“Trust doesn’t come from a social media post or a job advertisement. It comes from listening, learning and demonstrating respect.”

When U.S. employers face labor shortages, two questions often come up: Should we depend on the H-2B visa program or recruit directly from Puerto Rico? At Isla Talent, we specialize in connecting companies with skilled workers from Puerto Rico, and the difference couldn’t be clearer.

As is often mentioned by industry professionals and landscaping companies, finding reliable labor is as challenging as ever. It’s causing many companies to expand their search for employees outside the country, but with uncertainty regarding the political climate, many companies can only wait and see what happens with immigration and H-2B policies.