"Vacancy Rate Analysis" by MEF: Drop in Hiring Intentions of Companies

Mauritian companies hire less. Last Vacancy Rate Analysis of the Mauritius Employers Federation (MEF), a study of vacancies advertised in newspapers (daily and weekly combined) during a given period, confirms a decline in hiring intentions compared to the same period of the previous year. For employers, this indicates that our companies are currently facing the "full effects of the global crisis."

Covering the period March 1, 2013-March 31, the Vacancy Rate Analysis of MEF indicates that the number of vacancies published in the press down 17.8% compared to March 2012, from

1 552-1 276. This decline, supports employers, confirms the observations made ??earlier this year in another document (Annual Business Trends Survey) published by the MEF to the effect that companies had to hire less this year. "The MEF Vacancy Rate Analysis for the month of March 2013 is revealing of a slowdown in the job market as the subdued and uncertain domestic and global economic conditions Persists," wrote the MEF.

analysis vacancies advertised in the press, supports MEF is a useful indicator for assessing the labor market and the potential for job creation in the Mauritian economy. That of March 2013 involved a total of 655 listings found in the local press. Many of these ads was related to vacancies in the trade sector (wholesale and retail) or 155 (23.7% of total) and other service activities (136 or 20.8%) . The survey indicates that the MEF, in the case where the number of listings available jobs was specified, companies looking to recruit 1276 people. By extrapolation of data to include ads where the number of vacancies was not specified, the MEF arrive at a figure of 1678.

Sticking to the specified vacancies (1276), the MEF is a reduction of nearly 18% compared to the same period last year. She noted that 71.5% of vacancies related to the service sector and that there were "significant Declines" in the areas of construction, hotel and catering and transport / storage.

Approximately 19% vacancies were for machinists but also noted important applications for hiring the services sector (vendors, craftsmen and other associated trades). "Managers, professionals and associate professionals and technicians made up for 22.4 percent of the total number of vacancies," says MEF adding that hiring managers, professionals and other professionals associated with decreased opportunities.

MEF revealed in his report that given the difficult situation in the labor market, there is a need for a National Employment Policy can provide a suitable framework for policies and programs to promote employment, the fight against unemployment and the capacity of individuals to facilitate their employment.

MEF considers it necessary to ensure the evolution of the labor market in the light of recent amendments to the labor laws, with regulations to prescribe to regulate the fixed-term contracts. Also commenting on the situation regarding the lack of skilled labor and the lack of work ethic in terms of labor, management recommends that those looking for a job develop " Necessary job market credentials ": qualifications, good communication skills, leadership skills, organizational skills, motivation, ability to work in team and under pressure, among others.