<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' version='2.0'><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:43:27 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>Employment Jamaica</title><description/><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/ejam1.html</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>5</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569.post-537019843364049517</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-02T13:22:33.208-05:00</atom:updated><title>SEASONS GREETINGS FROM E-JAM</title><description>END OF YEAR MESSAGE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In reviewing our achievements of this year and reflecting on our future directions, I would like to start off by acknowledging our employees. Their commitment played a critical roll in E-JAM’s progress. There have been particular moments where I have been especially proud of what the company has achieved because of their interactions.  Hard work lies ahead in 2008, as we strive to put more Jamaicans to work.  On behalf of the Management team, we thank you all for your efforts and look forward to working together in the New Year.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. &lt;br /&gt; ~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During 2007 we made progress in many areas.  Looking back - our achievements were many:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.employmentjamaica.com/newsletters/dec_07.pdf"&gt;READ MORE...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/2007/12/seasons-greetings-from-e-jam.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569.post-5592696349597951458</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-02T13:13:33.155-05:00</atom:updated><title>ARE WE CONFUSING MEN ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN SOCIETY?</title><description>There has been a lot of talk lately in the media here in Jamaica about the marginalization of males in our society.  In fact, this has become rampant in many countries. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Are we confusing men about their role in the world as media images of stupid, or abusive fathers degrades and minimizes masculinity?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Boys are falling further behind in school, spending more time in remedial classes, have a higher dropout rate than girls; more are on drugs and more are in jail.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.employmentjamaica.com/newsletters/nov_07.pdf"&gt;READ MORE...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/2007/12/are-we-confusing-men-about-their-role.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569.post-3726317409952365168</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-02T13:01:19.149-05:00</atom:updated><title>E-JAM APPLAUDS NEW GOVERNMENT'S PLAN TO CREATE AN EDUCATED WORKFORCE</title><description>Bruce Golding, our New Prime Minister promised that he would create an educated productive workforce; attract investors that create real jobs; eliminate corruption; etc.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jamaica has recently entered a new political era, after having been governed by the PNP (People’s National Party) for eighteen years.  The country voted on September 03, 2007 to elect the JLP (Jamaica Labour Party) headed by Bruce Golding.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Jamaicans must unite as a country to make learning accessible and affordable.  Only through collective efforts and new thinking can we meet this challenge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.employmentjamaica.com/newsletters/oct_2007.pdf"&gt;READ MORE...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/2007/12/e-jam-applauds-new-governments-plan-to.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569.post-6830044707912415836</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-12-02T11:58:56.822-05:00</atom:updated><title>E-JAM Welcomes Home Their Workers!</title><description>We congratulate the majority of our returning workers for doing a good job and making our country proud.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During the past few weeks, scores of E-JAM’s H2B workers returned to Jamaica after completing their work assignments in the U.S.  For some, this was their second, third, and fourth time on the work program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“When I went to the Hilton Hotel, Marco Island, Florida, at first I had problems adjusting to the new environment.  After a short while my job as a housekeeper got easier and the experience became more exciting.  I am now back in Jamaica and I can’t wait to return to the U.S. E-JAM has opened up a new world for me, which has helped me to become a better person – I attribute my achievements to E-JAM – Thanks  E-JAM.”    -    Nadine Campbell&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.employmentjamaica.com/newsletters/sept_07.pdf"&gt;Read More...&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/2007/12/e-jam-welcomes-home-their-workers.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</author></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8205172457146525569.post-4523595204564429226</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:08:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2007-11-16T08:24:29.511-05:00</atom:updated><title>EMPLOYMENTJAMAICA.COM SPECIALIZING IN SEASONAL WORKERS UNDER THE H2B AND J1 VISAS</title><description>E-JAM, Employment Jamaica is a diversified human resource agency serving the needs of employers and jobseekers in Jamaica. The company also specializes in the recruitment of Jamaican workers to fill seasonal positions, primarily for businesses in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the past year the agency, has placed Jamaican workers and college students at major hotels, resorts and companies throughout the USA, under the H2B and J1 Work/Travel and Training Program. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;E-JAM’s operations are computerized with an online interactive database of diversified and experienced Jamaican employees in various work categories for hotels, resorts, restaurant and other service related businesses. In addition, the database includes skilled and professional candidates, university and college students. The company has a state of the art website with an interactive employer/job seeker interface and will soon provide resume video options.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The company is set to be a national employment, training and career centre.  It sees itself as a pioneer in Jamaica, creating a labour market mechanism, which brings workers and employers together quickly, economically and efficiently.  It also has an office in Florida to better serve its U.S. clients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;E-JAM invites all business owners and job seekers to visit their website www.employmentjamaica.com and take advantage of online facilities to post job vacancies and resumes FREE;  to utilize the Pre-Employment Testing - a cost saving service that makes it easy to identify the ideal job applicants; and to submit an article, or highlight your company in their monthly newsletters - http://www.employmentjamaica.com/newsletters.htm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In January 2008, the company will launch an initiative to establish its Employ-A-Teen, summer employment program, using its resources to place high-achieving, goal-oriented Jamaican youth in full, or part-time jobs in Businesses Island wide. The program will match teens with host businesses, so youngsters can obtain real-world work experience and be taught business etiquette and professional skills. Any size business may participate, It costs little money and time, but offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to invest in a teen’s future.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;E-JAM Employment Jamaica is now the fastest growing Jamaican job site on the internet and they will continue to provide cost effective and efficient services to employers and job seekers alike.</description><link>http://employmentjamaica.com/blog/2007/11/employmentjamaicacom-specializing-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (E-JAM (Employment Jamaica))</author></item></channel></rss>