Philipp Erik Breitenfeld

Skills shortage as a killer of prosperity - Finally think and act European

Finding Talent Before Others Even Start – Recruiting with ForesightPhilipp Erik Breitenfeld is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the leading expert in future-proof, pan-European recruiting. With his company, Humanus GmbH, he employs over 650 people dedicated to successfully integrating skilled workers from across Europe into the German labor market every day. His clear message: the skilled labor shortage is not a law of nature – it’s a management error.Think European – Win DemographicallyOver 3,800...

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Finding Talent Before Others Even Start – Recruiting with Foresight

Philipp Erik Breitenfeld is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the leading expert in future-proof, pan-European recruiting. With his company, Humanus GmbH, he employs over 650 people dedicated to successfully integrating skilled workers from across Europe into the German labor market every day. His clear message: the skilled labor shortage is not a law of nature – it’s a management error.

Think European – Win Demographically

Over 3,800 skilled professionals from 11 Eastern European countries have already been successfully placed in Germany through Humanus GmbH – a best-practice example of scalable, cross-border recruiting. In his keynotes, Philipp Erik Breitenfeld shows how companies can align their talent strategy with a European mindset, systematically attract top talent, and actively tackle demographic challenges – all with a strong focus on execution, legal compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Powerful Insights: 7 Strategies for Recruiting Success

With his 7 proven strategies, Philipp delivers practical solutions for the labor market of tomorrow. Whether in industry, skilled trades, or services – his insights are relevant across sectors, immediately applicable, and economically measurable. His high-energy presentations are full of authenticity and actionable ideas that inspire audiences to act. The goal: attract talent, strengthen companies.

Why Philipp Erik Breitenfeld Is the Right Speaker for Your Event

Recruiting Expert & Entrepreneur – 650 employees dedicated to securing talent
Pioneer of European Workforce Strategies – Active in 11 Eastern European countries
Over 3,800 Successful Placements – Real-world case studies from various industries
Strategic & Inspiring – 7 practical strategies for sustainable talent acquisition
Dynamic Speaker – Energetic, clear, and highly action-oriented presentations
Discover How Modern Recruiting Really Works

Book Philipp Erik Breitenfeld as a keynote speaker, expert advisor, or strategic partner – and secure the future of your company with the right talent. Contact us now for a non-binding inquiry!

Topics

You will be provided with tools to protect your company, make it future-proof and preserve it for the next generation.

Skills shortage as a killer of prosperity -
Finally think and act European.

Future analysis of the labor market - act now or your company will die
How to make your recruiting future-proof and sustainable
How to attract the right skilled workers across Europe

Empathic onboarding - integrating employees properly!

How to harmonize different cultures with your company
7 steps to perfect integration for more motivation
Company identification - how to create a “WE feeling”

The future of HR work? - Retaining employees!

7 employee benefits you need to know about
How to develop and install a value and appreciation system
How to turn employees into entrepreneurs within the company

Further topics:

Recruiting 4.0 - The future is Europe

European Leadership - Leading across borders

Growth turbo - People as a success factor!

References & Press

Facts

Founded in 2013
650 employees
USP - The experts for specialists from other EU countries
310 million euros turnover in 17 years through telesales
100 million euros turnover in 8 years through the provision of specialists
Active in all 11 Eastern European countries
27 - 30 % annual growth
Growth of 60 % in 2019 alone
2,000 satisfied customers
Over 2,500 skilled workers integrated into the primary labor market
Of these, around 1,000 remained in Germany permanently

“This man has really managed to present this topic in such a way that you immediately get a system, that you immediately get a solution. [...] What is important? How can I build my own system? [...] Philipp Erik Breitenfeld [...] is a real specialist.”
Mike Dierssen, the sales trainer

“With Philipp Erik Breitenfeld, you can feel the passion for a borderless Europe. [...] And whether on stage or in a one-to-one conversation, Philipp always gives concrete practical tips for direct implementation.”
Alexander S. Kaufmann, the sales motivator

"I really appreciate Philipp's clear manner. [...] Philipp proves his expertise through his daily actions. With his company Humanus, Philipp shows that it is absolutely possible to remedy and tackle the shortage of skilled workers in Germany."
Axel Walz, CEO Profitask GmbH

“Philipp Breitenfeld comes up to me at an event and he speaks to me. That's how I got to know him and that's how I got to know him better, as an entrepreneur who moves forward, who has ideas, who addresses things and who solves problems. Someone who turns visions into clear, concrete action.”
Andreas Buhr, entrepreneur, speaker, author

Philipp Erik Breitenfeld

Skills shortage as a killer of prosperity - Finally think and act European