On the second day of AmCham’s Open Week, Mr. Elvin Nosi, Director of Human Resources at Balfin Group, led a discussion on work practices and their collaboration with academic systems.
Work practices entail a mutual challenge: while young individuals bring forth innovative ideas and energy to companies, these organizations, in turn, test and refine their knowledge and skills. Increasingly, companies are embracing a culture of learning through internships, recognizing the benefits and standardizing the process as a fair recruitment practice.
Mr. Nosi shared Balfin Group’s positive experiences, highlighting a significant rise in demand for internships, not only from domestic academic institutions. “We receive approximately 1300 applications annually, accommodating around 170 interns. They undergo a standard selection process and integration into the company, including training,” remarked Elvin Nosi, Director of Human Resources at Balfin Group, during the meeting.
The various formats of internship development and the insights provided by businesses prompted discussions on intern treatment, benefits, and compensation structures. Member companies expressed the view that internship recruitment and treatment processes closely mirror those of regular staff, underlining the belief that interns may become future employees.
Connecting with academic systems and career offices poses yet another challenge for businesses. Enhanced collaboration between businesses and universities is imperative, not only for fostering internship programs but also for influencing curriculum and programs that equip students with skills relevant to the job market.
