Hiring Risk Assessment
Identify and mitigate risks in overseas manpower recruitment. Each risk includes likelihood, impact, warning indicators, and proven mitigation strategies.
Risk Overview
- Total Risks Identified
- 8
- High Impact Risks
- 5
- Risk Categories
- 8
Risk Matrix
Key Finding: Most hiring risks are preventable through proper due diligence. Working with a licensed, eMigrate-registered agency reduces risk exposure significantly. The highest-impact risks (visa rejection, skill mismatch, early attrition) are addressed through trade testing, document verification, and replacement guarantees.
Risk Scoring Methodology
Likelihood
Impact
Risk Level
Risk Register
Visa Rejection
ImmigrationEmployment visa application rejected by destination country.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •Previous visa rejections in worker history
- •Incomplete or incorrect documentation
- •Medical fitness issues
- •Security check concerns
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Thorough document verification before submission
- •Pre-screening of worker immigration history
- •GAMCA medical pre-clearance
- •Work with licensed agency familiar with requirements
Medical Unfitness
HealthWorker fails GAMCA medical examination.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •Pre-existing health conditions
- •Age-related concerns (45+)
- •High-risk occupation history
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Pre-GAMCA health screening
- •Clear communication of medical requirements
- •Maintain backup candidate pool
- •Allow for re-examination time in timeline
Document Attestation Delays
DocumentationDelays in MEA or embassy attestation process.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •Peak season (August-September)
- •Complex educational documents
- •Documents from less common institutions
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Begin attestation parallel to other processes
- •Use authorized attestation agents
- •Maintain document tracking system
- •Plan for 5-7 day buffer
Early Attrition
RetentionWorker leaves within first 3 months of deployment.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •First-time overseas worker
- •Significant family obligations
- •Misaligned salary expectations
- •Poor job description clarity
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Clear job and conditions briefing
- •Realistic salary discussion
- •Pre-departure orientation (PDOT)
- •Agency replacement guarantee
Skill Mismatch
QualityWorker skills do not match job requirements.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •Vague job specifications
- •No trade test conducted
- •Resume inflation
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Detailed job specifications with skill matrix
- •Mandatory trade test for technical roles
- •Video interview with employer
- •Reference verification
Regulatory Changes
ComplianceChanges in immigration or labor laws during recruitment.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •Announced policy reviews
- •Election or government changes
- •International relations shifts
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Work with updated agency on regulations
- •Build flexibility into timelines
- •Monitor government announcements
eMigrate System Issues
TechnicalTechnical issues with India eMigrate portal.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •System maintenance announcements
- •Peak usage periods
- •New system updates
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Complete eMigrate early in process
- •Have backup submission dates
- •Work with experienced agency
Accommodation Non-Compliance
OperationalWorker accommodation does not meet standards.
⚠Risk Indicators
- •No accommodation inspection
- •Overcrowding concerns
- •Remote project locations
✓Mitigation Strategies
- •Pre-arrange accommodation meeting standards
- •Document accommodation specifications
- •Municipal compliance certificate
Top Risk Mitigation Strategies
Use Licensed Agencies
Work only with agencies registered on India eMigrate portal and licensed by destination country labor ministry.
Conduct Trade Tests
Require practical skill assessment for all technical roles before final selection and visa processing.
Verify Documentation
Verify educational certificates, experience letters, and identity documents before initiating visa process.
Pre-GAMCA Screening
Conduct preliminary health screening before GAMCA to identify potential medical fitness issues early.
Clear Job Briefing
Provide detailed job description, working conditions, and salary information to set realistic expectations.
Replacement Guarantee
Ensure agency contract includes 90-day replacement guarantee for early attrition or performance issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest risk in overseas manpower hiring?
Skill mismatch is the highest-impact risk for employers. A worker who cannot perform the job requires replacement, incurs additional costs, and delays projects. This is mitigated through proper trade testing and video interviews before deployment.
How common is visa rejection for workers from India?
Visa rejection rates are low (under 5%) when working with licensed agencies. Common causes include incomplete documentation, medical issues, and prior immigration history. Pre-screening eliminates most rejection risks.
What if a worker leaves within the first 3 months?
Early attrition is covered by agency replacement guarantees (typically 90 days). The agency provides a replacement worker at no additional recruitment cost. Employers only pay visa and travel for the replacement.
How can employers reduce hiring risks?
Key risk reduction strategies: (1) Work with licensed, eMigrate-registered agencies, (2) Conduct trade tests for technical roles, (3) Verify documents before processing, (4) Provide clear job descriptions and expectations, (5) Ensure PDOT completion for worker orientation.