The successful vacancy exchange project in Lagos, Nigeria, involving two of our clients, is entering a new phase. A survey on the subject by Global Connection’s Research Department has provided some interesting insights.
Great interest among companies
Preliminary results of our survey are now available. They indicate that no less than two-thirds of the respondents (HR and Global Mobility managers) are interested in taking part. And two-thirds of these respondents especially believe in opportunities for project-based vacancies. Opinions on working with a so-called preferred applicant status, however, varied greatly.
Pilots in Europe, Asia, Africa and USA
Respondents suggested many pilot locations. Singapore received the highest score, followed by Amsterdam / The Hague; New York / Boston; Lagos and Shanghai. We will be developing plans for a number of pilot projects, in collaboration with respondents.
Lagos takes the lead
Meanwhile, the successful collaboration in Lagos between HEINEKEN and WAMCO (FrieslandCampina) is set for expansion. On November 20, representatives of Consolidated Breweries, HEINEKEN International, Nestlé Nigeria, Nigerian Bottling Company (Coca-Cola bottler), Nigerian Breweries and Global Connection met in Lagos, to discuss the right formula for Lagos and what opportunities exist to involve more companies in addition to KLM and Unilever, who have already shown their interest.
Pictured from left to right: Victor Famuyibo (Nigerian Breweries), Marie Owoniyi (Nestlé Nigeria), Michelle Bertrams (HEINEKEN International), Jacqueline van Haaften (Global Connection), Grace Omo-Lamai (Nigerian Bottling Company), Ellen Jansma (HEINEKEN International) and Chuma Nwankwo (Consolidated Breweries)
