Manpower holds regional employment fairMonday, April 21, 2008 The human resources consulting firm Manpower will hold its first regional employment fair April 24-26. It hopes to fill 400 vacancies for technicians and professionals for its local and international clients. Participating countries include Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republica. The fair will take place simultaneously in the Manpower offices of the seven countries. Shortage of Qualified Labor in Costa RicaWednesday, July 22, 2009 48% of employers cannot meet their skilled labor needs, said a Manpower survey. According to the survey, Peru (56%), Costa Rica (48%) and Mexico (44%), are the countries where employers find it hardest to meet skilled jobs needs, whereas employers in the U.S. (19%), Guatemala (20%) and Canada (24%) reported the least problems. Companies Hiring Less StaffMonday, August 17, 2009 Human Resources companies report a 50% decrease in middle management hiring. Eric Quesada Ramírez, Manpower's regional director, said that salaries have also been affected. Overcoming the Shortage of Qualified EmployeesTuesday, May 29, 2012 There are plenty of applicants for the posts, but there are few who are really qualified to meet the demands of each job. A study entitled 'Lack of Talent 2011' by the firm Manpower Group shows that 30% of companies in Costa Rica say they have trouble finding certain types of staff such as technicians, salesmen and secretaries with the required skills. Hiring Expectations ImproveTuesday, September 8, 2009 Cautious signals of improvement are detected in Guatemala and Costa Rica regarding hiring for the fourth quarter of 2009. Manpower's Hiring Expectations survey found that in Guatemala, three out of four employers won't change their payrolls in the last three months of 2009, and they will try to retain the workers they have. Accordingly, the Trend shows a mildly optimistic market when compared to expectations for previous quarter. Why Employer Branding Matters NowFriday, July 24, 2009 A strong employer brand will help organizations attract and retain the best talent. The importance of an organization's employer brand will become more critical as companies continue to adjust and align their workforce to prepare for the next cycle. Global Shortage of Skilled WorkersTuesday, October 18, 2011 The Global Skills Shortage Survey 2011 by Manpower reveals that employers are finding it increasingly difficulty to fill jobs with qualified personnel. One in three employers (34%) worldwide said they are having difficulty filling positions due to lack of available talent, an increase of three percentage points compared to 2010. Multicultural Talent Within the CompanyTuesday, June 12, 2012 Cultural diversity enhances the productivity of enterprises, especially in innovation and problem solving, because it encourages lateral thinking. Cultural diversity is not a source of conflict, but rather should be seen as an extraordinary source of opportunities for any productive organization. "Today, in order to survive and be successful, organizations must deliver results on time and at minimal cost, directing their efforts toward the needs and demands of customers, both local and external. Achieving this involves promoting the use of flexible technologies, operational schemes using teamwork and workers who perform multiple functions. Talent Shortage According to ManpowerWednesday, February 13, 2013 Panama is near the top of the list of countries where there is the most acute shortage of skilled labor. Guatemala and Costa Rica are located in the middle of the table. In the Canal country, 47% of employers said they have difficulties in filling jobs with the right people. In Guatemala this percentage is 36%, and in Costa Rica it is 35%. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala.
Learning at work: Dual EducationMonday, June 8, 2015 Dual education is a system which corrects the permanent discrepancy that exists between centralized education and labor supply, reducing youth unemployment and increasing the productivity of economies. EDITORIAL Telecommuting is Not Fully ExploitedThursday, August 22, 2019 Although working from home is considered a non-wage incentive because of the flexibility and benefits it provides to the employee, this mode of work is not yet a trend for companies in Guatemala. Implementing work from home or home office, is a modality increasingly popular among executives and professionals who see the benefits that telecommuting provides. Emotional Intelligence, Key Work SkillThursday, April 7, 2011 More and more recruiters are looking for managers capable of reading other's emotions. When conducting job interviews, recruiters now assess how people react in interviews, their personality traits and how they manage adverse situations. Women Rise to PowerFriday, August 28, 2009 Women participation in managerial positions has increased considerably, although there are discrimination barriers left. A 2008 report by OECD explains that there is still a big gender gap in corporate management positions. However, this gap keeps getting smaller. Fewer Graduates, More TechniciansFriday, October 21, 2016 In Panama four out of ten companies failed to find the ideal candidates when they needed them. Data from Manpower reveals that worldwide the talent shortage is around 40%, in Colombia it is 50% and in Panama 36%. Monica Flores, president of the group for the region, said that "... |
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