The Minister for Labour and Human Resource Development, Ms Idith Alexander was warmly welcomed by the former President, Mr James R. Mancham at his residence Glacis-sur-mer on Monday 11th March 2013, to discuss pertinent issues in regards to employment. In this vein, a comprehensive Manpower Policy; non-Seychellois workers and productive employment were the main issues discussed in relevance to the…
The 19th February 2013 saw the first of a series of talks, aimed at post-secondary school students, for the first year students at the School of A Level Studies. This was delivered by the Chief Executive Officer of the National Human Resource Development Council (NHRDC) who was accompanied by a Human Resource Officer. This meeting was followed by another one…
On Friday 22nd February 2013, the Minister for Labour and Human Resource Development, Ms Idith Alexander, launched the first of a series of visits to various workplaces planned for this year. To mark this occasion, the Minister opted for another first by visiting two establishments located on Praslin, namely the Raffles Hotel and the Seychelles Petroleum Praslin Depot on Eve…
People who are searching for a job can now either go to their respective district administration or a regional centre which covers their district to apply for employment. The Minister for Labour and Human Resource Development Idith Alexander yesterday visited private employment agencies as well as regional labour officers stationed in various district administrations on Mahe. She was accompanied by…
A new committee is working to improve Seychelles employment laws and working conditions under a decent work concept initiated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2004. Since then, many member states have developed programmes at national level to make easier processes to improve their country’s working conditions. The project to be implemented is called the Seychelles Decent Work Country…
The youth employment crisis was the focus of an address by the Minister for Labour and Human Resource Development Idith Alexander at the 101st conference of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) being held in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference this year, being held from May 30 to June 14, is focusing on the activities of the ILO during the past two…
As part of its activities for the Productivity Awareness Week (May 14 – 18, 2012), the Ministry of Labour and Human Resource Development is promoting a culture of productive employment amongst our population. But what does Productivity means?Productivity is simply defined as the efficient use of resources, labour and materials for the production of goods and services. In other words,…
Minister Idith Alexander on Friday visited the Sainte Anne Resort & Spa as part of this year’s plan of action to strengthen collaboration with workplace organisations on labour and employment issues. Ms Alexander has the portfolio for Labour and Human Resources Development and has started a series of visits to work places with the aim of familiarising her new administration…
Ministry of Education, Employment and Human ResourcesEmployment Department09.03.11PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION (ILO) ASSISTS EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT TO FINALIZE REVIEW OF NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT ACT 1995 A one day workshop organised in partnership with ILO was held on Wednesday 9th of March at 0900hrs at the STC Conference Room to open discussions on finalizing the review of the National Employment Act 1995.…
Press Release: 15th July 2011. - The Employment Department in Ministry of Education, Employment and Human Resources is organising a series of meetings for jobseekers throughout the month of July and August for all districts on Mahe as well as Praslin and La Digue. This initiative follows the President’s National Day Address on 18th June 2011, with the main objective…
