"One of the problems is skills shortages," she explains. "While you have to show that you have done everything to source those skills locally, if we relied solely on the local market, we would never be able to meet our staffing needs."
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Japan's industry hiring more foreign researchers
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According to Martins, working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and other local organisations that supply candidates has been vital. Measures to improve candidates' chances of success don't have to be complicated, says Martins. Simply making sure they understand about working outdoors, giving them a knowledge of health & safety, and setting out clear standards of behaviour - for example, no drugs or alcohol - can make all the difference, she says. "Local people are just as skilled as anyone else, and employers can see the business benefits for themselves," she adds.
References
'LOCAL TALENT: Local jobs for local people' 2011, Marketing Week (Online Edition), p. 32, Business Source Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed 18 June 2014.
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Marketing Week (Online Edition). 5/19/2011, p32-32. 1p.
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Subject Terms:
*EMPLOYEE selection
*INDUSTRIES
*EMPLOYERS
INDIGENOUS peoples
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Company news
Company strategy
Government news
Labour
Statistics
Company/Entity:
JOHN Lewis PLC
People:
DONALDSON, Carole
Abstract:
The article presents information on the hiring done by the companies from their native place. It informs that in an ideal world, it would great for employers and employees alike if staff lived right on the doorstep. As per Carole Donaldson, manager resourcing at John Lewis PLC, recruiting local people plays an important part in the company's hiring strategy.
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Hiring foreigner not fair for local.
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