Press Statement Also speaking at the roundtable event, Ms. Rituparna Chakraborty, Vice President, Indian Staffing Federation, said: “If the Indian government creates an inclusive and conducive <strong>regula<strong>to</strong>ry</strong> <strong>framework</strong> as prescribed in the ILO Convention 181, <strong>private</strong> employment agencies or staffing companies as they are known in India, will assist India’s humongous labor market transition from the in<strong>for</strong>mal <strong>to</strong> the <strong>for</strong>mal sec<strong>to</strong>r, by providing the youth <strong>of</strong> India a plat<strong>for</strong>m that enables them <strong>to</strong> become more employable and secure a job that is not only fair but a decent one. The Indian Staffing Federation, with support from best practices prevalent in other CIETT member countries around the world, will leverage the same <strong>to</strong> ensure that the proportion <strong>of</strong> jobs in the <strong>for</strong>mal sec<strong>to</strong>r in India increases, including contractual and <strong>private</strong> employment agency services.” The multi-stakeholder roundtable dialogue <strong>to</strong>ok place in New Delhi, with representatives from the <strong>Ciett</strong> Board, Indian staffing industry, Trade Union, Trade bodies and the Indian Government. ### For more in<strong>for</strong>mation regarding this debate, please contact: Denis Pennel, Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>Ciett</strong>: Email: Denis.Pennel@ciett.org Phone: +32 475.867.510 Notes <strong>to</strong> Edi<strong>to</strong>rs About <strong>Ciett</strong> <strong>Ciett</strong> is the authoritative organisation representing the interests <strong>of</strong> the reputable <strong>private</strong> employment agencies across the world. Recognised as such by international organisations (e.g. EU institutions, International Labour Organisation, OECD, World Bank), <strong>Ciett</strong> represents the industry at large with 9 <strong>of</strong> the world’s largest staffing companies as well as 47 national federations from all over the world. <strong>Ciett</strong> operations are organised across the globe through regional entities. For instance, Eurociett represents the <strong>private</strong> employment services in Europe, Clett&a in South America and Asiaciett in Northern and Southern Asia/Pacific. Through their network <strong>of</strong> 179,000 branches and their 860,000 permanent employees, <strong>Ciett</strong> members employ 12.4 million workers (daily full time equivalent) and 46 million on a yearly basis. They deliver services through the full spectrum <strong>of</strong> human resources, including temporary agency work, recruitment, interim management, executive search, outplacement and training. As the voice <strong>of</strong> labour choice, <strong>Ciett</strong> promotes the vital role that <strong>private</strong> employment services play in helping organisations, economies and individuals facilitate adaptation <strong>to</strong> change, and their capacity <strong>to</strong> increase labour market participation, reduce unemployment, build better labour markets and deliver decent work. Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ciett</strong> refuse <strong>to</strong> compete at the expense <strong>of</strong> workers’ rights and work hand-in-hand with governments and trade unions <strong>to</strong> fight illegal work and social dumping. However, <strong>Ciett</strong> also recognises that inadequate regulation and a small number <strong>of</strong> disreputable agencies can prevent the industry from fulfilling its <strong>potential</strong>. About Indian Staffing Federation Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) was set up by leading staffing companies in India with one common goal - Staffing India's Growth. Staffing - an established <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> outsourcing globally - is yet <strong>to</strong> be recognised and adopted as an effective means <strong>of</strong> running a business in India. The Staffing Industry provides a plat<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> recognised employment, work choice, even compensation, annual benefits and health benefits <strong>for</strong> the temporary work<strong>for</strong>ce that
Press Statement constitutes a sizeable segment <strong>of</strong> India’s <strong>to</strong>tal work<strong>for</strong>ce. The purpose <strong>of</strong> ISF is <strong>to</strong> enhance long-term growth <strong>of</strong> the staffing industry and <strong>to</strong> ensure its continued ability <strong>to</strong> make positive contributions <strong>to</strong> the economy and society. The principal focus <strong>of</strong> the Federation's activities shall be <strong>to</strong> strengthen triangular employment relationships, in which the staffing company is the employer <strong>of</strong> the temporary worker, who works under the supervision <strong>of</strong> the user company. ISF spokespersons are available <strong>for</strong> interested journalists who require a quote or <strong>to</strong> explore a particular point made in this statement. Please contact Emilee/Priyanka at 8447987530/40538239 or media@prhub.com
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