Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People who primarily earn their living from employment have been advised not to be excited about their alternative economic initiatives (side hustles) before they decide to quit their jobs. This advice was given by Denis Ngabirano, the proprietor of Sumz Food Company, a renowned snacks …
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WAKISO, Uganda | Xinhua | The continuous participation of Chinese enterprises in Uganda’s economic development has equipped local employees with professional skills and knowledge, helping them to build their dreams. Musitwa Abel is among the 32 local employees of the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Uganda who have just completed …
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This move is expected to increase compliance by 3% in the next few months as executives race to grow assets by Shs2tn towards 2025 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s National Social Security Fund has upgraded its web-based whistleblower portal to enable members to report defaulting employers in a seamless …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda effective September 1, 2023. The Bank will standardise the amount of parental leave it offers, providing parents the option of undertaking more equitable caregiving responsibilities …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank employees, including those in Uganda, will now be entitled to a minimum of 20 weeks of parental leave benefit. Standard Chartered Group recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda, effective 1 …
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COMMENT | MELISA ABOK | Often hailed as the secret ingredient behind a flourishing organization, employee relations orchestrate a graceful collaboration of, trust, and a touch of humor. In this article, I embarked on a journey through the wonders of employee relations and the art that keeps our workplace thriving! …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The global multi-energy company, TotalEnergies is to offer shares to its current and former employees in 94 countries. The French Company whose subsidiary is developing the Tilenga project in the Albertine and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline said over fifty-two thousand employees (52,602) in …
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COMMENT | TETTEH AYITEVIE | Human resources is no longer just a support system for your businesses and organisations. It is a key driver of growth and competitiveness. High performing organisations are profoundly aware of the critical role human resources plays in activating their overall success and continuously reimagine new …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 50 employees from the Multiplex Limited Parking last week petitioned Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago seeking for his intervention in their claim of unfair treatment and abuse of their rights. The petition which was handed over to the Lukwago at City Hall raised several …
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“Not everyone who retires has difficulties with the transition, but those that have not planned are at a greater risk of mental and physical health problems” COMMENT | Lydia Mirembe | “It would be quite disheartening for an employer to find their retired employee living in despicable conditions. Every employer should …
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