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. 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. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Guatemala.
TACA will fly Tegucigalpa - San José - Tegucigalpa in the same dayThursday, October 23, 2008 The direct flight will start on november 15 and will be operated on a daily basis with ATR equipment. "This flight responds the request of our business customers for a flight that allows them to travel back and forth from Tegucigalpa to San José in the day", stated Claudia Arenas, Communications Director of TACA. Panamerican Technology Group, S.A. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Foreign Direct Investment StatisticsThursday, July 8, 2010 The World Bank unveiled a website with data and statistics to analize which countries have better conditions for FDI. The Investing Across Borders website is a public database offering hundreds of previously unavailable data points on each economy covered by the report.
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Supply Chains Predictive Analytic benefitsFriday, September 3, 2021 Unlike historical analytics, predictive supply chain analytics allows you to anticipate and prepare for the future, taking out the conjectures planning processes and improving decision making. Predictive supply chain analytics use advanced technological tools such as machine learning, geomarketing, data mining that enables organizations to identify hidden patterns, understand market trends, identify demand, establish pricing strategies, achieve a high return on investment, optimize and reduce inventory costs. Costa Rica: Anti Dumping ManualFriday, May 16, 2014 The manual contains information about how to detect unfair trading practices by competitors and the procedures to request an investigation. "It is important for the productive sector, especially SMEs, to be aware of the procedure for requesting an investigation into unfair trade practices and safeguards in order to protect productive enterprise development through mechanisms that are designed to protect them," said Marvin Rodríguez, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Industry and Trade. |
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