The following are questions asked by a Newfoundland company. 1. Would a foreign worker be covered by medical insurance if he/she was to get sick in NL? 2. Who purchases the medical insurance? Is it the responsibility of the employer? Or does it come out of the...
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Businesses struggle to find local interest, turn to out-of-province or foreign workers
The founder of a company that helps find workers for businesses struggling to recruit employees thinks new changes to federal policy surrounding foreign workers could pose a threat to local industry. Paul Shelley, the founder of Work Global Canada, a new company that...
WGCi Corporate Launch a Success!
We at WGCi would like to thank all that attended our corporate launch on May 2nd at Lester’s Farm Chalet. Big thank you’s go out to North East Avalon Regional Economic Development Board in partnering with us to launch their new information source for newcomers to the...
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Here is a breakdown of the changes made to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Requiring employers to pay foreign workers at the prevailing wage This replaces the wage flexibility employers used to enjoy in hiring foreign workers. The loss of this flexibility may...
Caregivers & Nannies
Are you or someone you know in need of a Caregiver or Nanny? Click the following .pdf for details. Are you looking for a caregiver, nanny, or housekeeper?
Appliance Solutions and Work Global Canada – A Great Partnership!
Work Global Canada inc. is proud to say we have entered into a partnership with long time local business, Appliance Solutions. AS was so pleased with the services they have received from WGCi that they have placed stickers on their service vehicles saying, "Thanks...
NL has highest labour shortage in the country
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporter's December 2012 report: A reality check for Canadian industry and government reports that 54.1% of NL companies are facing labour shortages, while the Canadian average is 49%. For the full report, an excellent analysis of Canadian...
Where will the workers come from?
The Government of Newfoundland Labrador's Labour Market analysis Outlook 2020 predicts 70,000+ job openings by 2020 due to new job growth and retirement. Population (age 15 – 59) forecasted to decline by 35,700 people by 2020 With an aging and retiring workforce, mega...
WGCi attending Annual NLCA Conference
WGCi is attending the 44th Annual Newfoundland Labrador Construction Association Conference and Tradeshow at the Delta St. John's from February 28 - March 2, 2013. Drop by our booth on Friday or Saturday in Salon A to say hello to Mike and Erika and find out how WGCi...
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