107th International Labour Conference begins
This year’s International Labour Conference (ILC), an annual event by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) begins today at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, with...
MPS assures workers of partnership
The management of Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) has assured workers against layoffs as the company prepares to introduce advanced technology in its ports...
AIDS’ impact on the labour force costs billions in lost earnings
In addition to human suffering, HIV and AIDS cause billions of dollars in lost earnings, largely as a result of the deaths of hundreds...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa gives half his pay to Mandela charity
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he will be donating half of his salary to charity.
Mr Ramaphosa said the gesture was aimed...
Businesses ran by women should enjoy lower taxes, group says
A cross-border council on women in business recommends that companies controlled by women should get lower tax rates.
The Canada-United States Council for Advancement of...
Ghana needs hourly pay for productivity
In a national drive towards enhancing productivity, Ben Arthur, a labour expert has called for the adoption of an hourly pay system in Ghana...
Zimbabwe workers reject salary increase, further talks ongoing
Zimbabwe’s public sector workers have rejected an improved salary offer of 15 percent from President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government and want wages for the lowest...
Vodafone boss Vittorio Colao to step down
Vodafone's chief executive Vittorio Colao is to leave the mobile phone giant in October after 10 years at the helm.
He will be replaced by...
Labour Commission plunges into work
The newly inaugurated National Labour Commission (NLC) has plunged into work five days after President Akufo-Addo swore in the members.
The delayed inauguration of the...
Young Chinese are sick of working long hours
Glitzy nightlife, museums, live concerts – Shanghai promises everything that attracts young professionals to an expensive city. But Li Zhepeng, a 25-year-old who arrived...
