How do we implement a 3rd party Grievance Mechanism that still empowers and supports supplier growth? Ensuring all stakeholders in an FMCG supply chain know their rights and responsibilities is crucial for fostering a fair and transparent working environment. 🌏 Labor Solutions partnered with a global FMCG brand to implement Labor Line (our third party hotline) and WOVO eLearning in Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Cambodia. This initiative significantly increased the reporting and resolution of worker grievances, strengthening overall workforce engagement and trust. 📈 Outcomes: High Engagement Rates: 65% worker completion, 100% supplier completion. Improved Grievance Handling: 83% of cases handled directly by suppliers. Increased Participation: Workers 6x more likely to submit cases after eLearning. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJWjh2Mq
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Information Technology & Services
Engaging Workers + Suppliers Globally: New, Scalable Approach to Managing Value Chain Risks
About us
Building resilient supply chains by leveraging technology to engage workers, suppliers + buyers. Providing Primary Data Sets to Assess, Identify, Remediate + Prevent Human Rights Risks. Serving over 2.25 million workers in 40+ countries (and counting), Labor Solutions leverages technology + advisory services to educate, connect and engage workers throughout supply chains. We go beyond measurement and develop solutions-focused tools, projects and services to drive change. Founded in 2013, Labor Solutions, a social enterprise, founded, managed and owned by women. Learn more by emailing us at [email protected].
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- Information Technology & Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Central Business District
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- Privately Held
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- 2013
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- human rights, social compliance, social impact, supply chain, social sustainability, consulting, eLearning, and worker elearning
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Since the coup in Myanmar, Labor Solutions has conducted several worker surveys of manufacturing workers in Myanmar, with the goal of amplifying workers voices and understanding, in this complex time, what do workers want and need? What we’ve found is its not as simple as global companies staying or leaving. CNA and Jared Bissinger add important new context and information to the conversation about worker rights and safety given inflation and other factors, and we’re happy our data can bring more voices and perspectives to the conversation. https://lnkd.in/gf8Gf3re
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In today’s volatile geopolitical climate, supply chain resilience and worker safety are more critical than ever, especially in manufacturing hubs like South and Southeast Asia. With ongoing political unrest (in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand) tools like Labor Solutions’ WOVO are essential for real-time communication and decision-making. WOVO helps suppliers keep workers informed and engaged, even during crises, while providing brands with the insights needed to protect workers and sustain operations. Listening to workers directly isn’t just about compliance—it’s about building trust and fostering resilience in uncertain times. We’ve put together a collection of case studies of how we’ve supported workers during challenging times—take a read here https://lnkd.in/gURjXKby #SupplyChainResilience #WorkerSafety #WOVO #LaborSolutions #ResponsibleSourcing
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🔍 Seeking Local Trainers in Vietnam for Chemical Safety Training CEPN is seeking organizations with staff based in Vietnam to deliver in person and webinar-based worker and manager chemical safety training to select supplier facilities. We are looking for partners experienced in chemical management and/or EHS training, especially in electronics manufacturing settings. Our training program focuses on worker chemical safety, with supplementary manager training. Selected trainers will attend a Train the Trainer session and be responsible for delivering training, administering surveys, and providing local regulatory context. This is your chance to impact workplace safety in Vietnam's manufacturing sector. Additional details and submission instructions can be found on the attached RFP. If interested, please submit proposals to Michelle Turner at [email protected] by August 28, 2024, 5 PM PT. Join CEPN in improving workplace chemical safety! #ChemicalSafety #EHSTraining #ManufacturingSafety
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If you missed our webinar on Strategies for Effective HRDD in Your Supply Chain, don't worry. You can download the full eBook below where we share some practical steps on how you can start. Whether you are about to take your first step in your supply chain due diligence or looking for a comprehensive program to address issues - you can start here. https://lnkd.in/g7t-49Cv #hrdd #ebook #supplychain
Strategies for Effective Human Rights Due Diligence in Your Supply Chain | Labor Solutions
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What do you do after worker surveys? Have you collected tons of data and don't know what to do next and how to support suppliers? Improve is a digital action plan to help suppliers act based on data from worker surveys and self-assessments. https://lnkd.in/gvpUrtd5
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Join Bijie L. at the Singapore Fashion Council's Be the Change Summit net week on August 15th!
Are you ready for Be the Change Summit 2024? Local & international powerhouse speakers will take the stage on 15 August 2024 to catalyse conversations and spark actions towards a more sustainable and equitable future! Senior Minister of State, Dr. Amy Khor, will grace the Summit and present awards to the winners of Student Challenge Award 2024. Following this, our lineup of industry experts will inspire and challenge perspectives on next-gen manufacturing, circularity, responsible retailing, and the human element in social fashion. This exciting lineup includes: • Jessalynn Chen, Managing Director, Singapore, Labbrand • JJ Eastwood, Senior Vice President, Brand Solutions, Carousell Group • Nicole van der Elst Desai, Founder, VDE Consultancy • Nathaniel Gregory, Circular Economy Leader, Decathlon Singapore • Esther Haitink, Business Development Manager, H&M Group • Luke Henning, Chief Business Officer, Circ® • Robin Hicks, Deputy Editor, Eco-Business • Prof. Hu Xiao, Co-Director, RGE-NTU SusTex • Susannah Jaffer, Founder, ZERRIN • Anisa Johnny, Senior Lecturer, Fashion Marketing & Management, Raffles College of Higher Education • Hannah Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The Earthshot Prize • Jiehui Kia, Commercial Director, Shin Seiki • Bijie Li, Senior Vice President, Client Services, Labor Solutions Global • Raena Lim, Member, Co-Founder and COO, Style Theory • Annabella Ng, Senior Director, Global Government Relations, SHEIN • Mervin Ng, Director, Business Development, SG Recycle • Vanna Sann, Managing Director, Manufactured by Dorsu • Michael Seiji Schindler, Chief Operating Officer, Pollen • Karen Sim, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future • Bhaskar Vulapalli, Chief Strategist, Fashion AI Hub Be at the forefront of change in the fashion industry — register now and be part of the movement towards a more sustainable and equitable future: bit.ly/sfc-btc-2024 #BeTheChangeSummit2024 #BeTheChange #summit #eternallycircular #sustainability #fashion #fashionecosystem #sustainablefashion #innovation #sgfashioncouncil
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When workers are treated better-- businesses perform better. Our tools aren't just about compliance they are about creating successful environments for all stakeholders.
Apple suppliers are scrambling to fill over 40,000 jobs in Vietnam New legislation is pushing global production out of China and into other Southeast Asian countries, increasing the demand for workers drastically. In such a competitive market, now more than ever, manufacturing firms must retain people. Low retention at suppliers impacts global production outputs. Retention requires engagement. Did you know Labor Solutions's WOVO reduces turnover by 33%? Our tools aren't only about complaince they are about growth. When workers are treated better, business perform better. What are you doing to increase retention in your supply chain? https://lnkd.in/gWrmpAj6
Apple suppliers Foxconn and Luxshare are scrambling for 45,000 workers
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Decent working conditions is not just an abstract concept, but the reality for millions of people around the world. Do your due diligence processes identify heat stress and other workplace safety risks? Do you ask workers if they feel unwell because of their job? Consider both proactive and reactive reporting from your value chain partners, and ask our experts about how to implement a comprehensive HRDD strategy!
🔴 More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress, says the new International Labour Organization report. This silent killer is causing serious health issues worldwide, with regions previously unaccustomed to extreme heat now facing increased risks. 🗒️Read the full report: https://ow.ly/cBle50SJUP5
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Did you know that WOVO has “Sizeable Economic Returns” for Businesses. An academic study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and the University of Hawaii at Manoa studied the effectiviness of WOVO and its impact on suppliers' bottom line Over the course of seven months, only five percent of workers in the treatment group used WOVO to proactively ask a question, suggest or make a report to management. Still, business and worker outcomes drastically improved, suggesting that the mere availability of WOVO is enough to improve worker engagement and improve the bottom line. In the paper’s conclusion, researchers found that “simply knowing it is possible to communicate concerns effectively, even if concerns arise only sporadically, increases worker utility enough to change workplace outcomes.” The Report’s Rate of Return Calculation Section stated: “Attendance and retention benefits totaled about 💲25,000 USD, implying a net rate of return of approximately 52%.” 📈 👷♂️ Workers in the treatment group were 5% less likely to be absent than workers in the control group. 👨💼👩💼 Workers and management found WOVO to be easy to use and that it brought a positive change in the work culture. 📱 Almost all workers owned a phone or had access to a phone. However, only 50% had a smartphone, indicating that in India SMS continues to be a critical functionality to make available to workers in WOVO facilities. The study showed that investing in worker voice technologies, such as WOVO, can drive long term profits by reducing costly worker turnover and absenteeism. Read more in the link below. https://lnkd.in/gVR2Tzj6
WOVO Has Economic Returns for Businesses | Labor Solutions
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