Prudence in Winner
Ms. Prudence Rowe was all smiles as she received her prize (Dinner voucher for two), when her resume was declared the best by the 2008 Job Expo' Committee.  (Read More)

Published: Thursday, 15th May, 2008

The Ministry of Labour Welcomes a New Leader
The staff of the Ministry of Labour would like to extend a most heartfelt welcome to the Senator the Hon. Arni B. Walters, Minister of State (Labour & Civil Service) of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs, Energy, Labour and Civil Service.  (Read More)

Published: Thursday, 15th May, 2008

Should We Train or Should We Hire Skills?
In an increasingly competitive and dynamic business environment being transformed by globalization, Barbados must develop goods and services of the highest quality to effectively compete in the international market. An essential prerequisite for the efficient delivery of high quality goods and services is the availability of skilled labour.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

The Economic Development Experience of Singapore: Lessons to be Learnt
In July of 2005, I had the opportunity to visit the Island city-state of Singapore to attend a training course entitled "The Economic Development Experience of Singapore". The course covered topics ranging from the role of Government in the new society to anti-corruption and macroeconomic policies and it was an interesting experience that offered a new perspective on development strategies.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

Barbados: An International Example of Social Dialogue in Action
A key element of the ILO's decent work concept is social dialogue, i.e. the collaboration between representatives of government, employers and workers on labour related issues as well as issues of general economic and social policy. Social dialogue has been a defining feature of Barbados' industrial relations environment for many years. From as early as the 70s, informal, ad hoc tripartite consultations were conducted to address prevailing economic issues. However, it was not until 1993 that social dialogue became formalized into a social partnership as workers and employers' organizations collaborated with Government to find joint resolutions to the economic problems, and to reverse the eroding competitive edge of the country in that period.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

Barbados Plays Host to the 2006 Annual Review Meeting- Canada/Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme
Under the Canada/Caribbean Farm Labour Programme, now called the Canada/Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, Barbadian workers are given the opportunity to seek overseas employment to fill the labour shortages that Canada experiences in its agricultural industry.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

CAREER SHOWCASE: APPRAISERS, VALUERS AND AUCTIONEERS
In this feature, we will look at unique and interesting careers and occupations that exist in the Barbados labour market. In this issue, the Career Showcase highlights:  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: Preparing for the 21st Century Workplace in Barbados
Managing diversity requires acknowledging, understanding, accepting and valuing cultural differences with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation and religion.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

Is the Customer Always Right?
Services are rendered to the customers in real time, which makes the quality of the service very important. The product is consumed by the customer the moment it is delivered. Therefore, there is no time for inspection to make sure that the product is good before it reaches the client. There is no return of the product. This is why service excellence is so important.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

THE FEMINIZATION OF THE BARBADOS LABOUR MARKET
The Barbados Statistical Service produces a very useful indicator called the participation rate. This rate provides a measure for the economically active adult population that participates in the labour force. The labour force refers to those who are either employed and those who are actively seeking work.  (Read More)

Published: Monday, 15th May, 2006

Latest Snapshot of the Barbados Labour Market