Absolutely. If the foreign worker’s performance is unsatisfactory and they do not perform the tasks stipulated in their contract, you have two options: provide them with the required notice or pay them an indemnity. In addition, you should know that WISE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL offers a three-month candidate replacement guarantee if the candidate is terminated or in the case of a voluntary departure. This guarantee, which greatly reduces your investment risk, is offered at a reasonable cost for a single hiring, and is offered for free in the case of multiple hires.

The average duration of the work permit is 12 months. Since the permit is directly related to your business, the foreign worker cannot change employers. In addition, the worker may apply to renew the permit for a supplemental period before the end of the current period. Lastly, if they meet the government’s criteria, the worker can apply for permanent residence, which, if granted, will enable them to work for your company for many more years! Many employers have found that these workers are very loyal to the company that gave them this invaluable opportunity for a better quality of life.

The worker’s wages depend on several factors. For example as a first step for requests made in Macedonia, your application will be examined by the Employments Agency of RSM. They check whether the proposed wages correspond to the wages of a Macedonian worker in the same job category with a similar level of experience and should be in accordance with at least with minimal wage for current year. If the job you are offering is covered by a collective agreement or a decree, the salary must comply with the provisions therein.Finally, the same labour standards rules or the collective agreement apply to the foreign worker.

Before a candidate is selected, we conduct an exhaustive study of the candidate’s deep motivations in order to ensure that they are serious and will fulfill the requirements.It is important to know that foreign workers are eager to immigrate to improve their quality of life. When they are selected, they feel very privileged. This recognition makes them loyal and dedicated employees, and they develop a strong sense of belonging to their adopted company

During the process of obtaining work permits, we will organize language-learning workshops so that the selected candidates can perfect their language skills before they arrive in our country. Once the hiring is complete and the legal documents have been obtained, we begin the steps related to getting the candidate to Macedonia and getting them established here. This includes purchasing their airline tickets and clothing appropriate for the season, as well as helping them with their first visit to the grocery store, etc.When workers arrive on Macedonian soil, a Wise International representative will greet them at the airport, as well as help them apply for Tax Number, open a bank account, get telephone service, etc.Lastly, we will help newcomers learn about their host city, the company, and local customs and traditions, which is a key step to ensure a positive integration experience.

We do make sure that the candidate arrives with a basic communication knowledge. We provide 250 hours of second language classes to workers before they arrive in Macedonia. Lastly, employers who wish to do so may invite their workers to take a Macedonian developmental program (we can provide organized learning courses, if required).

WISE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL provides a turnkey service allowing you to focus on your daily tasks, rather than immersing yourself in the complex foreign recruitment process for which our experts are trained. However, you are required to get involved to some extent along the way to complete the process. For example, the employer should be more closely involved with the employee’s integration into the company, which will ensure better worker retention in the long term.

The work permit is granted for the position specifically indicated in the initial permit application. Therefore, it is impossible to change position within this permit period. However, it is possible to apply for another job title upon permit renewal. A wage increase is permitted at any time during the permit period.

This is a very good question that is very frequently asked. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer, since it depends on certain factors, such as the external professional services you retain to assist you throughout this process (custom or turnkey), the type of position to be filled (high or low wages), the number of workers you want to hire, and sometimes the country of origin. As minimum conditions that are required from company-employer is to provide accommodation for foreign workers, at least one daily hot meal and organized transportation to work.

We know that managing many documents and official forms is cumbersome and complex for any manager not specialized in international recruitment. Fortunately, our experts are trained in this field. They will handle the entire process, so you have peace of mind. With respect to pre-employment documentation, the employer’s responsibility is limited to completing a form, provided by Wise Hunters International Alliance, which collects all the information required to begin the process.

It depends on the level of support that the international recruitment firm provides you. At Job Alliance, we offer a turnkey foreign worker hiring service, because we know that the foreign worker recruitment process can be arduous and tedious for those uninitiated in immigration, in addition to requiring a considerable time commitment. In order to optimize the process and enable you to focus on your day-to-day tasks, Job Alliance’s legal and immigration experts will handle all the steps leading up to the temporary foreign worker’s arrival, from identifying your workforce needs, to hiring and helping the worker establish themselves in our country. Only certain steps require the employer’s involvement.

In order to hire a foreign worker, you must validate their eligibility for the various employment and immigration programs and ensure that they meet all the criteria, in particular by ensuring that a local worker cannot fill the job. Once the criteria are met, the applications approved and the permits obtained, thanks to Job Alliance’s help, all you have to do is prepare for their arrival.

The process of hiring a temporary foreign worker is quite complex and time- consuming for anyone who does not specialize in immigration. Beyond human resources, it entails of a host of administrative and legal steps that require the expertise of legal and immigration specialists. Read our blog article “What is the process to hire a foreign worker” for a summary of these steps, as well as our article “What are the employer’s responsibilities in the temporary foreign worker hiring process?” for more information on the subject.

When specialists in recruiting foreign workers manage the process, delays are minimized. In this case, it typically takes around 4-6 weeks from the date of contract signing, a timeline primarily dictated by administrative state processes.
THE TIMELINE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PHASES:

Shortlist of initial candidates within 1 week after contract signing
First round of interviews: 5 days after approval of the shortlist of candidates
Final interview and assessments: 3 days after the final selection of candidates
Job offer and acceptance by candidates with signing of the offer and employment contract: 5 days after receiving the offer
Completion of the full employment procedure for the selected candidates in Macedonia - 3 to 4 weeks. Our agency will provide a work visa for each worker before arrival and a temporary ID card within 5 days of arrival in Macedonia
Considering the quality of candidates and the retention guarantee (usually applicable for the initial 12 months of the permit, plus renewal options), the wait is well worth it. Moreover, when taking into account the financial losses caused by vacant positions and the high turnover rate among local workers, it is no surprise that hiring foreign workers is the best solution.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR OBTAINING A WORK PERMIT FOR A FOREIGN WORKER, WHICH MUST BE PROVIDED IN ADVANCE BY THE EMPLOYER, ARE:

• Signed and certified Mediation Agreement for Recruiting Foreign Workers
• Signed and certified Request for Recruiting Foreign Workers
• Notarized Power of Attorney for WISE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL to represent before the competent authorities
• Notarized Lease Agreement for Accommodation
• Proof of registration for mandatory health and social insurance in the home country
• Excerpt from the Trade Registry for the local employer
• Explanation for employing the foreign national
• Signed Employment Contract
• Request for Mediation to the Employment Agency
• Any other documents that may be additionally requested by the Lawyer or the competent institutions