Hiring the right job candidates for your open positions can make or break your new company location in Niger. However, you need to find the time to recruit candidates, learn Niger’s employment compliance laws, and more, all while managing your day-to-day business.
That’s why G-P offers a solution. As a global EOR, we can help you start working in days instead of the months it would take to establish a subsidiary.
Recruiting in Niger
Learning about Niger’s cultural nuances will help you through meetings and interviews, but you’ll also need to plan for the logistics of the recruitment process. Do you know the country’s best channels for sourcing talent? How familiar are you with the laws your company will need to comply with when you’re hiring in Niger? You’ll want to consider all of these aspects of the process before you begin your expansion.
Personal recommendations and word of mouth are some of the most common methods for recruiting in Niger. If your company is just entering the market, you might not have much success with these channels. You may want to consider partnering with a global EOR that already has an established presence in the country. Alternatively, you can try advertising your open positions in local newspapers and on job boards.
Laws against discrimination in Niger
Under the Nigerien constitution, all citizens have the right to work. The law forbids discrimination within the framework of citizens’ work and employment opportunities. The constitution doesn’t outline any particular characteristics that are protected from discrimination, but you should avoid asking prospective employees questions about any traits that aren’t inherently required for the position.
Citizens are allowed to join trade unions under Nigerien law, so a candidate’s membership should not factor into any hiring decisions.
Niger employment laws
Niger has several important employment compliance laws that you must follow. For example, Niger’s 2010 Labor Code requires all companies to hire nationals through direct recruitment or public or private hiring agencies. Before you terminate an employment contract, you have to consult with the Inspector of Labor. You also need to make sure you provide a safe working environment that allows employees to do their work and stay compliant.
Onboarding in Niger
After you learn how to hire employees in Niger, you also need to learn how to onboard them. We recommend reviewing the employment contract, your company’s important documents, and similar elements to make sure your new hires understand their relationship with your company. You can also consider providing job training that will make employees more comfortable with their position.
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G-P never forgets that behind every hire is a human being. That’s why we’ve backed our fully customizable suite of global employment products with our robust team of HR and legal experts, so we can remain at your side, ready to support you as you build your global teams. With the #1 global employment platform, you have the recruitment tools and services you need to find your perfect full-time or contract match.
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