Businesses urged to prioritise workers

Why trade union density matters now more than ever - Barbados Today

In the current globalised environment, the digital age and artificial intelligence have combined to change the face of the labour market. This is the conclusion that has been reached, based on the nature of workplace reforms that include the introduction of new technologies. The end result of these initiatives is a decline in the number of people to be employed. With the understanding that union density is a measure of the percentage of a labour…

Businesses urged to prioritise workers

Caribbean businesses are being called to place greater emphasis on people-first initiatives that prioritise employee well-being, growth, and inclusion. This message was at the forefront of a recent People Leaders Breakfast Meeting hosted by leading telecommunications provider Flow, in collaboration with the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC)at the Hilton Barbados.The forum brought together human resource leaders, union representatives, and …