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45 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2016 Specialist recruiters Castille at Sigma 2016 CASTILLE, a leading specialist recruitment and search firm in Tech and Financial talent partic- ipated in Sigma 2016 organising panels in relation to HR, Regula- tion, Engagement & Retention in the Gaming Industry. The opening statement to the series of panels referred to one of the articles of the Harvard Busi- ness Review wherein engage- ment with millennials in general was cited as a top 3 concern for leading CEOs. Panellists Jamie Debono (Igaming Academy), Thomas Mahoney (MGA), Mi- chael Caselli (Igaming Busi- ness) & Savior Balzan (Modera- tor / MediaToday) discussed the unique position of Malta to de- velop its global relevancy in iG- aming on a global scale through education. They also discussed why companies in Malta should support the education effort and how these courses can help pro- fessionals develop further and in turn increase talent to our coun- try since at any one time there are over 1,000 vacancies within gaming in Malta along. The second panel discussed the delicate subjects of Skills Short- ages, Emerging Employment trends and the associated Legal and Tax implications. With their extensive knowledge in legal, audit and recruitment, Dr. Paul Micallef Grimaud (Ganado), Dr. Matthew Brincat (Ganado), Mirko Rapa (PwC) and Matthew Camilleri (Castille) discussed the reasons and evolving trends behind skills shortages, with candidates capable of software development being a prime ex- ample of the situation faced by many firms around the world. The demand is always exceeding the supply of available talent and Ian Busuttil Naudi as modera- tor questioned the panellists on ways of mitigating these short- ages through different methods, mainly through targeting of more EU candidates and third party nationals, using remote working, providing Internships and partnering with outsourcing providers. During the 2nd part of the event, Nathan Farrugia, CEO at Ultimate Performance took the stage and spoke about how one can future-proof their people to outperform competition. In this keynote, neuroscience met hu- man resource management, mo- tivation theory and performance strategy, to stimulate the audi- ence into thinking about how to prepare the workforce for mas- sive change. The final panel had a greater fo- cus on Employee Engagement for Digital Workers. From the expe- rience of specialists and industry research, it is known that Digi- tal Workers request and need varying workplace elements, not necessarily requested by other industries. The panel mem- bers Omar Bitar (Poker stars), Katharina Mifsud (Tipico), Mar- tin Schillig (Betsson), Marvin Cuschieri (FHRD) and Matthew Camilleri (Castille) contributed by using their experiences in us- ing the "HR Tool Kit" in order to optimise employee engagement and retention. Such tools include Training and Development, Re- wards and Compensation, Tech- nical Challenges, Positive Work- ing Environments, Diversity in the working place and the possi- bility for employees to thinking outside the proverbial box. Further details about the pan- els are available on request. Stock up on your Harley- Davidson merchandise CHRISTMAS is at our doorstep; it is the season for handing out gifts to all our loved ones. If you happen to be dealing with a mo- torbike enthusiast, we might have the perfect suggestion. Harley-Davidson merchandise make for great Christmas gifts to any motor bike aficionado. The Harley-Davidson 1903 enamel bowl set is perfect to serve some popcorn or chips during a night in with friends and family. The durable, enamel-coated steel bowls with the Harley-Davidson graphic would look great in any setting. Alternatively, go for the glass Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield Snack Dish. Its three compart- ments will help you keep your snacks separate, while the stain- less steel spreader and fork em- blazoned with the Harley-David- son font graphics are the final touch to a perfect presentation of your snacks. You might want to opt for a Har- ley-Davidson wall clock, which is available in a variety of colours and could add a lovely touch to your wall, be it in the kitchen, bedroom, or study. There is also a wide range of Harley-Davidson riding gear, with the limited edi- tion Willie G Harley-Davidson leather jacket being the highlight at the moment. These products are only a sam- ple from a wide variety available right now. Fapi Motors are the official distributors of Harley- Davidson motorcycles and mer- chandise in Malta. Visit our showroom at Mdina Road, At- tard during our Open Day (2nd to 4th December) and benefit from great discounts, or send an e-mail to info@FapiMotors.com for further details. Atlas Insurance PCC wins best European cell captive initiative ATLAS Insurance PCC's cell business expertise was ac- claimed internationally when it won Best Cell Captive Initiative for the 2016 edition of the Euro- pean Captive Services Awards. Organised by Captive Review, the European Captive Services Awards reward firms and ser- vice providers in the insurance industry which demonstrated the highest levels of excellence over the past 12 months. The winners were announced during the award giving ceremony that was held in Luxembourg, back to back with the biennial European Captive Forum which brings to- gether over 1000 industry stake- holders. The judges commented "The Maltese cell company specialists clearly showed a commitment to the protected cell company (PCC) structure and its innova- tive use for a range of clients. The judges were impressed by the Atlas understanding and f lexibility of PCCs, which is becoming particularly apt and more in-demand in a Solvency II world." Atlas's CEO Michael Gatt praised his team and added "This is yet another recognition of the expertise our team has built over the past decade in this special- ized sector, having assessed and implemented a variety of direct third-party, reinsurance and captive cells. This is also recog- nised by leading global insur- ance management companies that use our independent facility for their clients with manage- ment outsourced back to them." As a full EU member state, Malta presents opportunities for cells to write risks directly across the single market. Small mono-line insurers and cap- tives have found cells to be a more efficient alternative to having standalone companies. Where otherwise the EU's regu- latory capital and governance requirements could be a barrier to entry for start-ups including InsureTechs, Atlas is enabling such new entrants into the Eu- ropean insurance market, cata- lysing innovation. For more details visit: w w w. atlaspcc.eu Look out for Fatina Nuts at this year's Natalis Notabilis The historical, narrow streets of Rabat will soon become a magical Christmas wonderland you'd be a fool not to visit this week. Rows of decorated wood- en stalls along some of the most sought after streets in Rabat will make up the annual Christ- mas market that is coming to town for the first time this year. A number of guided tours will also be making the Franciscan Friary accessible to the general public, with the possibility of experiencing the peaceful at- mosphere that reigns within their secret garden. The Malta Christmas Car- ol Festival at the Franciscan church will be featuring some of Malta's best choirs in an elegant evening of classic Christmas carols. The Christmas market will display a selection of arti- san products and Northern Eu- ropean renowned food items, such as the bratwurst and the hog roast, alongside a choice of more traditional Christmas delicacies and beverages. A wide selection of Fatina dried fruit and nuts will also be avail- able. Fatina is the well-known Italian brand synonymous with healthy natural products; they are always packed with good taste and craftsmanship, and have been present on Christmas party tables for more than sev- enty years. Fruitland Company is one of the main sponsors for Natalis Notabilis, happening this week between 7th and 11th Decem- ber. Fruitland Company is the local distributor of the Fatina brand. For more information send an e-mail to info@Fruit- land.company or visit our stall at Natalis Notabilis.