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Archives for November 16, 2016

Costa Rican employers face difficulties to hire

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

35% of Costa Rican employers have trouble finding qualified candidates. This data comes from the 2016 Talent Shortage Survey by Manpower Group, which also notes that the talent shortage is the most severe since 2007. Of the more than 42,000 surveyed employers, 40% are experiencing difficulties in filling roles within organizations. However, Ana Gabriela Chaverrí, […]

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Businessmen want to stop RECOPE collective bargaining agreement

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Union of Business Chambers (UCCAEP) presented a constitutional appeal against RECOPE collective bargaining agreement, which was seen as “abusive.” The business sector declared that there are out-of-proportion benefits that users are paying in fuel rates. As consequence, they are asking the judges to curb the agreement achieved by the government and the union. Franco […]

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Beware! House doctors are carrying out medical procedures to obtain a driver’s license

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

A Facebook page is offering costumers to go to their homes or offices to carry out the necessary, medical procedures to obtain a driver’s license. It is not an illegal practice but authorities are concerned. According to Enrique González, from the Committee on Traffic Medicine from the Medical College of Physicians, some experts’ license opinions […]

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10 tips to take a one-day trip

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

If you want to take a a one-day trip, pay close attention. You can get the most out of your time if you follow these 10 tips. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), through “Vamos a Turistear” campaign, made a list of factors that people must take into account when planning a trip of this […]

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Gerald Murray is driving a referendum to promote medical cannabis

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Advocates of medical cannabis have a goal: to promote a referendum in the coming months. They made a formal request to the Supreme Electoral Court in order to have the authorization and start collecting signatures. The initiative is driven by Gerald Murray, a 33-year-old man who aims to be the presidential candidate from Partido Unión […]

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Who are the Centennials?

November 16, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Millennials are the generation of young people who love the flexibility and freedom and whose ages range from 19 years old to 32 years old. They need and look for technological support, they adapt quickly to changes, they are passionate, but they need motivation. However, they are not alone because the Centennials have now arrived. […]

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