Acquiring young talent across all channels

In order to ensure a sufficient supply of young talent, the company supports two dozen trainees and dual-track students, as well as up to 80 working students on a regular basis. Acquisition of young talent begins in schools and as a premium partner of the youth science competition "Jugend forscht" in Saxony-Anhalt. The company is also represented at job fairs, universities and university departments and supports gifted students through the scholarship-programme "Deutschlandstipendium". The in-house GISA Academy also helps employees to reach the next step on the career ladder. "We want to keep people who wish to develop further," says HR Manager Kallert, adding that this commitment does not end when employees leave the company. "We hold exit interviews, ask about their reasons for leaving and stay in contact to keep doors open." Kallert explains that this approach has proved worthwhile in the past, with a number of former colleagues returning after a stint with other companies.

Halle: a very liveable city

Being based in Halle, the company's homebase, also plays a role here. "The city is extremely liveable," says Caroline Weber, who has lived in the city on the banks of the river Saale all her life. "Everyone has the opportunity to create something of their own here: Halle is a science location with a rich history that offers a high quality of life, thanks to plenty of greenery, short distances and a diverse cultural scene – I feel right at home here with my family."

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