Caribbean employment not expected to decline…with appropriate intervention BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Caribbean governing bodies, businesses and other entities will need to make a targeted effort to create jobs and encourage investments this year if they’re to maintain the positive job growth that much of the region saw in 2022. This is according to the latest…
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Report: Flex work could improve Jamaica’s labour
CAPRI: Productivity suffers when workers don’t have enough time to take care of other obligations KINGSTON, JAMAICA — A perceived labour productivity issue in Jamaica could be addressed if businesses were to offer more flexible work options to their employees. [caption id="attachment_6114" align="alignright" width="436"] Flexible work is one way employers can help their workers with…
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IMF: Caribbean nations should increase skilled labour
Despite rapid economic rebound, the Caribbean’s not out of the woods just yet BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — As the Caribbean continues its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, a major global financial organization is urging the region to focus on skilled labour to help that recovery along. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its most recent economic…
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IDB: Empower SMEs to create more jobs in the Caribbean
Caribbean Employment Inc. CEO says more jobs and SME growth go hand-in-hand BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will directly lead to more jobs in the Caribbean. [caption id="attachment_3951" align="alignright" width="300"] The IDB says strengthening SMEs will lead to more job growth.[/caption] This is according to a new report undertaken by the…
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