Sectors

Hundreds people were employed in the insurance sector in Malta. Over half are employed directly by insurance companies and the remainder employed by organisations directly related to the industry such as insurance broking, loss adjusting, loss assessing, actuarial consultancy, risk management, captive management and outsource services providers.
Malta continued to see write a growth in the insurance industry during 2015. With increasing budgets and confidence in the global market this trend is set to continue into 2016. However this has created a talent shortage as there has been no significant increase in the number of qualified insurance professionals. This has had an overall effect of making the Maltese insurance industry into a very candidate led market.

To enable Insurance businesses to attract, and more importantly secure, the best possible individuals, organisations need to act efficiently and have to reduce the time from initial identification of requirement, to interview, to offer and acceptance.

Talent in the Maltese market is generally highly qualified.  Companies are now insisting that individuals will need to have achieved a minimum level of professional competency in order to be considered for a new position.

Increasingly, as the market for talent becomes more competitive, more Insurance professionals are continuing on to advanced qualifications.

We partner with a range of clients in the insurance & reinsurance industry.  We have a history of providing permanent, temporary and contract staff from trainee through all levels to the boardroom.

If you are looking for a new opportunity or have a requirement for your business, with our dedicated Insurance recruitment team, you need to make ManpowerGroup  Malta our first point of call.

The iGaming industry has become a fundamental part of Maltese economic with currently 280 companies upholding active licenses and over 8,000 people locally employed by the sector. The success of the Maltese gaming hub is attributable to the European Union directives and regulations, including corporate rules and money laundering safeguards and a strong gaming legal regime.

Hospitality industry is an important sector of the Maltese economy, contributing to about 16% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), over the past five years. Airlines and Cruising lines open new routes every year. According to a survey by STR Global Hotel, an independent ranking company, occupancy rates ranked second in Europe. With our globally experience in hospitality industry, Manpower has managed to build a strong knowledge of the sector. This enables us to provide excellent services with a focus on value-added, practicality and innovation.

People employed in the Finance and Accounting sector in Malta are employed in a vast number of different areas which include:

 – Chartered Accounting
– Management Accounting
– Certified Accounting
– Public Finance Accounting
– Auditing
– Consulting
– Corporate Finance
– Tax Planning
– Payroll

The Accounting and Finance sector remains positive.
This is set to continue for 2016 with higher budgets being allocated for acquiring new talent. There is currently a skills shortage, particularly in areas of risk analysis, management and cost accounting, global and financial analysis, and compliance and regulatory standards

The Marketing industry is currently undergoing a shift towards the digital sector. More and more companies are starting to realise the power and potential of marketing for their organisation. With social media becoming a more prominent source of advertising, the necessity of producing high quality user generated content has become a key component for organisations.

At Manpower we understand the importance of marketing and the effect it can have on an organisation. Marketing is the perfect example of the human age coming to the fore of business rather than human capital. Marketing is a very powerful tool which if implemented effectively can ensure your products viewed in a whole new light.

As a result it is important to be able to find new opportunities for ambitious individuals in order to harness their abilities. It is Manpower’s task to ensure that the individuals talents and ambitions match that of the company to ensure the placement is a win-win for all parties.

The multilingual sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Malta and it is expected to grow at a similar rate to the Maltese economy in 2016.This is largely due to an increased presence in EMEA headquarters located across the country however many SMEs are now expanding and hiring multilingual professionals. The multilingual sector is a candidate driven market with a particular demand noticed in the DACH, Benelux and Nordic markets. However, companies are expanding to cover Asian languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, Russian and Japanese.  Malta boasts a strong multilingual talent pool.

The multilingual industry in Malta is versatile, encompassing a variety of roles for all qualifications. Using broad terminology, the main groups that we hire for:

– Customer care – providing support to customers of company products and services. Potential to grow to supervisor or training role
– Technical support – Providing troubleshooting on IT issues both in-house and external customers
– Sales – This can be from telesales, field sales, and negotiation of contracts or business development.

Some of the languages we recruit for include the following:

– German
– Dutch
– Swedish
– Danish
– Norwegian
– Finnish
– Russian
– Polish
– Turkish
– Arabic
– French
– Spanish
– Italian
– Greek
– Portuguese

If you are searching for a new opportunity or looking to recruit talented multilingual professionals contact our dedicated multilingual team at Manpower Malta.

Due to the improved performance of the Maltese economy, the number of sales professionals on the Maltese market has increased significantly in the last year and is expected to maintain its growth. New organisations have entered the market along with expansion from incumbent businesses’ leading to increased competition. Most companies are looking not only to consolidate current business but pursue new channels for increased sales. As a result experienced and talented sales professionals in all industries are once again invaluable to their organisations.

The software sales industry and the Gaming industry have seen a major upturn with more progress being made in the last year. Betting and Gaming companies have found a home in Ireland as a base for the EMEA market. This has given sales individuals more opportunities than previously expected as companies compete in an ever expanding industry. The roles tend to be quite varied as companies search for Inside Sales, Lead Generation Specialists and high Skilled IT professionals.

Recent trends have shown companies are willing to pay competitive base salaries and commission is uncapped. This is to give employees a further incentive to explore new verticals for business development. As a result it has become a very candidate led market as employers are willing to pay for exceptional staff. Experience is a very valuable commodity and candidates are being judged on what they can offer the company.

The number of jobs advertised online in the Human Resources sector increased by 12% in the past year.

The general outlook for the year ahead is that there will be another positive increase for the sector. As with most sectors many employers are very specific on the criteria they are hiring for and will only consider candidates who meet their exact requirements.
The type of specific requirements they are looking for include stronger sector and industry knowledge, relevant qualifications or expertise such as recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development and more project management skills.

In 2015 we saw a considerable increase with 20% of candidates moving roles in the Office Support & Administration area. As in previous years the demand for temporary, contract and permanent office support staff is on the rise and looks to continue to increase in 2016.

In 2016 we expect to see an increase in demand for:

– Executive Assistants
– PA’s
– Receptionists
– Administrators

With more startups expected in Malta in 2016 the focus remains on hiring more multi skilled administration candidates to support a variety of areas in a fast growing business.

Take a look at our infographic for insights into the role of administration.

The nature of the industrial sector means you’ll often need to recruit quickly, but that never means compromising on quality.
We know that when you’re faced with rapidly changing production or manufacturing targets, it’s important to closely match your workforce numbers with business needs. We understand that you need to know you’ve got the right people on board who can get the job done, first time.
Whether it’s peak production or a special project; a handful of people or an entire workforce – we’re the expert at recruiting skilled and unskilled staff across the Manufacturing and Production sectors.

We’re focused on finding candidates with the skills for the job. Using our battery of industry-validated assessments to pinpoint each candidate’s skills, abilities and work ethic, we can identify the right person for your needs, when and where you need them.

With Manpower, it’s all about maximizing productivity, without sacrificing on quality.

Typical job vacancies we recruit for:

 – Picker / Packers
– Assemblers
– Warehouse Operatives / Supervisors
– Continuous Improvement Specialists
– Labourers / General operatives
– Process and Quality Improvement Specialists
– Test Technicians
– Manufacturing Engineers

Thousands people are employed in the transport & storage sector in Malta. Careers in the Supply Chain Industry comprise of purchasing, supply & materials management roles, manufacturing processes, inventory management, warehousing, distribution & transport. Customer service roles include order, customer & vendor management.
Typically, supply chain professionals enter via one of two industry routes – operations or planning. Within the former, employees work in manufacturing or inventory, freight, warehousing & distribution while those in the latter specialize in supply chain strategy development, vehicle routing & load planning. Roles in manufacturing include procurement, materials management & production.

The Supply Chain & Logistics market can be segmented into 3 areas:

– Retail
– Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
– Logistics

The Retail sector includes the transport, warehousing & distribution of ambient, chilled & frozen produce – companies operate 24 hour sites, requiring staff at all times, and consequently this is an area requiring ongoing recruitment. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS) for the first quarter of 2016 predicts employment growth of +9% for (wholesale & retail).

Within the Logistics sector, skills & experience in demand include transport & distribution, inbound logistics, inventory management & order processing. Employees with pick & pack expertise, finance, management reporting, & reverse logistics are in demand. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey predicts employment growth of +8% for Transport & Storage.

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology is an area that continues to grow well in Malta, with an employment outlook of +17% predicted for Q1 2016.