Topic: employment
Proposed employer accreditation scheme faces challenges to be effective
A human resources expert who helped create a stalled first plan designed to reward businesses for recruiting and promoting Caymanian staff has said the government has to back up the legislation with action
Temple Grandin leads the discussion on visual thinkers in Cayman’s workforce
Ideas emerging from the Autism & Neurodevelopment Symposium have raised questions about how Cayman’s workforce accommodates visual thinkers.
Letter: A balanced message on the Westin and public beach access
The ongoing issues surrounding public beach access at the Westin deserve attention – and accountability. Cayman’s laws are clear, and the public’s right to access the beach is not optional, negotiable or something that can be quietly eroded by commercial interests.
Regional bank president warns youth disengagement affects Cayman
Caribbean Development Bank President Daniel Best said that Cayman, despite its high-income status, faces youth disengagement similar to many countries across the Caribbean.
The long road towards disability inclusion in Cayman’s workforce
Real stories of Caymanians with disabilities thriving at work show what’s possible when businesses open their doors – and their minds.
Enforce existing laws to tackle immigration issues, says lawyer
Cayman Islands’ immigration and employment problems could be solved by enforcing existing laws rather than passing new ones, says a leading immigration lawyer.
Minimum wage increase ‘just the start’, minister vows
Government on Wednesday vowed that the $2.75-an-hour increase in the minimum wage to $8.75 was just the start of a bigger plan to combat poverty.
Careers Guide: Making social media work for you
Careers Guide talks to Sophie Prior about social media and job-hunting.
Report: Population nears 88,000, jobless rate remains low
Cayman's population jumped 5% in a year's time to almost 88,000 in 2024, the latest government figures have revealed.
Careers Guide: Key interview tips for job seekers
Interview tips provided by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), will help you shine and make a positive impression.
Careers Guide: Résumé advice to get you noticed
Your résumé is often the first impression a company will have of you, and is the key to clinching an interview and chance at...
Careers Guide: Education Opportunities
Schools and organisations across the Cayman Islands offer a wide range of education and training opportunities.
Here is an overview of some of the options to help you take the next step in your career journey.
Here is an overview of some of the options to help you take the next step in your career journey.
Business expert backs 4-day week pioneered by Cayman accounting firm
A top academic has backed a summertime four-day work week introduced by a major Cayman accounting firm two years ago.
Is Cayman facing a brain drain? Locals living overseas say yes
Cayman is facing a brain drain of some of its brightest young talent because of lack of opportunities and the high cost of living on the islands.
Authorities warn of random immigration checks amid crackdown
Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman's Compliance & Enforcement Unit has sounded the warning to employers that it will continue its ramped up random spot checks at workplaces after 16 workers were nabbed for employment and immigration breaches.
Launch of JobsCayman replacement portal delayed
After having missed its June deadline the launch of Cayman's new Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman jobs portal has now been shifted further down the line with no official start date formalised.
Auditor general calls for greater employment protection for Caymanians
In a new report, the Office of the Auditor General called for better protection and prediction of employment prospects for Caymanians.
NiCE kicks off new clean-up initiative
Applications are now open for the National Community Enhancement clean-up campaign which is set to begin in April.
Cayman sees decline in work-permit holders
Cayman has registered a 1,058 drop in work-permit holders based on January statistics from Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman.
Caymanians at risk of losing out on high-growth jobs of the future
The skill set, qualifications and interest of jobseekers in Cayman is mismatched with the opportunities likely to be available as the islands' economy expands and diversifies, a report for the Chamber of Commerce indicates.
Government looks for help with Ready2Work programme
In a move to outsource part of its Ready2Work programme, the government has issued a request for proposals to run the employee-training workshops for Caymanian job-seekers.
Caymanians earn more amid complex workforce divisions
Caymanians are earning more on average than expatriates, although the data is heavily skewed by an influx of foreign labour to fill in the lowest paying sectors.
Census: Population’s age distribution skewed favourably by expat workers
Cayman's reliance on foreign labour for more than half of the islands’ workforce means that the local working age population is much larger than the global average.
Recruitment crisis amid cost-of-living challenge
Cayman’s sky-high cost of living is causing recruitment challenges amid labour shortages in key industries, business leaders believe.
Ready to serve? The challenge of empowering Caymanians in tourism
Tourism businesses say they are taking on the challenge of putting Caymanians at the forefront of tourism as the island prepares to reopen its borders. But the reality of trying to recruit and retain local talent is more complex than many believe. The Compass takes a deeper look at the issue through the eyes of one restaurant.
Focus must be on employing Caymanians
During this election season, the perennial issue of securing jobs for Caymanians remains high on the agenda. When COVID hit, it was hoped that...
Hundreds attend Employing Cayman job fair
Several hundred Caymanians attended a job fair at the Marriott Beach Resort on Saturday hoping to land one of the at least 80 roles participating employers had committed to fill at the event.
The Future Is Code
As technology advances rapidly, so does the need for the skills that drive this progress.
Employers to hire Caymanians ‘on the day’ at job fair
Caymanians looking for work have the chance to get hired on the spot, according to organisers of a new job fair set to take place 20 March.
Three-month stipend for unemployed tourism workers
Retraining out-of-work Caymanians to play a bigger role in the stayover tourism industry will be part of the focus of a new three-year plan for the stricken sector. A 3-month stipend and an increase in scholarship funding are also being put in place to ease the transition.
More than 1,000 jobless tourism workers register with government
More than 1,000 Caymanian tourism workers have applied to the government for assistance after losing their jobs in the industry, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said in a statement Wednesday.
Bermuda copying Cayman’s pension cash-out
Bermuda is following a move by the Cayman Islands that allows residents to withdraw a portion of their pension savings to help them cope with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work-from-home shift taxes internet infrastructure
As work patterns shift from office to home, Cayman’s telecommunications infrastructure is feeling the strain.
Wireless internet and cellphone networks are suddenly dealing with traffic they were not built to handle, says Alee Fa’amoe, executive director for information and communications technology at OfReg.
Application deadlines near for help for expat workers
The Ministry of Community Affairs issued a statement Thursday saying that the deadline for unemployed work-permit holders to submit applications for food vouchers is Sunday, 31 May.
Grants for small businesses largely untapped
During the current economic crisis, many small businesses are leaving free government assistance money on the table. The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development has so far only received 320 applications for grants that pay struggling businesses three monthly payments of $1,000 as working capital support.
Finance minister spells out ‘stark reality’ of COVID economic impact
The Cayman Islands is facing a double digit drop in gross domestic product and a local unemployment rate of almost 20% as a result of the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Roy McTaggart said Wednesday.
Reopening of economy on course as most COVID cases asymptomatic
The rest of the construction and retail sector could open next week under certain conditions, Premier Alden McLaughlin said Wednesday.
WORC asks employers to report cancelled work permits
Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman has reminded employers of their legal obligation to notify the department if employment of any staff member has ended.
Employers to foot bill for work-permit holders’ isolation
All work-permit holders returning to Cayman will be required to isolate for 14 day at government’s isolation facilities, but it will be on their employers’ dime, according to new conditions released on Friday.
More than 1,450 business licences issued in 7 weeks
The Department of Commerce and Investment has processed and issued more than 1,400 trade and business licences since 25 March. This includes 305 new licences, 1,014 renewals and 136 licence amendments.
BritCay asks for patience with pension withdrawals
British Caymanian Insurance Company Limited has asked its customers for patience as it processes thousands of pension-withdrawal applications triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resilience Cayman preparing for long-term social impact of COVID-19
The Cayman Islands is just weeks into a period of social and economic disruption that could last for years, according to the founder of a new non-profit organisation.
Work-permit holders can return but must pay isolation costs
The government announced Friday that work-permit holders will be allowed to return to the Cayman Islands on incoming flights, but will need to spend two weeks at an isolation facility at their own cost.
Phased reopening of construction industry begins next week
Government is pushing ahead with its plans to reopen Cayman’s construction industry through a phased approach beginning next week, Premier Alden McLaughlin has announced.
Economics in the time of COVID
If Cayman borrows the aforementioned US$1 billion, it could use the vast majority of that to inject equity capital via a venture fund into entrepreneurialism in Cayman. This fund would need to operate commercially, free from undue government interests, and run in a professional fiduciary capacity for the Cayman Islands. It would help catalyse thoughts that were previously unthinkable, it would help fund ventures that were previously unfundable, and help break entrenched interests that were previously unbreakable.
Gradual reopening of economy on course, despite 3 new COVID cases
Government remains hopeful that the phased reopening of the economy can continue despite a handful of frontline workers testing positive for the coronavirus in the latest screening.
Ask the Experts: Pension holiday and withdrawals
Join us on Facebook live at 12pm for an Ask the Experts roundtable discussion on pensions. Representatives from the Chamber Pension Plan, Island Heritage and Saxon Pensions will be answering your pension questions.
Signs of a reopening economy
As Cayman gradually restarts its domestic economy, thousands of workers are being given the green light to return to their jobs as part of the first phase of reopening.
Parts of Customs and Border Control Law incompatible with Bill of Rights
The Grand Court has ruled that Section 9 of the Bill of Rights covering 'Private and family life' must be considered by the Immigration Appeals Tribunal when considering whether a person can remain on island.
Ask the Experts – Reopening the economy
Around 6,000 workers are expected to return to work in one capacity or another as the first phase of reopening Cayman's economy begins. Retailers,...
Business closures, job losses mount as economic reality sets in
Snorkeling with Don Foster’s, relaxing at the beach at Calico Jack’s, plunging beneath the sea’s surface on a submarine with Atlantis and finishing it off with a night at Royal Palms. It sounds like the perfect vacation day in Cayman. Instead, it is a roll-call of some of the first business casualties of the coronavirus crisis.
FAQ: Pension holiday and withdrawals
Frequently asked questions regarding the Cayman Islands suspension and withdrawal of pension contributions.
Ritz, Kimpton furlough staff as economic crisis deepens
Hundreds of staff at hotels owned by Dart Enterprises are being offered temporary leaves of absence, or in some cases being laid off, as the economic crisis facing the tourism industry deepens.
Cayman gears up for phased reopening amid encouraging test results
A phased reopening of Cayman's domestic economy is expected to begin Monday after encouraging results from hundreds of screening tests for COVID-19 this week.
Second Chances workers deployed with DEH
Ten former inmates attached to the Second Chances programme have been temporarily employed with the Department of Environmental Health,, according to Health Minister Dwayne Seymour.
Premier: Labour Law changes seek to reduce terminations
New Labour Law changes will now see employers continue to pay health insurance for dismissed employees for another 30 days while deferring severance packages for the same period.
Immigration & employment Q&A roundup
Representatives from HSM Chambers joined us for a live Q&A, so you could have your questions answered directly by the experts.
Q&A: Ask the Experts – HSM Chambers
Have questions about how COVID-19 impacts your immigration status? Are you an employer wondering what coronavirus restrictions mean for your businesses' ability to hire...
Employers reminded to obey Labour Law
Government is warning local businesses that they are under an obligation to pay employees who have been terminated what they are owed under the law.
WORC changes operations as part of COVID-19 response
The Workforce Opportunities and Residency department has implemented policy changes to reduce public interaction as part of its COVID-19 response.the Workforce Opportunities and Residency department has also implemented policy changes to reduce public interaction.
Chamber gears up for Careers Expo
The Chamber of Commerce is expecting its 2020 Careers Expo at the University College of the Cayman Islands on Friday to attract more than 1,000 students and recent graduates.
UCCI to host Chamber employment expo
More than 30 businesses plan to be on hand Friday, Feb. 23, at the University College of the Cayman Islands for the annual Chamber of Commerce Career Expo. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Johnson Hall.
College isn’t the only way to achieve your dreams
While college is an important and desirable rite of passage for many, policymakers must pay more attention to the segment of the population that is looking for different pathways into the middle class.
EDITORIAL — What work will look like in the ‘Age of AI’
Our job today is to educate our young people so they can grow up prepared to engage in meaningful, valuable – and, most importantly, available – work.
Report: More Caymanians looking for work
While the Cayman Islands’ overall unemployment rate stayed about the same, the number of unemployed Caymanians grew by 197 people between October 2015 and October 2016, according to a Labor Force Survey government released Wednesday. The Caymanian unemployment rate went from 6.2 percent in October 2015 to 7.1 percent in October 2016.
EDITORIAL – A Christmas toast to Cayman’s strong economy
The Cayman Islands has experienced five consecutive years of economic growth. That’s cause for early Christmas cheer (no mug of eggnog required).
Economic growth continues for 5th consecutive year
The Cayman Islands hit a milestone of five consecutive years of growth, government economists announced Friday, with the gross domestic product reaching $2.8 billion in 2015.
EDITORIAL – Labour Tribunal brushes off British dentist
“The case of the British dentist” begs for further examination, extensive drilling — and no false veneers.
EDITORIAL – The agony of hiring overseas
For our readers who may not have much experience with human resources, we’ll walk through the process required to hire one single employee and bring them to Cayman.
Prison staff applicants take fitness tests
The number of applicants for seven jobs in Her Majesty’s Prison Service in the Cayman Islands has been whittled down to 64 out of the original 128 vying for the positions.
Door-to-door employment survey to begin
Interviewers with the government’s Economics and Statistics Office are set to begin a new survey on employment in the Cayman Islands on Sunday. ESO workers plan to visit 1,401 randomly selected households across the islands over the next four weeks.
Cayman’s ‘boys in blue’ going gray?
Two-thirds of the officers currently employed in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service are age 40 or above, while fewer than 5 percent of officers now wearing the RCIPS uniform are aged 28 years or younger, according to department statistics released to the Cayman Compass last week.
