Archive for the ‘Recruting Abroad’ Category

Hurricanes may cause workers to flee and not return

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Despite the latest hurricane (Gustav) on the gulf coast causing less damage than was initially feared there does appear to be a major impact on the workforce to the area. Contractors for shipyards, petrochemical industry and others in the area have often stated that when they restart work after a major hurricane, that as ...

H-2B Cap Reached in Record Time

Friday, August 8th, 2008

The H-2B cap of 40,000 applications for the first half of fiscal year for 2009 was reached last week. The cap has been hitting earlier every half of every fiscal year since the H-2R visas for returning workers was abandoned. It remains to be seen if the American government introduce new legislation. In the ...

How to recruit workers and staff from abroad - Part 2

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Here are some key points about choosing a recruiter to help you source suitable foreign employees. Please keep in mind that recruiters who specialise in bringing people from overseas have a different remit from local recruiters, below is a list that may be helpful in your discussions with them. A good ...

The do’s and don’ts of recruiting from abroad - Part 1

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

is your company seriously thinking of recruiting from abroad?   When making a decision whether recruiting from overseas is the right thing to do you need to consider the following points. Which country you should recruit from, which is the right type of visa, what your obligations are as an employer, how ...

Post-Katrina conditions hurt recruiting in U.S

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans-area hospitals have increased wages to capture a share of the local talent pool and in some cases have left beds empty for want of caregivers. Several hospitals are now looking abroad for help. Facing competition for nurses in the tight local market, East Jefferson General Hospital dispatched its ...

U.S Employers Frustrated at Cap on Work Visas

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Many companies in the U.S. are searching for immigrant specialists in high-tech, scientific and medical fields, however, in 2008 those positions will probably remain vacant due to the number of foreign nationals granted visas has reached the federal limit.  The Issuing of a visa requires local employers to hire local workers and, if they ...

UK - Shortages of Skilled Staff Holding Back East Midlands Business

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

 According to Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the  UK's leading employment specialist, a shortage of skilled staff is holding the East Midlands labor market back. Greg Hollis, Manpower's operations manager for the East Midlands said: "If you look at the manufacturing sector, for example, hiring activity is currently quite strong, especially in ...