Minister Idith Alexander embarks on workplace visits

The Minister for Employment and Human Resource Planning, Ms. Idith Alexander, has undertaken her first official workplace visits since assuming office. Two tourism establishments - STORY Seychelles and Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort & Casino - were selected for the occasion.

During the visits, Minister Alexander engaged with staff both collectively and individually, followed by a tour of key departments within the two establishments. The ministerial delegation later held a debriefing session with senior management.

Employees raised several concerns, including qualified Seychellois being overlooked for senior positions in favour of expatriate workers, shortages of manpower in certain departments, ineffective management of absenteeism, issues surrounding recruitment procedures, amongst others.

Staff also called for a review of the Employment Act to allow private sector workers with five or more years of continuous service to receive their compensation every five years, rather than only at the end of their tenure.

In her discussions with staff and management, Minister Alexander emphasised that safeguarding workers’ rights remains a national priority. At the same time, she urged employees to respect employment laws and regulations to foster strong and harmonious relations with their employers.

The Ministry of Employment and Human Resource Planning reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fair and balanced workplace relations, particularly in the tourism sector, which continues to serve as the cornerstone of Seychelles’ economic development.