On Friday 05th July 2019, Minister Telemaque accompanied by high officials from her Ministry conducted a workplace visit to Bliss Hotel at Glacis. Situated on the northern shores of the Mahe Island Bliss Boutique Hotel was rename to ‘’Bliss Mahe Seychelles’’ on 01st November 2018, employs 43 workers which 17 only are Seychellois.

The Ministerial delegation was welcomed by the General Manager Mrs. Mylene Morel and other management staff. They were then taken on a guided tour of the hotel where she met and spoke to the staff members working in different department. Most of the staff Minister Telemaque conversed with expressed that they are happy with their work condition with a few raising concerns in regards to human resources.

This was brought up by Minister Telemaque during the debriefing with the Management team, which on their part pointed out that they are having difficulty to recruit and retain Seychellois staff members that in effect has some repercussion on the level of productivity at the hotel.

The management team was encouraged to establish a proper Human Resources department which will deal with all issues pertaining to recruitment and staff in general. She added that this will ensure there is proper system in place that will help boost staff morale and increase job opportunities for the Seychellois.

On their part, the Management team gave their commitment to make positive changes in regards to the points discussed. Such will be followed-up with a visit by employment officers in 3 months’ time.

Mrs. Morel thanked Minister Telemaque and her delegation for the visit and assured her that they would continue to maintain a close working relationship with her Ministry.

                   The accompanying photos show some highlights of the visit