Actyl Group Makes Third Trip to Belize to Recruit Workers

Actyl Group, a leading international recruiting firm, will once again return to Belize in an effort to find more skilled workers to fill the current labor shortage in western Canada. During the trip, which will be the company's third in just four months, Actyl Group representatives will interview people trained in a number of areas. The company is looking for people to fill key positions throughout the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, and plans on making nearly 100 new job offers in April alone.

"We have had great success finding outstanding workers in Belize since we started recruiting in this area, but Saskatchewan, Alberta and the rest of the Western Canada region continue to see major labor shortages," said Adrian Schulz of Actyl Group. "The people we have met on our trips so far have been exceptional candidates, with great English, from hospitality to skilled trades. We look forward to meeting more potential workers as we again head to Central America."

As a result of its previous trips to Belize, the Actyl Group made more than 70 job offers, with many of these candidates already about to start their new lives. "It is such an honor to be selected by an Employer in Canada - it will be an adventure. I very much appreciate Actyl for helping me get this opportunity and for supporting me every step of the way" says candidate Stacy Ramos of Belize. Western Canada's labor shortage stems from the fact that the region experienced slow economic growth until about 2007, and many of its young people left for opportunities in other parts of the country. Over the past five years, however, the region has seen a tremendous amount of economic growth, spurring the need to bring in more workers to fill critical positions.

During its April trip, Actyl Group will particularly be looking for welders, heavy-duty mechanics, ironworkers, sheet metal workers, fabricators, machinists, geomembrane installers, commercial steel framers, flat roofers, small engine repair specialists, automotive technicians and plasterers. One employer also featured will be franchised McDonald's Restaurants, which was recently named one of Canada's Top 5 Best Employers for the ninth time.

"There are numerous top employers looking for workers who will bring a great work ethic and dependable skills to these positions, and we haven't been let down yet when meeting with candidates in Belize," said Schulz. "If you would like to explore the opportunities provided by western Canada's recent economic growth, we invite you to meet with our team."

Actyl Group will be at 19 Barbados Street in the City of Belmopan April 8-11, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The sessions are free, and potential candidates should bring a copy of their resumes, passports and any diplomas or certificates. To learn more, visit http://www.actyl.com/belize.

Media Contact:
Linda West
Actyl Group Inc.
(306) 569-7948
http://www.actyl.com

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Older workers hit by the recession will continue to struggle

While the nation's economy is on the mend after the great recession of 2008, many people who lost their jobs at age 50 and older are expected to fight for the rest of their lives.

The average person who loses a job after age 50 is expected to have an income 18 percent lower than people who kept their jobs, according to a survey by the retirement Research Center at Boston College.

In addition, the retirement years are expected to be difficult for those who have lost their jobs because pension wealth will be 20 percent less on average than for people who held the top jobs. And financial assets, such as retirement savings, would be about 30 percent smaller, researchers Matthew Rutledge, Natalia Orlova and Anthony Webb.

That could have implications for the nation's debate on deficit reduction over the next few years. The survey was made with a grant from the social security administration.

About 3.2 million people over the age of 50 were unemployed at the peak of the recession and, taking into account the ongoing economic pressure, are unlikely to tolerate the proposed cuts in social security and Medicare.

Even people who held jobs in the recession, hit by the sharp declines in home values and retirement savings, although those who resisted the urge to bolt from the blue a dipping stock funds in 401 (k) s and Iras probably regained what I originally lost. The stock market has hit new highs recently--restoration of wealth to those who held up investment. Those who dumped stock funds in a panic and have quit saving money market funds and savings accounts will likely recover the amount they had in 2007.

For those who have lost their jobs, with savings will be even more difficult.

In December 2009, the unemployment rate for older workers was 7.2 percent. At the peak of the recession, 3.2 million were out of jobs. Unlike previous recessions, when older workers tended to keep jobs, this recession that heavy price for people of all ages, while the length of unemployment was higher among older people, beating a record of 40 weeks in mid-2011.

"Workers who spend a long time away from jobs, particularly those approaching old age, skill atrophy and decrease risk of health, and may be difficult to persuade employers to hire them," the researchers said.

To assess the long-term effect of elderly workers who were unemployed in the recent recession, the researchers analyzed data for people who have lost their jobs in past recessions. Focused on how individuals who went through massive layoffs went 10 years later, and compared with those who had not lost the job. The sample of over 6,000 people who came from the Federal Government in the health and retirement study.

"The older employees will metatopismenoys end up significantly worse off than those who had lost their jobs," said the researchers. They noted that the batch job cutting that took place in the great recession would mean the "highest quality" workers came to lose jobs in 2009-10 compared with the other recessions when not dive as deep cuts in the workforce.

Those laid off in previous recessions, tended to be more vulnerable than the authority from other employees before the layoff. Had lower earnings and financial assets, such as retirement savings, was smaller than for other workers. Differences which continued for the next 10 years after the dismissals, and those who lost their jobs were more likely to shift again during this period.

People who lose their jobs during mass layoffs is 4.6 per cent less likely to work in eight to 10 years later, they found. It is 6.3 percent fewer chances to escape further redundancies over the next 10 years. And run about 11 fewer months during a period of 10 years.

With wages down and jobs less stable, seriously affected their savings and pensions. Accumulate 18.8 percent less economic wealth, including pensions.

Researchers said labour force participation by older workers will be greatly reduced in the future. You will be working around 23.7% in 2018. If the recession was more like the milder recession of 2001-2003, the researchers said, will be working approximately 27.5 percent. Barring any remissions, the figures show approximately 22.6 percent of older workers, usually will continue in the workforce.

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