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Death of 26 year old has sparked a broader conversation about the pressures faced by young professionals and the need for companies to place a higher priority on employees’ well-being COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | The tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, a 26-year-old employee at the accounting firm Ernst & …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) have found that a new model known as P.O.W.E.R. can help reduce and redistribute the burden of unpaid care work traditionally borne by women. Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer …

Why we need to think beyond the hype of the four-day week and talk about the very nature of work COMMENT | YAELLE AMSALLEM & EMMANUELLE LEON | Is reducing working hours a sign of progress? Since the 19th century, the number of hours spent at work has been steadily declining …

COMMENT | MICHAEL JJINGO | It is so important to take time for yourself. “Take time to love yourself. You deserve it”, says Avina Celeste. Although most leaders have a sense of the fortitude, energy, and stamina they require to be successful, few of them make investments to bolster them. We …

Move to expose ‘who owns what’ COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Who is the real owner of the multi-billion dollar telecoms giant, MTN Uganda? How about the fast-rising oil and gas marketing company, STABEX? Depending on who you talk to, several names will be whispered. Yet, quite often, the whispered …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women activists want unpaid care work to be recognized as valuable work since it contributes to the social and economic development of societies. The activists were speaking at a validation workshop at Mestil Hotel where academicians, activists, and government officials gathered to discuss research …

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! …

COMMENT | Lydia Mirembe | A story is told of a young factory worker, whose hands were crushed as he operated a machine in the factory. Having lost both hands, he could not carry on with his job, and was forced to take early retirement. His employer sent him home with …

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 …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | Almost 23 percent of people in employment worldwide have experienced violence and harassment at work, whether physical, psychological or sexual, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and its partners. The survey, first of its kind and published on Monday, found …