Worker Shortage Leaves Panama with Little Choice But To Import Foreign Skilled Workers
Photo Credit: Estrategia y Negocios
Original Article Text From Estrategia y Negocios via Google Translate :
Panama in search of more talent to Work
Panama is already a door to job opportunities for talent tico. The supply of jobs is increasing, while companies face greater difficulty finding the right people at home. Four in ten Panamanian businessmen have difficulty finding the quantity and quality of employees they crave.
“Panama is experiencing a marked shortage of qualified personnel, little by little the measure is open to professionals from all over the world to come. The attic is seen as a professional with good levels of education, especially in the knowledge of English and other languages, “said Jaime Bocanegra, manager of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Panama.
The most requested areas of professional-grade minimum-degree are finance, international business, or any of the engineering.
The constant influx of service sector firms to Panama also opens the door to Costa Ricans. Primarily to work or taking calls in customer service.
However, there are two prerequisites, namely English, be professional and have experience in the area in which they work.
“This expansion occurs largely because the Government of Panama is very encouraging foreign investment, even has plans for those companies to install their corporate offices in the country may have certain special benefits,” said Ricardo Chaverri, manager of Manpower Panama.
In neighboring South working some 67 thousand foreigners, who work in service jobs and managerial positions, according to the census conducted in 2010 that Panama.
Outsiders who stay in this country come from 181 nations and in total there are 140 000, despite being born in other lands, Panama chose to live.
59% of migrants come from Colombia, China, United States, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Link to Original Article:
Up Next

7 of the Top Places U.S. Expats Are Living in Latin America (and Why)

Central America's Best Real Estate Buy

The World’s Top 10 Best Places to Put Your Money

Panama City, Panama Real Estate Market Update
Today we have a guest post written by Kent Davis, owner of one of the most successful real estate brokerages in Panama City The Panama City real estate market may have finally taken a turn in …
(Read It)
Top 133 Costa Rica Websites for Expats and Investors
Did you know there are dozens and dozens of great resources on Costa Rica for expats and investors? Sure, we have a ton of resources for Costa Rica on our site, and a whole bunch …
(Read It)
The Truth about Living in Costa Rica: The Good, the Bad, and the Muddy
It's easy to find tons of articles and information out there highlighting all the great benefits of living in Costa Rica. But it's also easy to read those blogs and marketing pieces and think, "Yeah, it …
(Read It)
Why Nosara, Costa Rica Is Not Your Average Surfing Town
A deeper look at Nosara and its history will quickly reveal that this long-time mecca for surfing enthusiasts offers so much more than just the sand and sea. The increasing interest in the area as a …
(Read It)
Expats Are Still Falling in Love with Nosara and Here’s Why
What was once the up-and-coming expat haven of Nosara, Costa Rica, has blossomed into one of Costa Rica's most established expat communities that continues to be ranked near the top of the list of most desirable destinations in the Latin …
(Read It)
How Nosara Strikes the Perfect Balance of Rustic vs. Connected
When you hear people applaud Nosara for its laid-back rustic vibe, what you may not realize is that despite it's off-the-beaten-path atmosphere, Nosara is also surprisingly well connected. As such, this Costa Rican hotspot continues to be one …
(Read It)