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: Co-working Spaces Business GrowsThursday, April 4, 2019 WeWork, a U.S. company dedicated to renting shared spaces for work, announced that at the end of 2019 will begin operating in Costa Rica. WeWork will have its first location located in the project C3 (former Real Cariari), San Jose, in the General Cañas Highway, Cruce de San Antonio de Belen, with a building of 6 floors, with capacity for 2,000 people, informed the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde) through a statement. 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. Co-Working: Business IncreasesThursday, February 27, 2020 Almost a year after starting operations in Costa Rica with its first building, the American WeWork, dedicated to the rental of shared work spaces, announced that it plans to invest in two more properties in the next two years. In April 2019 it was announced that WeWork would have its first location in the C3 project (formerly Real Cariari), San José, in a 6-story building with capacity for 2,000 people. After having concluded the adaptation works, Microsoft, its first client in the country, is already operating in the building. 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. Dutch Trade Mission in Guatemala and Costa RicaMonday, April 8, 2013 Dutch producers of plants, vegetables and flowers will visit both countries from 11 to 18 May 2013, looking for investors interested in the sector. Information published by NethWork: Multi-purpose Tower Ready-to-UseMonday, December 21, 2020 In Costa Rica, in January 2021, the second tower of the Escazú Village complex will be inaugurated, which will initially have WeWork and Veinsa Motors as tenants. For the construction of the second tower, which has 11 levels and an extension of 20 thousand square meters, Portafolio Inmobiliario, the company that developed the project, invested $32 million. 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.
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. Panamerican Technology Group, S.A. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Changes in the Labor Market: What Are Employees Asking for?Thursday, June 3, 2021 As the pandemic has changed the ways of accomplishing tasks and telecommuting has gained ground in all markets, flexibility in terms of where and when to work will be one of the factors most valued by employees in this new reality. The threats caused by the spread of Covid-19, caused companies globally to look for new ways of working. Most teams chose to readjust their dynamics and focused on promoting remote work. |
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