Measuring the Working Environment is EssentialWednesday, June 1, 2011 The problem is how to make the measurements objective and how to measure without succumbing to the pressure generated by the expectation of inclusion in the rankings of companies with the best working environments. The Great Place to Work Institute has managed to convince companies that a good working environment is beneficial and brings good results and because of this many are working seriously to improve theirs. Successes of the "Better Work" ProgramMonday, January 28, 2013 Starting in 2011 the "Better Work" Program has generated improvements in working conditions and competitiveness in free zone companies in Nicaragua. From a press release issued by the Ministry of Labour in Nicaragua: The best companies to work for in Central America and the CaribbeanMonday, July 28, 2008 The Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW) has cited 22 firms from Central America and the Caribbean as being the best places to be employed. "We are dedicated to making a better society, helping companies transform themselves into excellent work places," says Institute official José Tolovi. The Best Companies to Work ForFriday, May 15, 2009 FedEx Express is first, Kimberly Clark second, followed by Oracle Caribbean, SC Johnson, Diageo, McDonalds and Agrisal Group. In the rankings elaborated by the Great Place to Work Institute of Central America and the Caribbean, FedEx repeated as the best company to work for within Central America and the Caribbean. Californian farmers seek Central America laborTuesday, April 15, 2008 The search for a steady labor force has some Valley growers working with government leaders in Central American countries. Farmers face a growing uncertainty over the supply of workers from Mexico. Without the personnel to harvest the crop food would rot in the fields. It is a scenario farmers fear so they've been working with leaders in Central America to try to establish a guest-worker program. Better Working Conditions Attract More InvestmentThursday, July 31, 2014 Nicaraguan textile companies expect an increase in sales after obtaining 'Better Work' certification which establishes better working conditions for employees. The implementation of the program run by the International Labour Organization is a condition of international clothing brands such as Levi's, Target, GAP and other textile mills which need to buy materials to make their clothes, therefore its implementation in Nicaraguan companies is key to improving competitiveness and attracting new investment to the sector. Scholarships for Horticultural Training for EntrepreneursMonday, April 8, 2013 An intensive course is being offered in the Netherlands on new technologies and innovation in the horticulture industry worldwide. From information published by NethWork: Nicaragua: $ 2 Million for Labor LawsFriday, October 8, 2010 The amount donated by the U.S. is for project "Better Work" which links the application of labor laws and international trade opportunities. The Secretary of Labor of the United States, Hilda Solis, said that with this project, "Nicaragua joins the countries which accept what is considered a gold standard for the enforcement of labor rights in the textile and clothing sector." Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Textile Factory Closes Temporarily in NicaraguaTuesday, March 24, 2009 The US textile company, Cone Denim, temporarily closed its 850-employee plant in Nicaragua. The denim manufacturing plant, International Textile Group, was inaugurated in the middle of last year with an investment of $100 million. Immigration reforms in El Salvador allow workers to enterMonday, November 17, 2008 El Salvador has authorized Honduran and Nicaraguan workers to enter the country to work in the sugar cane harvest for this season. Immigration authorities have still not established the exact number of workers from each country that they will allow since each company made the request for labor individually. Panama Canal Regulation More FlexibleThursday, October 1, 2009 PCA extended, for an additional 7 months, its temporary plan for reducing costs and making its reservations system more flexible. The temporary plan, in effect since June, modifies the definition of ballast (vessels without cargo nor passengers) for container ships using the Canal. It also changes the reservation system, to increase its flexibility and reduce fares. Nicaragua Bans P&G ProductsThursday, December 17, 2009 A judge from Managua ordered an import ban for 21 products from different companies, most of them from Procter & Gamble. The prohibition and suspension also affects products stored in temporary warehouses. Rewarding Good PerformanceFriday, August 21, 2009 Acknowledging and rewarding good performances improves employee satisfaction and increases the organization's productivity. Explicit recognition must be part of the staff management strategy, as much as an adequate remuneration policy. Salary is not the only source of satisfaction for employees. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
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