Doing Business

The Ministry of Labor is keeping a close eye on the payment of salary revisions …

Employers will have to make a first payment of salary revisions by the end of September, as required by law, stresses Maryaven Carramben.

9 months ago

Delay in implementing salary readjustment creates tension in workplaces

The report on salary relativity stays at Ministry of Labor: the ability of companies to pay poses a problem

1 year ago

Damaged optical cables… banks down!

The undersea fiber optic cable SAFE was damaged “off the coast of Africa”, according to a press release from Mauritius Telecom issued on Friday. The consequence is that the Internet connection on all floors, in homes and in businesses, is disrupted.

1 year, 1 month ago

Financing

The Ministry of Labor is keeping a close eye on the payment of salary revisions …

Employers will have to make a first payment of salary revisions by the end of September, as required by law, stresses Maryaven Carramben.

9 months ago

Amar Deerpalsingh: “a new salary increase could be fatal for many small businesses”

François de Grivel: “the weight of salary costs is becoming unsustainable for many companies”

1 year, 2 months ago

Bilateral relations: India will operate two special economic zones in Mauritius

It is a news bound by the Indian press.

2 years, 1 month ago

Global Business: Mauritius under the threat of GIFT City

KPMG took the opportunity of the visit of Manoj Kumar Vijai, Managing Partner of KPMG Mumbai, to organize a debate with the participation of leading financial services operators, on the theme GIFT City, threats and opportunities for Mauritius IFC.

2 years, 2 months ago

Soutien gouvernemental aux Petites et moyennes entreprises pour la compensation salariale

La Mauritius Revenue Authority invite les Petites et moyennes entreprises à soumettre leur demande pour bénéficier du Grant du gouvernement pour la compensation salariales de Rs 1000.

2 years, 4 months ago

Hausse des taux d’intérêt: à quand une nation d’investisseurs ?

Inflation oblige, les économies en développement affrontent depuis plus de deux ans maintenant les limites d’une économie tirée par la consommation. À Maurice, si les autorités ont pendant longtemps parlé d’inflation transitoire, les actions contre cette poussée inflationniste, incluant la politique monétaire, sont arrivées trop tard.

2 years, 5 months ago

HR

Delay in implementing salary readjustment creates tension in workplaces

The report on salary relativity stays at Ministry of Labor: the ability of companies to pay poses a problem

1 year ago

HRDC : lancement d’un nouveau Scheme pour financer la formation des formateurs

Un nouveau Scheme pour encourager la formation des formateurs et enseignants universitaires en informatique a été lancé à l’initiative du Human Resource Development Council (HRDC). L’objectif est d’aider les bénéficiaires afin qu’ils puissent actualiser leurs compétences et se familiariser avec les nouvelles technologies.

2 years, 7 months ago

43 Resume Tips That Will Help Get You Hired

When you haven’t updated your resume in a while, it can be hard to know where to start. What experiences and accomplishments should you include for the jobs you’ve got your eye on? What new resume rules and trends should you be following? And seriously, one page or two?

10 years, 10 months ago

7 Cover Letter Mistakes That Make Hiring Managers Cringe

Cover letters don’t get a lot of love. And considering how tough it is to write a good one, it’s kind of understandable that people tend to throw them together at the last minute (or update one they wrote last month), attach it to their resume, and call it good.

10 years, 10 months ago

10 Weird Things People Have Done at Work

When are we supposed to go grocery shopping, respond to friends' emails, make doctor's appointments or check our Facebook page?

10 years, 10 months ago

5 Ways to Figure Out What Interview Questions You'll Be Asked

It’s no secret that the best way to prepare for an interview is to practice answering questions aloud.

11 years, 1 month ago

Innovations

SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top

SpaceX's Starship rocket prototype experienced a major failure during pressurisation testing on Wednesday.

5 years, 7 months ago

Theranos is finally shutting down

Investors have lost nearly $1 billion in the company

6 years, 9 months ago

Bitcoin technology faces split, may create clone virtual currency

Bitcoin's underlying software code could be split on Tuesday to create a clone called "Bitcoin Cash," potentially providing a windfall for holders of the digital currency.

7 years, 10 months ago

The 10 Biggest Announcements from Google I/O 2017

Google just concluded its I/O 2017 keynote, where executives led by CEO Sundar Pichai laid out the company’s future roadmap for Android, Google Assistant, Google Home, virtual reality, and much more.

8 years, 1 month ago

Innovation: quand la protection de propriété intellectuelle fait mouche

Que ce soit le gouvernement ou le secteur privé, tous s’accordent à dire qu’il y a un grand besoin de promouvoir l’innovation au sein des entreprises à Maurice. Notamment pour pouvoir être plus compétitif sur le marché international.

8 years, 2 months ago

Malaysia Airlines First to Track Fleet With Satellites

Malaysia Airlines, which lost a wide-body jet with 239 people aboard three years ago in one of history’s most enduring aviation mysteries, has become the first airline to sign an agreement for space-based flight tracking of its aircraft.

8 years, 2 months ago

IT & Technologies

Damaged optical cables… banks down!

1 year, 1 month ago

Absa Mauritius inaugurates a Service Lounge at Tribeca Central, offering extended hours for its banking …

Absa Maurice presents its new Absa Service Lounge, open in the heart of Tribeca Central since Monday November 6.

1 year, 7 months ago

MRA : lancement d’un projet de facturation électronique

Par le biais d’un communiqué de presse daté du 26 octobre, la Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) a annoncé la mise en œuvre d’un projet de facturation électronique qui s’inscrit dans le cadre de ses stratégies d’innovation.

2 years, 7 months ago

Blockchain à Maurice : ” Il faut une réelle volonté politique pour adopter les nouvelles …

La Blockchain est un système décentralisé qui permet d’effectuer des échanges de données et des transactions financières de manière sécurisée, de partager ces informations dans un registre ouvert, et de conserver les historiques des transactions et données de manière permanente.

3 years, 1 month ago

FINTECH : Un Cryptoverse Summit prévu le 18 mai

Rendez-vous est donné aux spécialistes, opérateurs et entrepreneurs évoluant dans le domaine des crypto-monnaies pour le “Cryptoverse Summit” qui aura lieu le 18 mai, à La Scala au Caudan.

3 years, 2 months ago

La bourse de Maurice lancera une nouvelle plateforme de négociation en avril

Le 8 avril 2022, la Stock Exchange of Mauritius sera dotée d’un nouveau système de négociation, développé par Securities and Trading Technology (STT), un fournisseur de solutions pour les marchés financiers et de services basés sur des logiciels.

3 years, 4 months ago

Management

Seasonal work: employers want to employ young people aged 14 and over

The holiday period is an opportunity for many young people to make some pocket money for the holidays.

1 year, 6 months ago

Occupational Safety and Health Bill : amendes plus sévères pour employés et employeurs

The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill présenté à l’Assemblée nationale, vendredi, par le ministre du Travail, Soodesh Callichurn, prévoit des amendes sévères que ce soit pour les employeurs et les employés en infraction aux dispositions de ce projet de loi. Les débats devront se poursuivre lors de la séance de demain.

2 years, 6 months ago

Hôtellerie - Emploi des travailleurs étrangers: même des étudiants !

L’hôtellerie dit manquer de main-d’œuvre locale et a recours aux travailleurs étrangers, dont beaucoup viennent au pays comme étudiants. Certains hôtels en abuseraient.

2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 : ordre alphabétique en vigueur au Business Registration Department

En raison de l’augmentation du nombre de cas de la Covid-19 et de décès, le Corporate and Business Registration Department (CBRD), sous l’égide du ministère des Finances, informe le public que la consigne d’ordre alphabétique reste en vigueur.

3 years, 7 months ago

Délai étendu pour le renouvellement des permis d’hébergement

Encore un soulagement apporté par le gouvernement en cette période de crise sanitaire. Les employeurs, dont le permis d’hébergement de leurs employés, ont expiré au mois de mars, auront jusqu’à deux mois après la levée du confinement pour le renouveler.

4 years, 2 months ago

Confinement : les opérateurs font leurs demandes au GM

Une attention sérieuse sur certains sujets est demandée par les opérateurs économiques réunis au bureau du ministre du Développement industriel, Sunil Bholah, jeudi matin.

4 years, 2 months ago

Personal Effectiveness

Secteur de la pêche : 106 pêcheurs décrochent leurs cartes professionnelles

Ils ont suivi une formation de huit jours pour aller pêcher hors du lagon; Seules 520 candidatures sur les 725 retenues

3 years, 2 months ago

(HRDC) Career Guidance Toolkit – Emploi : préparer les jeunes pour leur avenir professionnel

Le choix d’une carrière après les études secondaires ou tertiaires demeure souvent difficile pour les jeunes. Souvent, par manque de conseils, ils se voient orienter vers des carrières qui ne leur sont pas appropriées.

4 years, 8 months ago

Comment réaliser son CV

Pour certaines personnes, avoir à faire son CV est compliqué. Quoi écrire ? Ou encore, comment le faire bien ? Voici donc quelques informations qui vous aideront à réaliser votre CV.

7 years, 11 months ago

5 Things a Hiring Manager's Probably Thinking During Your Interview (and What to Do About …

Whether you’ve interviewed over one million times or can count on one hand how many times you’ve been face-to-face with a hiring manager, the process is always stressful.

8 years, 7 months ago

How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions

Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview? While we unfortunately can't read minds, we'll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers.

8 years, 7 months ago

51 Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

You probably already know that an interview isn't just a chance for a hiring manager to grill you with interview questions —it's your opportunity to sniff out whether a job is the right fit for you. Which means: It's important to go in with some questions.

8 years, 7 months ago

PR

How to Pitch Yourself as an Expert to the Media

A friend of mine recently called and said she was about to draft a pitch promoting herself as a food expert to several broadcast outlets. She asked if I would take a look once she was done. Several days later, her email popped up. The subject? “This feels so weird.”

11 years, 7 months ago

7 Tips for Writing Better Business Copy

Even good writers make mistakes, from obvious repeats to subtle misspellings. It means we're human.

12 years ago

How to Be a Media Star

Press coverage can make a huge difference to your company. Here's how to conduct yourself like a pro.

12 years, 2 months ago

Criticized by the Competition? 4 Tips to Fight Back

The instinct to fight back when your company is attacked can be strong. But it pays to think twice before jumping into a public fray.

12 years, 3 months ago

How to Write a Convincing E-mail

Follow this simple, six-step system to ensure your e-mails get the job done.

12 years, 3 months ago

6 Ways to Get Noticed

Effective self-promotion lies somewhere between being a wallflower and a flaming narcissist. Find the sweet spot with these tips.

12 years, 3 months ago

Sales & Marketing

Nouvelles mesures sanitaires – Les commerçants dans le flou

Le Premier ministre a annoncé, jeudi dernier une liste de nouvelles mesures sanitaires à respecter à la règle, sous peine d’amende.

3 years, 7 months ago

Michael Kors to buy luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion

U.S. retailer Michael Kors has agreed to buy luxury shoemaker Jimmy Choo for $1.2 billion, snapping up a British company whose towering stilettos have been made famous by celebrity customers from Princess Diana to Kendall Jenner.

7 years, 11 months ago

Nike is planning to start selling directly through Amazon

Sportswear giant Nike is planning to open a store on Amazon.com, CNN reports. Mark Parker, Nike's CEO, reportedly confirmed that the duo are currently testing out a partnership.

7 years, 11 months ago

Amazon Makes Whole Foods Mecca For Millennials

Whole Foods Market has delivered on many attributes key to millennial shoppers, yet has not established itself as their grocery store of choice. Despite investment and innovation against this key demographic, Whole Foods has yet to crack their code. Acquisition by Amazon may close the gaps needed to make Whole Foods Market millennials’ retailer of choice.

8 years ago

Deciding where to post on social media is too damn hard now

Social media used to be so easy. You put your photos on Facebook and your definitely-not-million-dollar shower thoughts on Twitter. It was nice, simple, and stress-free. It’s not like today where you waste half of your day deciding where to post shit to.

8 years ago

Burger King ‘O.K. Google’ Ad Doesn’t Seem O.K. With Google

Google appeared to stymie a marketing stunt on Wednesday by Burger King, which had introduced a television ad intended to prompt voice-activated Google devices to describe its burgers.

8 years, 2 months ago