The Demand Side - Employers

Employers currently hire more persons on work-permit than Caymanians!

Q: How many persons does this company employ who are: a. Cayman Nationals b. Other nationals on work permit?.

Work Permits vs Cayman Nationals

Based on 2474 workers ( n=123 Firms)

Of the 2474 persons currently employed across all 123 firms surveyed, 57% (n=1410) are reported to be Cayman Nationals and 43% (n=1064) Other Nationals on work permit.

Cayman National Work Permit

The Construction and Hospitality Industries drive the highest proportion of hired work permit holders.

Q: How many persons does this company employ who are: a. Cayman Nationals b. Other nationals on work permit?.

Firms in the construction industry accounted for 19% of employees reported on and was the largest employer overall followed behind by Hospitality and Tourism which accounted for 17% of all employees reported by participants in the survey. However, firms in Solar Photovoltaic and ICT industries reported being the largest employers of Cayman Nationals.

Some reasons for hiring Other Nationals on work-permit

“Good staff such as carpenters that are trained finish carpenters... It's very hard to find here.” Construction

“It’s a cultural thing. Caymanians are only interested in certain types of jobs. I just had to hire a bartender from Jamaica.” Hotel & Tourism