The WORK FROM ASIA Agency has announced an innovative solution to Romania's construction sector labor shortage through a strategic partnership with the Philippines, according to a press release. Approximately 1000 skilled workers will be temporarily seconded to Romania under an agreement between the two sides to help the construction industry overcome the labor shortage.
"Given the acute labor shortage in the construction sector and the long time it takes to place foreign staff, WORK FROM ASIA proposes a new mechanism for the secondment of skilled workers, which brings real benefits for both employers and foreign workers. Under temporary secondment, workers from the Philippines will come to the country much faster, because we are not talking about getting a permanent work permit, but we are basically talking about staff who will come to us strictly to do their work for the duration of each project and who are actually employed by a Philippine company," said Yosef Gavriel Peisakh, general manager of WORK FROM ASIA, the statement said.
The workers who will be seconded have experience in various construction specializations and will be quickly integrated into ongoing projects in Romania. They will help to complete the works and reduce delays affecting the sector.
"Through this partnership, Romania secures an additional source of skilled workers while the Philippines benefits from job opportunities for its citizens. This measure is seen as an important step in addressing the labor crisis in the sector and an example of international collaboration in the face of current economic challenges," added Yosef Gavriel Peisakh, according to the same statement.
The secondment of foreign workers is in accordance with European regulations on labor mobility, as they are contracted on a temporary basis and their integration into the Romanian market is coordinated with the national authorities in order to ensure compliance with labor legislation.
This collaboration between WORK FROM ASIA and the Philippines could be a model for other areas facing skills shortages. The initiative demonstrates the effectiveness of international measures in tackling the labor shortage facing Romania.
Romania currently has an estimated shortage of around 150,000 construction workers, putting pressure on major infrastructure projects such as highways, hospitals, schools and housing. The drop in the number of active workers in the sector, through retirement or migration, exacerbates the problem.
"Importing skilled workers from the Philippines can be a key solution to Romania's acute labor shortage. Filipino workers are well trained and motivated to contribute to the success of the Romanian economy, and by implementing appropriate integration and collaboration measures between the two countries, Romania can benefit from this valuable labor resource and overcome the labor shortage it is facing", concluded Yosef Gavriel Peisakh, general manager WORK FROM ASIA.
