connect people & company GmbH is a personnel consulting and recruiting firm based in Osnabrück, Germany. Founded by Ilka Bergrath and Christina Relius, the company focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises attract qualified candidates and retain them over the long term. Its two core services - recruiting and employer development (Arbeitgeberentwicklung) - are designed to address the specific hiring and positioning challenges that SMEs typically face.
On the recruiting side, the firm uses modern tools and draws on extensive practical experience to identify suitable candidates for client companies. Its employer development service goes further, working with organisations to build sustainable appeal as employers - both internally and externally. This includes developing tailored strategies across four areas: establishing a strong foundation, shaping attractive employee propositions, defining appropriate recruiting approaches, and crafting an authentic public presence.
Underpinning the employer development work is a structured conceptual model called the „Haus der Arbeitgeberattraktivität" (House of Employer Attractiveness), which brings together all the building blocks the firm considers necessary for lasting success as an employer. Strategies are adapted to each client's specific context rather than applied as a standard template.
