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. Employment Outlook Remains Stable in PanamaWednesday, June 9, 2010 According to the last Manpower survey, just 22% of the companies plan to increase their payroll in the next quarter. 6% will reduce it and 72% plan to keep it the same. 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. Job Prospects in Guatemala ImproveWednesday, September 8, 2010 17% of companies surveyed by Manpower stated that they plan to increase the number of people they employ during the coming three months. Manpower's Employer Expectations survey asked 620 businesses about their recruitment objectives and 75% responded that had no plan to increase their workforce while 8% foresaw the need to let people go. Business Confidence in Costa Rica Still FallingWednesday, September 10, 2014 The results of the Quarterly Business Survey highlighted that 78% of companies are ruling out making new hires this year. From a statement from the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of Private Business Sector (UCCAEP): 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. Costa Rica: Hiring Expectations Go DownThursday, December 12, 2019 For the first quarter of 2020, 7% of the companies consulted plan to reduce their payrolls, and only 10% plan to increase them. Employers in Costa Rica report slow growth in their hiring plans for the first quarter of 2020. According to Manpower, 10% of companies are contemplating an increase in their workforce, 7% anticipate a decrease and 82% remain unchanged. 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%. Call Center Business Loses Strength in PanamaMonday, February 27, 2017 The number of jobs in call center companies fell by 37% between 2012 and 2016, due to the difficulty in finding skilled labor for this activity. Limited supply of staff with the skills needed to work in a call center and higher wage demands on the part of those who do meet the requirements are some of the reasons behind the reduction in activity in the call center industry in Panama over the last five years. In 2012, 12.643 employees were registered in call center companies, while last year the figure was reduced to 7,900, according to data from the National Authority of Public Services published by Prensa.com. Costa Rica: Hiring ExpectationsMonday, September 17, 2018 For the fourth quarter of 2018, 10% of companies in the country expect to increase their payrolls, 85% do not foresee changes and 4% anticipate a reduction. From a report by the ManpowerGroup : Costa Rica: Formal Employment Rate Goes DownWednesday, September 14, 2011 The rate at which jobs are created in the country has declined in the last nine months. The sectors that have been affected the most are trade and agriculture, as opposed to the construction sector, which has shown an upturn and is expected to show further growth in the remainder of the year. Costa Rica: Optimism in RecruitmentWednesday, September 12, 2012 For the fourth quarter of 2012 the most optimistic hiring plans have been reported by the transport and communications sector, with a Net Employment Outlook of +27%. From the Report by Manpower, Employment Outlook Survey for Q4: Expectations for Job Hires in 2018Wednesday, December 13, 2017 For the first quarter of 2018, 24% of companies in Costa Rica expect to increase their payrolls, 71% do not foresee changes and 4% anticipate a reduction. From the ManpowerGroup report: Costa Rica: Slight Improvement in Recruitment ExpectationsMonday, September 16, 2019 Although by the fourth quarter of 2019, 13% of companies are expected to increase their payrolls, the proportion that anticipates a decrease went up to 11%. 13% of employers expect an increase in their workforce, 11% anticipate a decrease and 74% remain unchanged, resulting in a Net Employment Trend of +2%, explains the ManPower report. |
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