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Many companies in Canada often look to fill labour shortages by hiring foreign workers. This is a common trend and many benefit from it. As a rule, in most cases, employers will first have to assess the Canadian labour market to make sure that no Permanent Residence holders or Canadian citizens have the education, skills and qualifications required to fill the job vacancy. Although the process varies depending on the type of job being offered, often times the employer needs to post job listings on different job boards for a period of 30 days. The results of the search will then be presented to Service Canada and if the search was unsuccessful, the employer may ask for approval to be able to hire a foreign worker for the job.  

There are, however, exceptions to the rule. In industries where the shortage of labour is more apparent than others, employers may recruit foreign workers through government initiatives like the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, Global Skills Strategy, Caregiver program and Agri-Food Pilot to name a few. 

The world today thrives on the mobility of global talent, and India has positioned itself as an immensely versatile skilled-workforce. More than 40% of India’s workforce were employed in the agricultural sector while the other 60% were distributed quite proportionately between the industry and service sectors, last year. India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and has been foretold to dominate the global economy in the not-so-distant future. 

Educated and highly-skilled : 

Indian workers are decently educated and highly skilled. With just over 74% literacy rate, the Indian culture inculcates the value of education in the younger generations, encouraging them to earn post-graduate degrees in highly technical fields like Engineering, IT, and Healthcare. Indian workers command the upper hand by having usually spent a great deal of time in their respective field and have proven their professional competency and incredible talent in recent years.  

English Language Ability:

The advantage of knowing the English language is no hidden secret. The talent pool in India makes it the largest English-speaking country in the world, by population. Although English is not a native language of the country, it is an official one. Most Indians have been educated and trained to communicate in a concise and effective manner, reducing linguistic and cultural barriers – an added advantage to employers in Canada.

Work Ethic :

The Indian diaspora along with its diversity and talent is also well known and respected for as the Indian workers were found to be the most hardworking and most engaged at work by a global study conducted by ADP Research Institute in 2019. They have been known to be proactive, creative thinkers with a can-do attitude and an unending appetite for success. This makes them exceptionally dedicated to their jobs and drives them to innovate and achieve personal and company goals. This very strong work ethic prevalent across the sub-continent, proves to be a major asset to any organisation. Most Canadian Employers can take advantage of this by employing candidates from India. 

Customer-centric : 

“Athithi Devo Bhav” meaning “Customer is like God” is the philosophy behind the Indian cuture. India is a society with both individualist and collectivist traits that create innovative thinkers with a strong sense of community and belonging, making them the perfect choice for customer-centric solutions. As most businesses thrive on customer satisfaction, hiring talent with a natural flair for problem-solving and interpersonal skills can be a huge advantage.  

Affordable labour :

Every business runs on a budget. The minimum wage for an Indian employee is much lower than the local talent, making them a great investment for companies that are looking to lower costs without compromising on ability or quality of work.  

Employees are a company’s most valuable asset and investing in a superlative talent worldwide is crucial to the success of any business. Given their resourcefulness, ardent work ethic, and extensive technical knowledge, Indian workers have become an undeniable asset to the global economy.  

The process of hiring foreign workers can be a daunting one for any company, but you need not look any further. With a network of international talent to choose from, VG & Partners can effectively help you source entry-level talent to senior leadership based on your specific requirements with a cost-effective, integrated one-stop solution to all your recruitment needs, from the initial screening of candidates, handholding with employee interviews and legal processes through to the visa application process.  

VG & Partners offers a dedicated team of migration and recruitment specialists committed to delivering exceptional service and advice to local and international clients. As market leaders, we navigate and keep up with the evolving immigration laws and policies in an ever-changing world.  

We offer global reach and deep capabilities focused on quality assurance and risk management to ensure that you meet your temporary and permanent migration needs while helping you to ensure compliance with increasingly restrictive and onerous regulatory requirements.
 

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