The Greek parliament is preparing to pass a new Immigration Law, which will allow Greece to recruit migrant workers from South and Southeast Asia – India, Bangladesh, and Egypt. This is an effort to resolve the country’s growing shortage of workers in key industries such as tourism, construction, and agriculture while continuing strict controls on illegal immigration. In this blog, we will look at the new Immigration Laws and how your business in Greece can recruit more migrant workers.
The New Immigration Legislation
The new law will simplify recruitment under bilateral agreements with countries like India, Bangladesh, and Egypt. It will make it easier for employers to bring in skilled workers, especially for large public infrastructure projects, through a fast-track process. This law ensures that businesses can fill essential roles quickly, aiding sectors that rely on seasonal or skilled labour. But the law also makes the penalties for illegal immigration harsher. Migrants who enter Greece illegally will not have the opportunity to legalise their status, reinforcing the country’s firm stance on immigration control.
The Labour Shortage Issue
The Greek government has issued over 80,000 visas to migrant workers in the past 2 years. However, this number is significantly lower than what the industries that are involved in tourism, construction, and agriculture need. By providing a new immigration policy, it will help facilitate the entry of foreign workers into Greece and allow businesses to fill their employment needs.
How Dynamic Staffing Services Can Support Your Business
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we recognise the challenges faced by employers when seeking foreign employees. We provide expertise to assist you with the challenges of hiring foreign workers as a result of the new employment regulations in Greece and the complications of recruitment and immigration regulations.
We offer a comprehensive service for your full-service recruitment requirements, including support with the visa application process, compliance management, and employee relocation services. We provide employers with support in finding the right candidates for job openings within the agriculture, construction, and tourism sectors, both temporary and permanent. With our assistance, you will have access to a large pool of candidates that match your requirements, allowing you to identify and hire the best possible employees quickly.
Conclusion
Businesses are seeking a trustworthy partner to support their recruitment of international talent and facilitate smooth transitions into Greece through immigration. Dynamic Staffing Services can help your business by connecting you with qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you would like us to support your recruitment efforts, please call +91-11-40410000 or email clientservices@dss-hr.com.
