Enhancing employability through training and development : a case study of FMCGs and service providers in Mauritius

Global cut throat competition led organisations to downsize, restructure and outsource. With such changes, new responsibilities were drawn for both employees and employers. Consequently there was a new deal established between these two parties. While employees had to make sure that they remained in employment, at the same time, employers became responsible for providing the tools and environment necessary for employees to enhance their skills and thus remain employable both internally and externally. This paper discusses to what extent are organisations with a known history of downsizing, restructurisation, and outsourcing in Mauritius fulfilling this responsibility of theirs