Joblio | A business model that benefits all

Linita Design & Manufacturing Corp. COO Sean Greenhouse has searched through the traditional jobs boards long enough to know that most of those job seekers were not the type that would last. So Sean turned to Joblio, which was able to use its global network of talent to provide him with the skilled welders that his business desperately needed. 

“There were a handful of guys with good, long work histories overseas,” says Sean, pictured above on the right. “That’s a good sign, and that’s usually a higher likelihood for success that I like to hone in on.” 

Linita is among the 30-plus businesses in the Buffalo, N.Y., area that hired its first Joblio referral within the past year. As those companies vetted Joblio’s services, Joblio U.S. Country Manager & VP of Government Affairs Mark Reimann did the same with those new partners to ensure that their culture aligned with Joblio’s high standards of ethics. 

“We’re providing hope for not only employers, but immigrants and refugees to have a better situation,” Mark says. “We have a deep-rooted belief to help people come here, make a name for themself, become self-sufficient with a good-paying job, raise a family and make it on their own.” 

Joblio is invested in the success of everyone it finds meaningful employment for. That unique approach to talent recruitment and retention benefits both the employer and the employee, as well as the destination country and origination country. 

Here’s how Joblio’s model is beneficial for all: 

For employers 

• Direct connection. To workers they need through access to a global network of talent, refugees and New Americans who are already skilled. 
• Thorough pre-screening. Job applicants come vetted by a rapid and efficient recruitment process, which includes a translator provided to alleviate any language barriers. 
• Background and identity pre-verification. By Joblio to help employers simplify the collection of data for onboarding and work permit/visa processing. 
• Continuous support. Cross-cultural training facilitated by Joblio for the entire term of employment via its Applicant Concierge Experience (ACE) program, which creates success, loyalty and retention of talent who may otherwise quit. 
• Organizational reputation boost. For a visible commitment to ethical recruitment, corporate responsibility and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) – which can lead to word-of-mouth referrals of other qualified job seekers. 

For employees  

• No recruitment fees. Joblio is FREE for job seekers, because no one should have to pay to find a job. 
• Access to meaningful jobs. With transparent salaries, benefits and opportunities for professional growth – allowing job seekers to make decisions based on the information received directly from employers. 
• Legal assistance. With requisite immigration and working documentation. 
• 24/7 hotline. Access to Joblio’s Applicant Concierge Experience (ACE) program – irrespective of skillset or national origin – for ongoing support with housing, transportation, banking, education and more. 
• Cultural connection. An opportunity to connect with communities of similar origin cultures. 

For destination country 

• Improved transparency. Joblio’s model creates a centralized tracking system of work-related migration. 
• Economic boost. Due to increased tax revenues and optimized labor processes, plus the potential for new businesses. 
• Cultural diversity. Through Joblio’s effective human capital management solutions, the welcoming of diverse individuals improves standards of ESG (environmental, social and governance) and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion). 

For origination country 

• No middlemen. Joblio eliminates the need for all employment agents or labor brokers who may charge job applicants fees or who may misrepresent employment opportunities in other countries. 
• Transparency and compliance. Throughout the complete legal process. 
• Foreign remittances. An increase in the transferring of money from a foreign worker back to their home country due to an increase in worker stability and compensation. 

Originally Posted: https://joblio.co/en/blog/a-business-model-that-benefits-all/

Joblio | Joblio launches in Las Vegas, third U.S. market

 Joblio is heading west to Las Vegas. 

As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, Las Vegas is a financial, commercial and cultural leader. It is also among the most visited destinations in the world. 

While the economy is primarily driven by gaming and tourism, Las Vegas is also home to many successful and growing industries outside of hospitality, including health care, tech, logistics and construction. 

“As Las Vegas has grown, so have its New American populations,” says Jon Purizhansky, founder and CEO of Joblio. “I think we have an opportunity to create many meaningful and successful partnerships with local businesses through our unique approach to recruiting and retaining diverse talent.” 

Las Vegas is Joblio’s third U.S. market. It recently expanded to Atlanta in May and has plans for four more cities by the end of 2024. 

Headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., Joblio uses its global network to recruit domestic talent, refugees and New Americans to connect businesses with the workers they need. From general labor to skilled positions, Joblio helps companies grow with a collaborative business model built on ethical practices and retention. 

Joblio eliminates the middleman by directly connecting hiring managers and job seekers, bringing transparency, compliance and fairness to vulnerable workers and employers. Fees are based on employee success, ensuring Joblio is invested in long-term retention. Its unique Applicant Concierge Experience (ACE) program boosts retention with complimentary extended HR support and wraparound assistance that meet the needs of each worker throughout the employment process. 

Looking for workers? Employers can find qualified talent by clicking here. Looking for work? Job seekers can click here to start their free job search. 

Originally Posted: https://joblio.co/en/blog/joblio-launches-in-las-vegas-third-u-s-market/

Joblio | Ontario Takes Significant Step Forward in Protecting Migrant Workers

 In a major development this week, Ontario has introduced legislation to strengthen protections and increase fines for employers found to have withheld a migrant worker’s passport or work permit. The new penalties are the largest imposed on any employer for unlawful migrant employment practices, with offenders facing between $100,000 to $200,000 in fines for each worker whose rights were violated.

The legislation, known as the Working for Workers Act, also imposes penalties on individuals. Anyone who withholds a migrant’s passport or work permit can face up to 12 months in prison and up to $500,000 in fines, while corporations may be fined up to $1 million.

“Anyone who preys on vulnerable members in our community has no place in our society,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Great Steps Towards Equality for Migrant Workers

This move is a great step towards creating greater equality for migrant workers. While some employers may believe that they are exempt from these penalties if they hire through staffing agencies, the reality is that they cannot always guarantee their vendors and agents are acting ethically. For instance, some vendors may charge candidates a fee or withhold their documents to ensure payment of such fees. It is not unknown for migrant workers and immigrants in Canada to pay thousands of dollars to gain employment through a chain of middlemen in their country of origin.

Joblio Has Always Stood for Human Rights

Joblio directly connects Canadian employers with their prospective employees globally thereby removing the unscrupulous middlemen from the ecosystem. Joblio protects the ethical recruitment methodology by ensuring that job applicants pay nothing to secure employment and learn the conditions of their proposed employment directly from the employers as opposed to the middlemen. Joblio’s network of ambassadors (religious organizations; NGOs and individuals) provides global recruitment reach for any employer registered on Joblio’s platform. Joblio’s Applicant Concierge Experience Program (ACE) not only ensures the humane treatment of foreign workers but also provides Canadian employers with a valuable loyalty and retention tool

“Employers who work with Joblio will never face scrutiny from the government for being involved in unethical employment practices,” said Mark Reimann, VP of Government Relations at Joblio. “The Working for Workers Act is an important step forward for all migrant workers, and Joblio fully supports its passage.”

Joblio, whose Board includes David Arkless, founder and chairman of Arklight Consulting and former president of Manpower Inc., has always stood for human rights. Joblio connects employers in host countries with migrant workers seeking employment, providing transparency and an unparalleled hiring process for host country employers.

“Working with Joblio means working with pillars of ethical employment,” said Jon Purizhansky, CEO of Joblio. “Our team has implemented strategies created by our founding members, including Arkless, to properly vette incoming migrant workers and match them with employment that fits their skill set.”

Choose a Proven Partner: Joblio

With migrant workers entering safer host countries on a consistent basis, employers looking to hire from this pool should choose Joblio to assist. We have removed the possibility of fraud and corruption that has created many cautionary tales about hiring migrant workers. Plus, Joblio assists migrant workers in finding gainful employment where they can utilize their skills and remain, significantly reducing employee churn.

For further information, contact Gord Bretsen, Country Manager of Canada, at gbretsen@joblio.co to start the hiring process with Joblio.

Originally Posted: https://joblio.co/en/blog/ontario-takes-significant-step-forward-in-protecting-migrant-workers/

Joblio | US Employers Can Help Refugees from Venezuela Crisis

Since the beginning of 2015, upwards of 7 million Venezuelans have fled the country due to social-political unrest and political turmoil. In the end of 2022, The International Monetary Fund reported that 95% of Venezuelans were living below the poverty line. 

Combining bad conditions, increases in crimes, and less work available after the COVID-19 Pandemic, Venezuelan refugees fled to several South American and North American countries.

Seventeen countries are now host to refugees from the large refugee migration to date, totaling more refugees than the Syrian refugee crisis of 2012. With this influx of refugees, countries are failing to provide necessities for the travelers. Many refugees struggle to find enough food to support their families, let alone find shelter or gainful employment. 

“We believe in boosting our economy and our workforce with migrant and immigrant workers. We connect them with vetted employers and help employers find motivated employees ready to work and retain their position,” says Jon Purizhansky, CEO of Joblio.  

With over half a million refugees in the United States and more planning to emigrate to join their families, many Venezuelan refugees are still having difficulty making ends meet. With programs created by the Biden administration to allow for work visas and acceptance into the country, more refugees fled the difficulties they faced in South American countries and headed to the US. Unfortunately, even with higher degrees and better work experience, they are still encountering difficulties finding work and sponsorship.

While Venezuelan refugees are often more educated than refugees from other migrant countries, they can still not find gainful employment. US employers can help Venezuelan refugees in the following ways:

Provide gainful employment – by bypassing migrant xenophobia, many Venezuelans would be hired. They typically have solid educational backgrounds and often have managerial experience. Many of the refugees have mechanical and technical experience in demand in the current US job market as well.

Offer Ongoing Training – US companies can provide on-the-job training to help maintain migrant workers in their job force. Many are eager for work and willing to put in the time to learn more and move up their workforce’s ladder if the employer will offer such opportunities.

Credentialing – US companies can help Venezuelan refugees to gain credentials or re-credential them if they were previously credentialed in their industry. This will help the migrant workers to hone their skills and harness their expertise, thereby remaining committed to a US employer.

Hiring Venezuelan Migrant Workers is An Opportunity for US Employers

Since the beginning of this year, Joblio’s native Venezuelan ambassadors in New York have launched an outreach initiative to the communities in need. Ambassadors work with refugees in tent cities created by NGOs and the government, educating Venezuelans on the work opportunities in their new host country.

Joblio’s platform offers a simple user-friendly registration process that allows potential employees with different levels of English knowledge to get registered and create employee profiles in a matter of minutes.

It takes the guesswork and fear out of finding a migrant worker position and eliminates refugees from having to look for day laborer jobs that can be low-paying and dangerous at times.

Joblio helps migrant workers in the following ways:

Employees can communicate easily with their employers through Joblio 

Employees can trust the employers they’re getting matched with since Joblio vettes them

Resettlement and housing assistance through ACE: our Applicant Concierge Experience program, which helps with resettlement, cultural and language integration

Free virtual English language classes

If a US employer chooses to work with Joblio to source migrant workers, they can benefit from our secure platform to find employees. 

We help reduce churn, eliminate fraud, and expedite the recruitment process. 

Working with Joblio gives the following benefits to US employers:

Time savings in finding migrant workers

Cost savings in sourcing migrant workers

Minimized employee churn

Increased productivity since employees are properly matched with employers based on their skills

Paperwork assistance

Recruitment assistance and expedition

Access to more-motivated employees 

Help For the Origination Country as Well

Joblio also helps the origination country by eliminating middlemen and corrupt job placement services that may prey upon incoming refugees and migrant workers. This helps international workers trust their contracted employers and ensure transparency. Joblio’s secure job placements also help to facilitate stable foreign remittances. 

Contact Joblio Today

For US-based companies interested in hiring willing migrant workers Joblio may be the perfect solution. We will take the reigns of finding and vetting employees and ensuring their backgrounds, education, and health are suitable for your business. We’ll match you with the ideal candidates and offer support to create longevity in your working relationship. To reach out to Joblio today and discover the ways we can help you plus how your business can help with the Venezuelan refugee crisis, contact Mark Reimann, Country Manager USA mreimann@joblio.co.

Originally Posted: https://joblio.co/en/blog/us-employers-can-help-refugees-from-venezuela-crisis/

Joblio | Navigating Struggles: Tibetan Refugees in Nepal and the Call for Innovative Solutions

 The plight of Tibetan refugees has long been a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by displaced communities around the world. Among these refugees, many find themselves stuck in Nepal, navigating a labyrinth of difficulties as they seek a stable life in a foreign land. As their struggles persist, advocates like Jon Purizhansky, founder of Joblio (www.joblio.co), highlight the importance of utilizing technology to address these challenges and create opportunities for refugees.

Tibetan refugees in Nepal face a myriad of obstacles, from limited access to education and healthcare to restrictions on employment and legal recognition. Their stateless status often leaves them in a vulnerable position, lacking the basic rights and protections that citizens enjoy. As Jon Purizhansky emphasizes, “The plight of Tibetan refugees underscores the need for comprehensive solutions that not only alleviate their immediate challenges but also empower them for a better future.”

In Nepal, these refugees grapple with an uncertain future due to limited opportunities for education and formal employment. Many live in refugee camps, where overcrowded conditions and inadequate resources exacerbate their already difficult circumstances. With limited job prospects, they often rely on informal and low-paying work, struggling to make ends meet. Purizhansky notes, “The challenges faced by Tibetan refugees demand innovative approaches that leverage technology to connect them with opportunities beyond traditional confines.

One innovative approach is the utilization of digital databases to connect refugees with potential employers in the Global North. Creating comprehensive profiles of refugees, including their skills, experiences, and aspirations, can serve as a bridge between refugees seeking employment and employers looking to hire. Jon Purizhansky emphasizes, “Digital databases offer a practical solution to the pressing issue of unemployment among refugees, enabling employers to discover untapped talent and refugees to access new avenues.”

By digitizing refugee profiles and facilitating connections between employers and refugees, technology can break down geographical barriers and create a more efficient process for matching skills with job opportunities. This approach not only benefits refugees by providing them with access to meaningful work but also benefits employers in need of a diverse and skilled workforce. As Purizhansky states, “Utilizing technology to connect refugees with employers aligns with the core mission of Joblio, which is to empower immigrants and refugees through meaningful employment.”

In conclusion, the plight of Tibetan refugees in Nepal sheds light on the challenges faced by displaced communities globally. By utilizing technology to create digital databases and connecting refugees with employers in the Global North, we can forge a path toward empowerment and dignity. As Jon Purizhansky advocates, “Innovation holds the key to transforming the lives of refugees, offering them a chance to contribute to their host societies and build brighter futures.

Originally Posted: https://joblio.co/en/blog/navigating-struggles/

Gord Bretsen Joins Joblio As A Country Manager for Canada

 At Joblio, we are proud of our approach to diversity and inclusion through actionable operations supported by robust technology. Ethical recruitment of migrants, immigrants, and refugees is Joblio’s mission, brought to life by the team of seasoned professionals in 45 global markets. Canada is a strategic focus region for Joblio and today we are happy to present a new team leader who will bring a breadth of experience to this strategic host market.

We’re thrilled to announce our new Canada Country Manager, Gord Bretsen. Gord brings twenty years of integrated human resources operations experience where he has mastered agency management, staffing, and strategic planning. One of the highlights of his career is a recruitment program for Newcomers Canada, helping immigrants find access to employment, resources, and federal internship programs. 

Questions for Gord Bretsen

Knowing how pivotal Gord’s role is going to be in our operations, we wanted to take a minute to introduce him to you by asking a few questions. 

What excites you about working with Joblio?

I’m thrilled about the service offerings Joblio provides for Canadian employers. At a time of record-high labor shortages, Joblio creates a unique opportunity for employers to fulfill their workforce needs with employees that want to work and will stay with the job longer than with other sourcing companies. While conventional staffing models may provide short-term results, Joblio’s global reach and ethical recruitment platform have proven a retention rate of better than 95% after 12 months – this is something I’m so excited to be a part of! I am a service-oriented individual and am looking forward to helping both Canadian businesses and immigrants looking for work find exactly what they need.

Where do you think your passion for helping migrant workers comes from?

The answer is twofold. Assisting my clients to succeed in finding top-tier skilled staff is paramount and what drives me. And, I want to put my hand out to help those in need. I’ve always been a conduit for bringing people together. I love to be a part of this vocation whether I’m working to build strong teams, referring vendors that are the perfect fit for my clients, or finding meaningful work for job seekers. I believe we are in a global village and from this perspective, there are very few challenges we can’t overcome. 

What will be your biggest challenge in this position? How about your biggest goal for this role?

The biggest challenge will be creating a seamless, functional ecosystem between migrant workers, refugees, domestic talent, government, and NGOs across Canada. I am very excited about this challenge and the prospect of successful relationships developed during this process.

My biggest goal for this role is for Canadian employers to think of Joblio as the ‘go-to’ solution for challenging staffing needs. Not only does this help an individual seeking employment, or a company’s bottom line, but Canada as a whole.

Do you have any stories from working in roles like this that really resonate with you? Can you share?

Having experience in global recruitment, I have witnessed tears of joy from selected individuals from source countries. I had employees that have found the right place for them to use their passions and provide for their families. They thanked me for changing their life. Being a part of this process means I get to know the employees I’m working with. I learn their needs, wants, background, and experience, but also what drives them and will keep them motivated. Advocating for them and finding them the perfect fit means they will be satisfied and their family will be secure – I often get tear-filled hugs and lots of smiles. It’s an amazing experience.

What is the best piece of advice you’d give to an employer considering hiring migrant workers?

The best piece of advice I would share with an employer is what the work ethic and expanded perspective global talent can bring to an organization. I would also show them the data Joblio has produced – with a 95% retention rate, these companies don’t have to worry about the incredible employee churn that occurs in the existing job market. 

I would also remind them that Joblio extensively works with its employees before connecting them with an employer. We help them find housing, sustainable financial needs, medical care, and education to guarantee they’re settled in their new community and want to stay in the position we find for them. It’s a win-win situation. Hiring migrant workers exemplifies Canadian values of inclusion and at the same time, permits companies to meet their financial and operational goals.

How Does Joblio Work?

Whether you’re an incoming immigrant worker or an employer looking to hire migrant workers, Joblio works for both sides. For employers, we save you time and money by reducing employee churn, assisting with paperwork, and expeditiously filling up open positions.

For employees, we connect employees directly with their employers and help them find the exact job that suits their experience and needs. We fast-track visas and work permits and educate employees on the culture of their host country, laws, language, health care, and more.

Additionally, we remove fraud and corruption from the hiring process, allowing both employers and employees to see one another as trusted allies. We help employers get tax credits and fulfill obligations all while finding incredibly-suited candidates. 

Originally posted from here : https://joblio.co/en/blog/gord-bretsen-joins-joblio-as-a-country-manager-for-canada/