The Social Capital Commission

The Social Capital Commission (SOC) of Business Mauritius was established with the mission to foster the development of strong social capital through business. Its key objectives are as follows:

• To create a paradigm shift in employer-employee relations to enhance competitiveness, attractiveness, and business models.
• To offer relevant professional support services, re-engineer corporate culture and human capital development, and strengthen industrial relations.

To achieve these objectives, the Social Capital Commission focuses on the following:

1. Re-engineering corporate culture: The Commission promotes a shared understanding of the roles of enterprises and the workforce in the social and economic development of business, built around a system of shared values.

2. Reworking human capital development: The Commission aims to continuously improve cross-functional processes within human resources management, offering members platforms for exchange and benchmarking of best HR practices.

3. Reinforcing industrial relations: The Commission advocates for conducive business and labor legislation, and promotes fair working practices among members by setting up an observatory and benchmarking labor practices.