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Since we introduced career counselling by Spousecare to our spouses returning from an international assignment, our satisfaction among both expats and spouses have increased significantly. The purpose is twofold. We care for the family and acknowledge that you may need assistance in mapping your competencies and finding a job after a period abroad. By sending this signal to our expats, we are also building our future pipeline of mobile employees. When learning that other families benefit from the holistic support provided and the risk of leaving a career behind is minimised, new expats and spouses are more likely to accept an assignment and eventually sustain our business activities worldwide.
Jannie Skov-Hansen
Mobility Consultant
Novo Nordisk A/S
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At IO-Interactive 1/3 of our employees comes from countries outside of Denmark. More than 25 different nationalities is represented at the company. Naturally it is of very high importance to us, that our new foreign colleagues and their families get well settled in Denmark. To ensure that process, we decided years ago, to work in close corporation with Spousecare. Spousecare takes good care of the spouses to our employees and their children. Spousecare helps with all kind of practical issues, such as schooling, insurances and job hunting, but apart from that, they also arrange different cultural and social events, which is very helpful in order for the spouses to establish a network. We have worked with Spousecare for some years now, and the course of that time, we have received a lot of positive feedback about the efforts Spousecare is doing. Spousecare has become a natural and important part of the integration of our employees and their families to the Danish society.
Pia Bugge
HR Manager
IO InteractiveA/S
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The spousecare team provided a never ending stream of enthusiasm, ideas and support enabling me to embrace the challenges of creating a new life in a new culture.
Silvio Ruggieri, England
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The programme, the newsletter and their counsellor, Sys Vecht, were excellent! The Spousecare Handbook has provided me with the perfect grounding to settle in Denmark.
It gave me a far greater grasp on how to get the best out of LinkedIn and Job Search’ the ways I learned will be invaluable to me.
Excellent programme and highly recommended! Pooja Gopaliaa, India
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I have been very happy with the Spousecare service and they were always available to help out with any issues that we had. We could not have settled in Copenhagen as well as we have without Anette and her team.
Jamie Khan, Canada
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Despite having a job and a couple of 'friends of friends' contacts in CPH when I arrived, Spousecare really helped with understanding not only the practical aspects but also with meeting new people. The support with my work related questions has been invaluable and all the expats I've met through Spousecare have been very friendly and helpful. Charlotte Mann, England
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A great service and great people - giving you a head-start in a new country! Well worth the investment. Thank you very much! Hetty De Jong, Holland
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"The assistance provided by Spousecare was integral in helping me successfully find a job in my field within 2 months of their services.
The staff all went the extra mile to ensure that my resume was updated for the Danish workforce and that I was well prepared for the interview process.
A special thanks to Bodil and Anette for everything." Allison Metzak, Canada
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"When you come to a foreign country you are excited but at the same time have doubts and insecurities about settling down with your family in a new country,
new culture and new people. In my experience Spousecare has not only has been extremely professional but at the same time very warm and friendly support
when you need to really get to know and settle well in Denmark. The Spousecare network is extensive which really helps to develop a social/professional
network of your own. Thank you! " Sateja Bhalekar, India
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"Prior to moving to Denmark with my husband and two children in January 2010, I remember getting an email from Anette. She welcomed me and said she was looking forward to meeting me and introducing me to Danish culture. Somehow seeing that email made me feel like I was going to be “okay”. After all, I was moving away from everyone I knew so having someone to guide me along and take the time to help me through this transition made it all easier to face. Anette and Spousecare have been a true Godsend.
I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have made it this far without her." Leigh Unger, Canada
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"DONG Energy Exploration & Production har siden foråret 2009 brugt Spousecare i forbindelse med ansættelse af udenlandske medarbejdere, og det har været en stor succes. Vores nye medarbejdere udtrykker, at det virkelig hjælper deres integration. og det er samtidig en fornøjelse at se det netværk vores spouser danner på tværs af kulturelle og etniske skel. Spousecare er professionelle og samtidig meget hjælpsomme i stort og småt overfor vores nye familier."
Anita Schellhorn
HR Partner, People & Development
DONG Energy E&P
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I have been very happy with the Spousecare service and they were always available to help out with any issues that we had. We could not have settled in Copenhagen as well as we have without Anette and her team. Sarah Doughty, England
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Spousecare v. Anette Pilmark, har siden 1. marts 2009 været en stor hjælp i opbygningen af vores internationale netværk for udenlandske forskere og medfølgende ægtefæller/partnere.
Vi har benyttet Spousecare til at arrangere events for vores udenlandske forskere og deres familier. Spousecare har været ansvarlig for oplæg og afholdelse af møder i vores spouse netværk, og desuden har Anette Pilmark afholdt invididuelle rådgivningssamtaler med de ægtefæller/partnere, der har haft behov for dette. Spousecares ydelser har været højt værdsat af vores udenlandske spouser, og vi kan varmt anbefale Spousecare til virksomheder og organisationer, der ansætter udenlandske vidensarbejdere, der medbringer familie.
Vi har virkelig værdsat den engagerende og personlige betjening, som Spousecare har givet vores udenlandske forskere og ægtefæller. Spousecare har virkelig gjort en stor forskel for vores medfølgende ægtefæller. Det har været positivt at mærke Spousecare’s engagement i vores medfølgende ægtefællers trivsel her i Danmark."
Vivian Tos Lindgaard
Senior Executive Consultant
University of Copenhagen
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 Spousecare helped me to settle into Copenhagen, to find friends and feel part of the community. I did not feel that the Spousecare team were paid professionals, they felt more like friends.
Janet Thompson, England
................................................................................................................................................................................................................ "Spousecare positively influenced my experience in Copenhagen after I arrived. After my first meeting I felt confident and less afraid of this next step in my life. I've met new friends, my network has grown, I've joined clubs, I have job opportunities and I have a much clearer understanding of Danish culture - all because of Spousecare. Thank you!" Brandy Lebetsamer, USA
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"Spousecare is a great tool to use when you are new in Denmark - a friendly hand always a phone call away!" Lourdes Klarstaad, Mexico
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"All I have experienced from Spousecare is professional local expertise and warm support - they add the colour and spices to your family's relocation and ensure your moving to Denmark becomes a success story...
Thanks!" Yingchen Shi
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"I arrived in Copenhagen knowing only my partner, his family and a few people from my Danish class. I had no work lined up and was having a hard time looking for work especially as I had recently graduated and had little work experience. More challenging still was that I had no work experience working in Denmark.
Just as I was losing my motivation for job hunting, I met Anette at Børsen at a large Expat in Denmark conference. From the beginning, her professional approach, support and confidence in me made me feel confident and welcome to Copenhagen. Spousecare also introduced me to a large friendly international group of friends with whom I was able to share my problems and advice.
I reported to Anette with my progress frequently and she mailed or called me back to offer her support. Anette helped with my applications, distributed my CV with her personal recommendation to her many contacts, and gave me interview preparation tips, introduced the Danish rules regarding tax and other Danish systems.
Now I have landed myself in the perfect job in a European Company which I would have had trouble finding otherwise.
Spousecare has really opened up the real Copenhagen for me and I would keenly urge other spouses to have the same experience. So thank you Spousecare." Sarah Ruck
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 "I arrived in Copenhagen not knowing how I would integrate the local community, if I could find work and how long it would take for me to find
something interesting. Luckily, my husband's company offered the assistance of Anette, founder of Spousecare. My whole job search was catapulted forward as Anette contacted recruiters for me and introduced me to her extensive network of people. Within a month, I was signing a very interesting employment contract and I know that without Anette's focus and determination, I would still be looking for work now. What I appreciated most was Anette's very personal approach that made me feel like my very own needs were met. She was very professional and encouraging and completely devoted to making me feel welcome in Denmark. I would strongly recommend Spousecare's services to anyone who is serious about making Denmark their new home." Isabelle Valentine
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"We were very happy to meet Anette Pilmark through our networks. She understands that it is sometimes hard to match people who have different backgrounds and experience with relevant employment. Without Spousecare, we would have never met Isabelle Valentine who is now our International Account Manager. A very useful service. Thank you."
Allan Sønderskov Darré
Partner & Direktør
www.freetrailer.dk
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