Employees play a big role in making an expansion successful. However, recruiting and hiring can be difficult in another country where you have to learn new tax laws, employment compliance regulations, and more.
G-P has a team of legal and HR experts ready to help streamline the hiring process. As a global Employer of Record (EOR), we can hire employees and assign them to work for you. You won’t have to worry about hiring, compliance, or anything else aside from running your business.
Recruiting in Cameroon
Companies can save a considerable amount of time and money by tapping into the right recruitment channels. Job seekers in Cameroon will often begin their search for employment online, so job boards are a good starting point when it comes to sourcing talent.
Companies can also advertise open positions in local newspapers, such as the nationally distributed African Post. Word of mouth is another common recruitment tactic in Cameroon. For this reason, many companies choose to work with a global EOR that already has an established presence and network.
Laws against discrimination in Cameroon
While Cameroon’s anti-discrimination legislature may not be as robust as the laws in other countries, certain restrictions protect employees and potential hires from unfair treatment. Cameroon’s constitution promotes equality on the following grounds:
- Religion
- Race
- Sex
- Beliefs
As a result, employers cannot discriminate based on these characteristics. You should avoid asking direct questions about these traits during interviews and casual conversations with potential hires.
How to hire employees in Cameroon
The process of learning how to hire workers in Cameroon differs based on the type of employment. If you want to hire employees using a fixed-term contract, it must be in writing and for a duration of a maximum of 2 years. For national employees, companies can renew a fixed-term contract once, after which it becomes an indefinite term contract. For international workers, different rules apply.
It’s not legally required to put indefinite-term contracts in writing, but we still recommend it to avoid any labor disputes or conflicts. These contracts should be in the local language and include important employment terms such as benefits, compensation, working hours, termination requirements, and more. Offer letters and employment contracts that include compensation or other salary amounts should include those numbers in Central Africa CFA francs.
Cameroon employment laws
Cameroon’s employment compliance laws continue well into an employee’s tenure with your company. You need to follow the country’s legal working hours — 40 hours a week for all sectors except agriculture, which is 48 hours a week.
Employers are allowed to offer overtime work temporarily for an exceptional or seasonal overload of work, inability to complete work during a fixed delay, or when you can’t hire additional staff. Overtime compensation should be outlined in the employment contract to make sure employees understand the terms of the extra work.
Onboarding in Cameroon
Onboarding is left up to individual companies, so you can determine the best way to introduce employees to your business. That said, you can take certain steps to make employees feel comfortable with your business and their new position, including:
- Meeting with the employee on their first day or week.
- Offering essential job training.
- Organizing events that allow all new hires to meet.
- Reviewing the employment contract and other important documents.
Grow globally with G-P.
G-P never forgets that behind every hire is a human being. That’s why we’ve backed our fully customizable suite of global employment products with our robust team of HR and legal experts, so we can remain at your side, ready to support you as you build your global teams. With the #1 Global Growth Platform™, you have the recruitment tools and services you need to find your perfect full-time or contract match.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you recruit, hire, and onboard anyone, anywhere.