Subcommittees under the Social Capital Commission
The DEI Subcommittee aims to address workplace inequalities related to gender, sexual orientation, and other differences. It focuses on supporting businesses in adopting inclusive workplace policies, where diversity and equality are recognized both in the workplace and society. The Subcommittee strives to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities to engage, be appointed, and advance at work. Additionally, it encourages businesses to treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
The world of work is rapidly evolving, with technology playing an increasingly significant role. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated trends such as remote work, digitization, and automation, which have fundamentally impacted organizational operations and productivity. As a result, businesses have had to adopt more agile and flexible work arrangements.
The Future of Work, Employee Engagement & Talent Retention Subcommittee aims to help businesses navigate these changes while enhancing employee engagement and retention. The Subcommittee’s main focus includes:
Research and Benchmarking: Analyzing and defining key trends in the local employment landscape, including sector-specific benchmarking, to better understand the evolving workforce needs.
Technology Impact: Assessing the impact of innovative and disruptive technologies on the workforce and workplace, and offering insights and advice on adapting effectively.
Emerging Work Practices: Reviewing emerging work practices such as freelancing, remote work, and new generational preferences, and developing practical guidelines to help organizations implement these practices.
Transformational Leadership: Promoting the integration of transformational leadership techniques to foster employee engagement, drive business success, and retain top talent in a dynamic work environment.
Advocacy and Recommendations to Authorities:
- Training and Skills Development: Advocating for enhanced training infrastructure and strategies to address reskilling challenges, skills shortages, and evolving development needs.
- Attracting and Retaining Talent: Supporting businesses in creating guidelines to attract and retain talent, focusing on newer generations’ expectations to build organizational capacity and resilience.
- Legislative Support: Advocating for a conducive legislative framework that supports the adoption of new work practices, ensuring businesses can remain agile and competitive in the changing work dynamics.
The Employability & Talent Attraction Subcommittee believes that people are the key enablers of any organization's success. Its focus is on empowering youth by enhancing their employability skills and creating opportunities for career development. By emphasizing young talent, the subcommittee aims to build a solid foundation for Mauritius's future workforce, ensuring that businesses can attract and nurture the next generation of leaders. This initiative seeks to help young people realize their potential, improve their career prospects, and contribute to the sustainable growth and innovation of Mauritius’s economy.
The main aims of the Subcommittee are to:
Enhance Employability: Develop initiatives that improve youth employability by equipping them with the skills required to meet the demands of the modern job market and fostering a supportive career development environment.
Attract and Retain Young Talent: Create strategies to attract and retain young talent, ensuring organizations have access to a diverse and capable workforce that can drive innovation and growth.
Promote Partnerships: Encourage collaborations between businesses, educational institutions, and government bodies to support youth employment, enhance training opportunities, and create sustainable career pathways for the younger generation.