Collective bargaining is the process of negotiation that takes place between Trade Unions (Labor unions) and Employers. Representation by employers in most cases is by management who may come along with Board members in certain organizations. Collective bargaining takes place in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees such as remunerations, working conditions, grievance handling procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. In Uganda, this [...]

It does not matter whether you’re still at school, a recent graduate, or employed and want a change of role, looking for a job can be quite a challenging process. You have to handle it delicately to get the benefits of finding a good job The job market across the East African region (Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda are desirous positive for jobseekers. With quite a higher youth unemployment it is [...]

Do you want your business to benefit from contracts with the government, international organizations, and established corporate companies? If your answer to this question is Yes, then you must demonstrate higher levels of commitment to compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You must follow the highest standards of business ethics. Your company and all your business partners must be ready to take responsibility for ethical behaviour. You have [...]

By Robert Mwesige If you're interested in seeing a minimum wage in Uganda, you may be disappointed to know that despite the Minimum Wage Bill being passed by Parliament in February 2019, it was ultimately disallowed by the President in August of the same year. A minimum wage is the lowest payment that employers cans legally pay their workers. It is also known as the “price base” below which an [...]

Money lending is a great business idea that can be successful in Uganda. If you have the capital and are ready to start, you must ensure your new business is well-planned, adequately registered with the relevant authorities, and legally compliant. Who is A Money Lender? According to the tier 4 Microfinance and Money Lenders Act (Money Lenders) Regulations of 2017, a "moneylender" refers to a company involved or planning to [...]

In a bid to foster private sector development, the Government of the Republic of Uganda created a One Stop Center. This is an inter-institutional project that brings together all players that make it easy for both local and foreign investors and entrepreneurs to easily start and operate a profitable business in Uganda. The center was established to integrate services of key government agencies with an online platform that will enable [...]

Scope – This Article Discusses the Best Ways for Planning A Tender Response and Prepare the Most Appropriate Responses to A Request for Proposal (RFP, Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Quotation (RFQ. This Content Will Also Help You Learn How to Write A Winning Tender Bid Response to The Different Solicitations in Uganda. This Article Is Simply A Guide and Does Not in Any Way Guarantee That You [...]

Induction is an opportunity to welcome your recruit to the organization. It can help them settle in and ensure they have the knowledge and support they need to perform their role. You need the right tools and information to handle the different phases of the induction including pre-boarding, Day 1, and the first 90 Days. Hiring the best person for the job requires planning, preparation, organization, and working through a [...]

Scope – This Article Discusses how you can Develop and Submit an Effective, Responsive, and Winning Tender Proposal in Uganda. The Writer (Robert Mwesige) Advises on the Best Way to Participate in The Tendering Processes by Developing and Submitting an Effective, Responsive and Winning Proposal Tender Proposal for The Provision of Goods, Works, and Services. Writing an effective response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the things [...]

It was a Friday evening when I received a call from one of my lecturers of Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) of Makerere University. For me, it was the first time I was receiving his call but he sounded like someone adding to a discussion we had seemingly had a week before. I tried to let him know that we had not spoken as he was vexed to maintain [...]