TUC wants a 20% slash in utility tariffs
The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) says it backs government’s position for a downward review of utility tariffs, proposing that the cost of electricity...
Are fixed-term contracts really worth it?
We spoke to Vancouver-based Nicole Howell, founding partner at HHBG Employment Lawyers, who said the short answer is ‘no’. She explained the significant pitfall...
Amazon plans hundreds of layoffs
Amazon is cutting hundreds of positions at its headquarters and global operations, a move that comes after several years of significant growth.
The cuts were...
VRA disowns Energy Workers Association
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has assured its stakeholders that it would provide uninterrupted power supply to the nation to ensure safe and conducive...
Ban on recruitment to Gulf states bites
Employment Agencies in Ghana are feeling the pinch of the government’s ban on recruitment of Ghanaian labour migrants to the Gulf region for domestic...
How to handle a candidate looking for a pay rise
Negotiating an increased starting salary has the potential to be an awkward situation for both the new starter and HR rep across the table.
A...
ILO gets new Safety Code for shipyard work
Some 1.9 million workers around the globe will benefit from a revised code of practice which takes account of dramatic changes in the industry...
US House passes bill to address sexual harassment at the workplace
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a legislation that would reform the way lawmakers’ offices handle sexual harassment cases, the media reported.
The bill...
Where are the jobs you promised?
As President Nana Akufo-Addo presents his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament today, the main expectation of Ghanaians is about the...
Employee fired for stealing from patients’ fund
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency has fired an employee who allegedly stole between $1,500 and $3,750 – funds meant for financial assistance to patients.
The revelation...
