Sourcing and screening
We look for candidates through regional sources and our network. We check experience, previous employers and motivation, and only present those who pass our screening.
For employers
Workers from the Western Balkans, hired directly by you, on your contract and your processes.
People Pons is a Croatian employment mediation agency, licensed by the Croatian Ministry of Labour (MR) since 2020. We find, screen and prepare candidates from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. You hire them directly, on your own terms.
What we offer
The whole process, one responsible party.
From the first conversation about your needs to the first working day, you work with one cooperation manager. We don't pass you from one contact to another.
Permits and administration (when needed)
If a candidate needs a work permit or visa, we help you collect the documents the authorities require from the employer, and we coordinate with the candidate in their home country. Permit processing times don't depend on us, so we don't promise dates.
Applications and formalities
As the employer, you submit the permit application, and we gather the documents it requires. We tell you in advance what you need to sign and by when, so nothing catches you out at the last minute.
Arrival logistics
We agree the arrival date and transport, and we check the documents before the worker leaves their home country, so they arrive ready to work.
Onboarding support
We are available to you and the worker during the first weeks of work. We handle questions about accommodation, administration and settling in together.
Replacement guarantee
The contract sets the probation period and the replacement terms. The guarantee runs for 60 days from the worker's first working day. If the worker doesn't work out in that time, we keep searching at no extra fee.
How we work
Four steps from profile to arrival.
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Profile
We discuss the position, pay, shifts, accommodation and start date, then write down the exact profile together. If we judge that we can't find such a candidate, we tell you straight away. Our assessment depends on the conditions you offer, but sometimes even good conditions are not enough because such workers simply aren't available. We base it on our experience so far.
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Search and screening
We search actively through our regional network in five markets and check documents, references and motivation. We only present candidates who know the conditions and are available for the process. The first qualified candidate comes within 15 working days of signing the order.
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Permits and documents
If the candidate needs a work permit or visa, you submit the application as the employer and we help you collect the documents for it. Permit processing times don't depend on us, so we don't promise dates, but we follow the procedure through to the end.
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Arrival and guarantee
When needed, we help arrange travel and accommodation. If the job or the conditions after arrival are not what was agreed, we try to sort it out with you and the worker. The guarantee runs for 60 days from the first working day: if the worker doesn't work out in that time, we look for a replacement at no new fee.
Pricing and terms
Transparent, no hidden line items.
We set the fee by the worker's country of origin, the type of position and the number of people. Before the contract, we send the price and all terms in a written offer. You sign nothing until you confirm it works for you.
- One-time fee per hired worker, set in the contract.
- No subscription and no fixed monthly costs.
- Fees for work permits and visas are listed separately in the offer, so you see the exact amount before you sign.
- The replacement guarantee for the contractual period is included.
What to send us
For a first offer we need:
- 1A short job description (tasks, working hours, accommodation if you provide it).
- 2Number of workers and the desired arrival date.
- 3Salary and bonus range.
- 4Work location and basic information about your company.
Questions employers ask us most often
If the answer isn't here, get in touch. Questions before signing are always welcome.
Do you become the worker's formal employer?
No. People Pons is a mediation agency, not a temporary work agency (labour leasing). The worker is employed directly by you, under your employment contract and internal rules.
How long do I wait for the first candidates?
The contractual deadline is 15 working days from signing the order to presenting the first qualified candidate. We set it so that it holds even when many requests come in at once.
What if none of the presented candidates fit?
We keep searching in a new round, at no extra fee, until we find a candidate who meets your professional and cultural criteria.
Can I get your GDPR documentation and processing agreement?
Yes. We send the complete DPA (Data Processing Agreement) before cooperation starts. All candidate data is stored within the EU, in line with the GDPR.
Do you work with employers outside Croatia?
Yes. We regularly work with clients in Germany, Austria and Slovenia. We know how foreign workers are hired there, and we help you collect the documents.
Do we keep control over candidate selection?
Fully. Instead of a standard CV, you get our summary of each candidate with everything that matters for the position. It states which position the candidate applied for and that they accepted the conditions you offer, and it quotes what they said in the interview about their work experience. You decide whom to invite for an interview and whom to hire.
A conversation before anything else.
The first conversation is free and doesn't commit you to anything. Afterwards you know whether we can help, what it costs and how long it takes.