Greece Employment Guide

Greece, located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, borders the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas and has a population of around 10.5 million. Key industries include tourism, shipping, agriculture, and services. Greek labor laws provide strong employee protections, covering minimum wage, working hours, paid leave, and social security contributions. Employment contracts are mandatory, with probation periods typically ranging from 2 to 12 months. Employers must comply with termination procedures and ensure proper tax and social insurance contributions. Both fixed-term and indefinite contracts are common, and international companies must adhere to local labor regulations.

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Currency

EUR

Capital

Athens

Official language

Greek

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Streamlining Employee Onboarding: A Global HR Perspective

Effective onboarding sets the foundation for successful international employment relationships. At SailGlobal, we've refined our process to ensure new hires can begin contributing quickly while maintaining compliance across jurisdictions.

Efficient Onboarding Timeline

Following the execution of the Master Service Agreement (MSA) and deposit payment, SailGlobal completes the full onboarding process within two business days. This accelerated timeline demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Key Components of Our Onboarding Framework

Document verification and compliance checks
System access provisioning
Benefits enrollment coordination
Initial training and orientation scheduling

Global Compliance Considerations

Different regions present unique challenges. For example, our Asian operations require careful attention to local labor laws, while European assignments demand GDPR compliance from day one. SailGlobal's standardized yet flexible approach accommodates these variations seamlessly.

Case Study: Rapid Deployment Success

Recently, a technology firm needed 15 engineers onboarded across three countries within one week. Through SailGlobal's efficient process, all employees were fully operational in just three business days, enabling the client to meet critical project deadlines.

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