Amid an ongoing moratorium on new work permits for nearly 60 job categories, the nation’s employers are being encouraged to seek professional support for their recruitment needs.
The moratorium has been ongoing since March, and was supposed to end by now. However, the government recently extended it another three months, meaning if employers have difficulty finding local talent, their struggles could last straight through the summer season.
However, the CEO of a digital recruitment firm suggested the challenge may be more about approach than lack of talent.
Joseph Boll is the chief executive of Caribbean Employment Services Inc., an innovative, market-leading, 100% online talent acquisition service and job board dedicated to connecting top talent from the Caribbean with hiring managers, HR professionals and decision-makers throughout the region and beyond.
“Some employers may feel that it’s a struggle to find suitable candidates, so they have no choice but to look abroad, and this moratorium can feel like added pressure during a tight labour market,” Boll said.
“To be clear, we believe the moratorium is a great way to ensure local Bermudians have more job opportunities and more of an earnest effort is made to get them employed. We’re happy to provide support to employers who feel they may be struggling to find suitable candidates through our team of dedicated, experienced HR professionals and our wide network of candidates.”
Boll, a longtime proponent of the benefits of digital recruitment and remote operations in general, explained that taking the process online allows employers to “cast a wider net” for talented candidates, increasing their chances of finding a suitable one.
Additionally, he said they can save themselves time and frustration by engaging the assistance of professional services who can efficiently handle the process.
“While you may think you have to look abroad for a talented team member, the right person may be right under your nose,” Boll said. “It’s best to utilize the many resources available to you first, such as the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Caribbean Employment Services Inc. and others that can assist.”
