Tag: Working

Firms in PNG Lose 10 Working Days for Each Employee Every Year Due to Violence: IFC Study

New research shows family and sexual violence is costing employers in Papua New Guinea almost 10 days of work per employee each year, equating to a financial impact of PGK 7.3 million (US$2.1 million) for participating companies. The research, revealed in the report Workplace Responses to Family and Sexual Violence in PNG: Measuring the Business Case​, underscores the vital role employers play in supporting staff impacted by family and sexual violence. The report by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Business Coalition for Women, shows the cost of family and sexual violence to businesses is ... Read more

The John Abio Scholarship – Working to Inspire Future Entrepreneurs

Future entrepreneurs enrolled in a business undergraduate program in the US are now welcome to apply for the John Abio Scholarship. After graduating from Southern Methodist University with a B.A. degree in Political Science, John Abio spent the start of his career working his way up within large insurance companies. However, John soon became interested in founding his own business and successfully formed companies within the Finance, Medical, Oil & Gas, and Real Estate industries. John currently resides in Boca Raton, Florida, with his family and is excited to share his knowledge and passion for business with the next generation. ... Read more

Hong Kong – Government and Working Group assist dine-in catering premises in improving air change or installing air purifiers with multi-pronged approach (with photos)

Government and Working Group assist dine-in catering premises in improving air change or installing air purifiers with multi-pronged approach (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The Secretary for Food and Health has earlier stipulated a requirement on air change or air purifiers to be complied with in dine-in catering premises in the directions in relation to the catering business under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Regulation). The Working Group, established for the smooth implementation of the requirement, together with various government departments have been adopting a multi-pronged approach in assisting ... Read more

Hong Kong – Government and Working Group strive together with stakeholders to assist dine-in catering premises in improving air change or installing air purifiers

Government and Working Group strive together with stakeholders to assist dine-in catering premises in improving air change or installing air purifiers ******************************************************************************************      The Secretary for Food and Health has earlier stipulated a requirement on air change or air purifiers to be complied with in dine-in catering premises in the directions in relation to the catering business under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) (the Regulation). The Working Group, established for the smooth implementation of the requirement, together with relevant government departments continued to proactively co-operate with stakeholders including catering business operators ... Read more