Tag: ILO
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![Time to prioritize social justice [ARTICLE]](https://citibusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WhatsApp-Image-2023-05-01-at-4.05.46-PM-4.jpeg)
Time to prioritize social justice [ARTICLE]
May 1st is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope. After three years of the COVID-19 crisis, followed by inflation, conflict, and food and fuel supply shocks, we badly need this. But the promises of renewal made during…
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ILO organises training programme for SCORE implementing partners on gender equality
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has this week organised a two-day training programme for implementing partners of its Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme. The focus of the programme is on gender parity at the work place to curb all sorts of discrimination that could potentially drag the success and growth of small and…
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Ghanaian informal sector businesses undergo training to boost capacity
In its bid to sustain competitive and responsible enterprises within the informal sector, the International Labour Organisation, ILO, has commenced a training programme for some trade associations in the country like the Federation of Professional Trade Associations. The programme is part of the ILO’s contribution to enhancing the capacity of the informal sector due to…
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COVID-19: Business owners urged to be measured in reducing employee numbers
National Project Coordinator for Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE), a project under the International Labour Organisation, ILO has stated that reducing the number of employees in the current economic environment, as part of measures to control the negative impact of COVID-19 on businesses, is not the best decision for business owners. According to him,…
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Stakeholders discuss business strategy to improve productivity for SMEs
Business owners have met to discuss the sustainability plan of the Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) project to improve upon productivity and competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The two-day engagement is to also help in strengthening the structures of implementing partners to facilitate the continuous of SCORE in the country.…
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ILO, Management Development and Productivity Institute sign MoU to support SMEs
ILO SCORE Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) to facilitate the transfer of responsibilities for sustainability of SCORE training activities in Ghana. The Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) program is an ILO global scheme that seeks to improve productivity and working conditions of Small and…
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![Domestic workers in Ghana and COVID-19 [Article]](https://citibusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/domestic-workers.jpg)
Domestic workers in Ghana and COVID-19 [Article]
Many organizations have laid-off workers with others slashing salaries of their workers due to the adverse effect COVID 19 has had on businesses. Most of these persons we have heard of or know are captured and fall within the formal sector. But there are many others, who provide critical roles usually in private homes and…
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![Is accumulated leave under Ghanaian law; and can leave be lost when it’s not taken? [Article]](https://citibusinessnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/1-4.jpg)
Is accumulated leave under Ghanaian law; and can leave be lost when it’s not taken? [Article]
Under Ghanaian labour law, every worker is entitled to holidays with pay or leave. Section 20 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) mandates a minimum of 15days leave with full pay for every worker in any calendar year of continuous service. The floor of 15 days leave in each calendar year cannot be breached…