Employee retention beyond fixed-term contracts in Malta
Fixed-term contracts have a role in Maltese employment, but they shouldn’t be used to retain staff. Under the Employment and Industrial Relations Act, if an employee leaves early, they may owe up to 50% of their remaining salary. Some companies use fixed-term contracts as a retention tool; however, this breeds resentment, not loyalty. To improve…
Read MoreHiring TCNs already in Malta: Employer’s guide
If you are looking to hire a Third-Country National in Malta, the fastest and most cost-effective route is often the most straightforward one. TCNs who are already living and working in Malta can be hired through a Change of Employer process, which bypasses several time-consuming steps in overseas recruitment. This means you do not have…
Read MoreWhy Maltese companies are hiring TCN talent in 2026
Malta’s labour market has never been more international. With domestic talent pools unable to keep pace with the island’s sustained economic growth, Maltese employers are increasingly turning to Third-Country Nationals to fill critical roles. But the decision to hire TCN talent is not simply a gap-filling exercise. For employers who understand the data, it is…
Read MoreEmployee perks and benefits in Malta: What workers actually want
Flexible working hours are the most sought-after perk in Malta, with 73.8% of workers listing them in their top three ideal perks, according to a 2025 survey by Konnekt of 500 Maltese workers. Remote work flexibility is the next most popular, at 61.8%, followed by comprehensive health insurance at 51.0%. The survey highlights a significant…
Read MoreHealthy, happy, productive: the best well-being programs for employees
HR leaders nowadays are balancing the need to reduce turnover and prevent burnout while maintaining high productivity levels. It’s now clear that looking after employee well-being is no longer optional; it is the most effective way to reach these business goals. However, it is vital to remember that well-being initiatives should never be used to…
Read MoreWhy the importance of feedback in the workplace is non-negotiable
As a leader, you invest in strategy, technology, and market positioning. But what if the most powerful driver of your company’s success is something less tangible? It’s a healthy feedback culture. Too often, there’s a gap between what leaders think and the reality their employees experience, a culture of silence where potential stagnates and talent…
Read MoreHow to develop an effective talent management strategy in Malta
In Malta, HR managers and CEOs know that the “war for talent” is more than just a business cliché – it’s a daily challenge. With unemployment at a record low, the economy is thriving, and the most critical factor for sustainable growth is finding, keeping, and developing the right people. Hiring ‘as needed’ is no…
Read More7 recruitment metrics every employer should track to optimise hiring
Relying on gut instinct is no longer enough to hire the right people. Recruitment metrics give HR leaders clear, measurable insight into every stage of the hiring process, from sourcing to onboarding. With real data, organisations can spot bottlenecks, benchmark recruitment efficiency performance, and demonstrate return on investment to senior leadership. When you track the…
Read MoreEmployee retention factors you can’t ignore in Malta’s competitive market
The global competition for talent has entered a new phase: the fight against workforce disengagement. Employee engagement globally dropped to 21% in 2024, costing the world economy an estimated $438 billion in lost productivity. In larger economies, a disengaged employee means reduced productivity. But in Malta, where the talent pool is limited, disengagement is a crisis,…
Read MoreHow to future-proof your business with smart workforce planning (+free template)
Business success isn’t solely about having the best product or service; it’s about having the right people with the right skills, and keeping them. Yet, many companies find themselves in a constant cycle of reactive hiring – hurrying to fill unexpected vacancies, struggling with skill gaps, and watching costs rise out of control. What if…
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