The best employer will be determined for the first time in Vitebsk

October 2, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The best employer will be determined for the first time in Vitebsk, BELTA was informed by the economics department of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee. The Vitebsk City Executive Committee, the public association "Association of Employers and Entrepreneurs" of the Vitebsk region, and one of the city's online job resources have become founders of the city award "Best Employer of Vitebsk 2012". According to the founders, the main goal of the project is to promote the development of civilized labor relations, improve the image of employers in the regional center, and contribute to increasing the social responsibility of business. Organizations of any form of ownership that have been operating in Vitebsk for at least three years can participate in the competition. Depending on the number of employees, 4 nominations have been defined: from micro-organizations with no more than 15 employees to large enterprises with more than 250 employees. Applications for participation will be accepted until the end of November this year. In addition, only those organizations that have had no cases of industrial injuries during January-September, and also have no wage arrears, debts to the budget and the Social Protection Fund of the Population, can be participants in the competition. The evaluation criteria will include the salary level, staff turnover rates, expenses for professional training and skill development of employees, and the availability and variety of the social package. Employers can earn additional points for an active advertising campaign and even for organizing leisure activities for their employees. The activities of employers will be evaluated by an expert jury, which will include representatives of city authorities, trade unions, and public associations of entrepreneurs. Winners will be participants who take 1st place in each nomination, depending on the points received. Laureates will be participants who take second and third places in their nominations. Winners and laureates will be awarded commemorative signs and diplomas. They will also receive the right to place the "Best Employer of Vitebsk 2012" badge on their corporate websites, advertising and informational materials. According to the Department of Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Vitebsk City Executive Committee, as of October 1, there are 2,314 vacancies for 1,059 unemployed people in the regional center, approximately 80% of which are blue-collar jobs. City enterprises are experiencing an acute shortage of seamstresses, workers of all construction specialties, cooks, and salespersons. -0-