1. Chapter 7 Government And Tripartism Trade unions Government Employers

2. Functions of government Legislative Executive Judiciary Parliament - makes law Ministry - administers laws Court - interprets laws if there is dispute

3. Ministry of Manpower (build talent capital) Six strategies Integrated manpower planning Lifelong learning Increase talent pool Improve work environment Develop manpower industry Develop strong partnership

4. Industrial Arbitration Court Hear disputes Register and certify CAs Interpret and award CAs

5. NWC Tripartite representation Formulate wage guidelines Recommend adjustment in wage structure Suggest incentive schemes Recommendations will form basis for negotiation between employers & union

6. Factors Considered by NWC Economic performance Productivity growth International competitiveness Unemployment Inflation

7. NWC Highlights 1972-78 1979-84 1985-87 1988-now Moderate increase High increase Wage restraint Qualitative recommendation

8. Workforce Development Agency (WDA) set up in September 2003 Objectives: Enhance employability & competitiveness of employees and job seekers Build lifelong education and training schemes for workers

9. Tripartite Panel on Retrenched Workers Specific Recommendations Shorter work week Temporary layoff Re-train under SRP

10. MCYS: Work-life Unit Objectives promote work-life harmony at workplace encourage companies to be work- life friendly

11. WORK-LIFE FRIENDLY Flexible work arrangement Leave benefits Employee support schemes - childcare, wellness, social activities Work-life structure - employee needs analysis

12. Benefits of Work-Life Strategies Attract and retain talents Less staff turnover Higher staff morale Less absenteeism Higher productivity Good corporate image