Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I)The basic terms and conditions of employment

II)The rights and obligations of employers and employees

III)Who is covered by the Act.

How it will help:

-Ensure that the retailers follow the Act accordingly.

-Prevent any dissatisfaction by the staff on how should employees be treated.

-Provide a set of guidelines which the retailers to follow.

2) Professionals Skills Programme in Singapore

Brings together the entire range of skills upgrading and job assistance initiatives under the programme.

How it will help:

-Allow retailers to send their staff for upgrading courses especially during economy downturn to improve on their skills. This allow them to perform better in their job.

-Allow individuals to pick up courses related to retail sectors such as GEMS services. With these knowledge and skills, there is a higher chance for them to get their desired job in the retail industry.

-With such programme, the retail industry is able to have a pool of professional labour to tap on.