her a deep understanding of procedures, challenges, and best practices in integration and retention.

Recognized for her professionalism, attentive listening, and human centered approach, Émilie stands out for her ability to build trust and deliver rigorous, personalized support. Her clients value the quality of her guidance, her strong sense of service, and her commitment to the success of every case.