Turkey Employment Guide

Turkey is at the Eurasian crossroads, bordering Greece, Bulgaria (west), Georgia, Armenia, Iran (east), the Mediterranean (south) and the Black Sea (north). It has ~85 million people; Turkish is official, Ankara is the capital, and major economic hubs include Istanbul and Izmir. Its diversified economy values industry, services and agriculture, with textiles, auto manufacturing, electronics, tourism and export-oriented manufacturing having significant influence. Labor laws (per Turkish Labour Law) protect wages, hours, leave and social security. Standard workweek: 45 hours (overtime needs extra pay or time off). Salaries are usually monthly (avg. TRY 12,000 pre-tax). Laws cover paid leave and protect contract/temp workers, balancing interests for a fair, flexible labor market.

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Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY)

Capital

Ankara

Official language

Turkish

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Optimizing the Employee Onboarding Process

A well-structured onboarding process is critical for integrating new hires effectively. At SailGlobal, we have refined our approach to ensure that the entire procedure is completed within three business days. This streamlined timeline helps new employees become productive quickly while reducing administrative burdens.

Key Steps in the Onboarding Workflow

Our onboarding framework includes several key stages: document verification, system access setup, and initial training sessions. For example, in a recent case with a multinational client, we coordinated across time zones to onboard a remote team in just 72 hours, ensuring compliance with local labor laws.

Benefits of a Swift Onboarding System

Efficient onboarding not only accelerates time-to-competence but also enhances employee satisfaction. By leveraging SailGlobal's expertise, companies can avoid common pitfalls such as prolonged paperwork delays or miscommunication.

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