Last week, at the headquarters of the Association of Recruitment Agencies of Moldova (ARA) in Chișinău, we welcomed Alexander Sanatgari, founder and CEO of Eustaff Group AB (Sweden). His visit marked a milestone in the joint development of large-scale recruitment projects from Moldova to Sweden and Bulgaria for the period 2025–2026.
ARA & Eustaff: A Proven Success Story
For over 8 years, ARA, through its member agency Strand SRL, has been a trusted recruitment partner for Sweden. The results speak for themselves:
- more than 1,200 Moldovan candidates received temporary work contracts (6–12 months),
- Eustaff Group successfully expanded thanks to the dedication of Moldovan workers and ARA’s professional recruitment processes,
- families in Moldova gained stable income opportunities abroad.
Eustaff Group is a living example of how a personnel leasing company can grow with the support of ARA and Moldovan workers.
Sweden’s Labor Market – High Demand for Foreign Workers
Sweden maintains one of the highest employment rates in Europe – 83% in the 20–64 age group. Yet, labor shortages persist, especially in sectors heavily reliant on migrant workers:
- Construction – more than 200,000 foreign employees,
- Transport and logistics,
- Food industry and HoReCa,
- Healthcare and social services.
Foreign workers account for approximately 8% of Sweden’s total workforce, making recruitment partnerships essential.
Bulgaria’s Labor Market – Urgent Workforce Needs
In 2024, Bulgaria issued over 36,000 work permits for non-EU citizens, including around 1,300 Moldovan workers.
Forecasts for 2025 show:
- up to 50,000 foreign workers will be needed,
- main industries requiring staff:
- HoReCa (hotels and restaurants)
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transport and logistics
- Call centers and IT
Eustaff Group is entering Bulgaria with a strong focus on HoReCa, construction, and industrial production – with ARA as its primary Moldovan partner.
Moldova’s Unique Advantage
Moldova is the only country in the region able to supply:
- workers with Moldovan passports, and
- workers with dual citizenship (Moldova + Romania).
This allows recruitment, interviewing, and hiring to happen quickly and without bureaucratic barriers, making Moldovan candidates highly attractive for EU employers.
ARA’s Fast-Track Recruitment – Only 14 Days
ARA’s recruitment process is designed for speed, quality, and reliability:
- Days 1–3: Recruitment campaign launch (TV, radio, social media, 47 regional offices).
- Days 4–7: Pre-selection, interviews, technical tests.
- Days 8–10: Video interviews with employers.
- Days 11–14: Document preparation, health & safety training, transport organization, and worker deployment.
In just two weeks, Moldovan workers are ready to start on-site.
ARA – Regional Leader in Workforce Recruitment
Since 2008, ARA has become the absolute leader in Moldova’s recruitment industry:
- 700+ workers recruited monthly (over 8,500 annually),
- Successful placements in 12 EU countries,
Sectors: food industry, industrial production, logistics, construction, transport, HoReCa.
Conclusion
The ARA–Eustaff Group partnership is a powerful success story in personnel leasing and a proof that Moldovan workers are reliable, adaptable, and in high demand across Europe. If you are an employer in Sweden or Bulgaria, ARA offers you a fast, tailored, and secure recruitment solution.
