1. "LABOUR MARKET ASSESSMENT IN THE NORTHERN ALBANIA"
Esmeralda SHEHAJ
Sulo HADERI
Ilia KRISTO

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSESSMENT
Assessment of the labor market demand,
Skills/professions sought by employers,
What employee recruitment and retention issues are facing employers,
Review of existing operating structures
Identification of new & alternative resources needed to better address labor market demand

3. Statistical data on employment

4. Statistical data on employment

5. Key findings 363 employment vacancies within the next 12 months.
7.7% in sales, 3.0% services in the accommodation and restaurant sector and 8.3% are general labour positions.
54.5% of respondents do not find it difficult to attract employees in certain occupations, while 45.5% do have difficulties.
76.6% in Wholesale & Retail sector, 57.1% in Construction, and Agriculture and Services sectors indicate that they do not have difficulties attracting employees in certain occupations.
73.9% of respondents that have difficulties say it is because of the shortage of experienced workers.
37%) consider the out-migration as an important issue in finding or retaining employees.

6. Important factors influencing employment in the North
Very slow rate of economic development of the region
Structural changes – a direct consequence of transition
Very slow development of the private sector in the urban areas
Few economic relations with the neighbour regions
Absence of connecting road infrastructure
Absence of specific measures for local business development

7. RECRUITMENT CHALLENGES
Lack of Skilled and/or Experienced Workers
Economic Volatility
Lack of Work Ethic/Discipline
Lack of Adequate Training
Lack of Local Training Facilities or Programs
Emigration
Lack of confidence in the Labour Offices

8. General Recommendations
Change the Attitudes and Economic Climate
Partnerships with Government
Partnerships with Educational Institutions
Positive Promotion of Undervalued Vocations
Create a Promotional Package for the Tourism in the Zone
Required Changes in Hiring Practices

9. Specific Recommendations
Increase Awareness of the Labour Offices
Disseminate Human Resources-Related Information
Develop a Human Resources Tool Kit for Employers
Promote Success Stories