More Jobs to create for IKEA Store Opening in the Philippines

With the upcoming Opening in the Philippines by Swedish Furniture retailer IKEA it will give a chance to the Filipino Professionals to work with the international brand store, including Architects, Interior Designers, Interior Model Designers, Draftsmans, Skilled Professionals, Carpenters, and even Machine Operators; and since IKEA stores have its own food stores and restaurants, it will also give chance of employment to the Filipino cooks, kitchen crews, waiters and other skilled maintenance field.

IKEA is very popular in the whole world with its unique store set up combining with its furniture designs, household materials and its restaurant services to the customers. All designs of its warehouse stores are similar around the world.

IKEA said it is firming up plans to enter the Philippine market which has a growing middle class sector. IKEA Southeast Asia sustainability and communication director Lars Svensson during the forum in Makati City Wednesday  January 17, 2018 said that the Swedish retailer was finalizing a few details before it could publicly announce the definite plan for the Philippines. "We will come here, We have representatives sitting here".

Lars Sevenson did not name its Filipino partner for the expansion, although there were reports it was tying up with the SM Group. "When it is confirmed then it will be announced. We never say anything unless it has been confirmed, otherwise it will only lead to more controversies. We are ensuring that when we go out, it is a fact and something that will have a strong impact" Lars said.

A local retailer said that the Philippine would be a part of second wave of expansion of IKEA Swedish brand.

Reference: Other V. Campos, Manila Standard Newspaper

Saudi Arabia: 7 Things to Consider Before Reporting Your Employer to Labor Department

Employees are free to raise complaints against their employers in Saudi Arabia. Disputes are taken to labor offices, found all over Saudi Arabia, where the court listens to both sides of the party, examine evidence and decide on the judgment. Appeals to the court are also rare; oftentimes both parties accept the judgment as it is given. Though the process is good for both sides, the process is tedious and complicated, not to mention takes effort and time so be sure that you are in the right mind to file a case against your employer and not just spurned by emotions in that moment .

Number One: Always think of court as a last resort : Is it just a disagreement? Do you think you and your employer could settle it yourselves? You could settle for an agreement, perhaps some sort of compensation. Though it may not be legal, it is on some sort binding as well as easier to do. Just be sure to emphasize on what you want (or what you don't want, in any case of unwanted attention) from your employer.

Number Two: Know your rights:It is very important to know you rights so you know what you can ask and what you can claim. Sometimes you might feel abused but it is just the difficulty of the job and not true abuse of your employer.

Number Three: Time and effort: It takes a minimum of 2-3 months for a case to be resolved, and that is only if you're lucky and your employer responds immediately. It could take up to a year or more depending on the complications of the case and the willingness of your employer.

Number Four:  Money: Cost of living in Saudi may be reasonable but not if you are jobless. By filing a case, you earned yourself some time off where you will not earn money. Before making a case, make sure you have enough cash to tide over the case as well as keep yourself fed and sheltered. You can ask the labor office for a temporary permit to work but you can only do laborious daily wage jobs with these.

Number Five: Huroob Status: Your employer has the authority to set huroob under your Iqama even with your pending case in the labor office. With this, police may come and detain you in Saudi Detention Centers until the decision was made by the labor office.

Number Six: Termination: Your employer would be most displeased when you file a case against them which could lead to immediate termination. It is strongly recommended though that you stay on the job until given written notice of termination from your employer as leaving before getting this letter could weaken your case.

Number Seven: Arabic Language: Though not really a hindrance, it may prove to give an advantage when you are proficient in written and spoken Arabic. Government officers use Arabic in their communications and while you can still file a complaint, you might want to ask someone who speaks and writes Arabic to help you. Later on, the court will arrange for a translator for you.

 by Pinoy OFW (pinoy-ofw.com)