Malta Chamber of SMEs officials met Hon. Members of the Opposition Hon. Robert Cutajar, Hon. Ivan Castillo, Hon. Rebekah Borg and Hon. Mark Anthony Sammut and discussed important priorities for SMEs and the Maltese Economy including the quality of Human Resources, Malta’s Infrastructure and Economic forward planning for the country.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs officials included Mr Paul Abela, CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo, Deputy President Mr Philip Fenech, Vice-President MrMichael Galea and Council Members MsJoan Haber & Mr Carmel Zammit.
Attracting and retaining the best employees is a challenging task. Organisations depend on the HR team to source and retain the right employees. Sometimes, particularly when the labour market is highly competitive or talent is scarce, even the best sourcing teams may need reinforcements. Many companies consider Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) which is seen as being a partnership to guarantee that the employees are engaged and retained successfully.
The need for Recruitment Process Outsourcing varies from one company to another. Some companies prefer to use RPO services as an extension of their HR team, others may require help with specific recruitment drives on a sporadic basis, whilst others may need to replace their talent acquisition specialist who is on long leave to be able to continue the recruitment processes successfully in their absence.
There are times where a company would require assistance with the full recruitment function including meeting the managers to understand the role requirements and come up with a person profile, issuing recruitment advertising campaigns, shortlisting and interviewing candidates up to making job offers, and onboarding candidates. At other times, some companies might require assistance in just one part of the process, such as shortlisting the applications received, interviewing candidates, handling skills and psychometric assessments or assistance with onboarding.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing is not only used by companies who do not have an HR function internally, but also by HR teams who need a helping hand in order to focus on the more strategic parts of the HR function in their organisation. RPO is known to offer a higher rate of productivity for the company and reduces the costs of recruitment.
Our experience also shows us that outsourcing someone to specifically assist the company with the recruitment process actually reduces the amount of time spent on recruitment projects due to having a person specifically trained in recruiting individuals focusing purely on this task.
We believe that Recruitment Process Outsourcing is about building partnerships, for this reason developing a strong and lasting relationship is key for us. For RPO to work, the individual working on the project needs to take the time to understand the company culture, employer brand and the different but unique office dynamics. This understanding allows the RPO service to become an integral part of the company’s HR team and helps to create a more successful process for the company.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs participated in a training seminar on the incorporation of companies, organised by the Malta Business Registry.
SME Chamber Council Member Beppe Muscat participated in the discussion, emphasizing the need for the various stakeholders to align behind a shared vision to uphold Malta’s attractiveness as a jurisdiction. Mr Muscat called for investment and doing business by embracing the realities of the digitalised future of work and providing an elevated customer experience.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs met the member of the European Parliament Cyrus Engerer to discuss the foreseen new EU proposed legislation on packaging and packaging waste.
The SME Chamber officials thanked Cyrus Engerger for including business in this discussion and emphasised on the need not to apply a one size fit all approach for the specificity of malta and its SMEs.
Although the implementation of the current packing and packaging waste has been considered a success, the amount of packaging waste in the EU is still increasing, and too many of our finite resources are being wasted without being recirculated into the economy. Based on this, the Commission has come forward with the revision of the current rules.
There are new targets for reducing packaging waste. The target is that there will be a reduction of 15% by 2040 per Member State per capita compared to 2018.
The proposed Regulation would establish new criteria to assess whether packaging is reusable. In addition, the Proposed Packaging Regulation would impose new reusability and refill targets. For example, it would require that by 2030, there will be a 20% reduction with the target increasing to 80% by 2040; 10% of takeaway ready-prepared food by 2030 and 40% by 2040; 10% of alcoholic and non-alcoholic by 2030 and 25% by 2040; 5% of wine bottles, excepting sparkling wine, 15% by 2040.
There is also certain packaging formats that will be banned. Such formats include single-use composite packaging (e.g. containers); single-use packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables; single-use plastic grouped packaging used to group cans, tubs, tins, and pots together; single-use hotel miniature packaging; and single-use plastic and composite trays and boxes for foods and beverages.
The proposal must be adopted by the European Parliament and Council of the EU and is likely to be significantly amended in the process and the new rules will come into effect in 2024 at the earliest.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs of was represented by (from left) Ms Marthese Micallef – Council Member, Ms Abigail Agius Mamo – CEO, Mr Philip Fenech – Deputy President and Mr Jamie Tanti – EU Affairs
Change is inevitable, and in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it’s essential for achieving growth and success.
That’s why we are excited to announce the upcoming Growth through Change event, hosted by MAP IT, which will bring together business leaders, industry experts, and SAP users to share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the challenges of change and drive growth through innovation.
The event will showcase inspiring success stories from companies that have leveraged SAP software to transform their operations and achieve unprecedented growth. From streamlining processes and reducing costs to increasing efficiency and improving customer experience, SAP Business One has been a key enabler for change and progress in these companies.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear these stories first-hand and gain valuable insights into how they can apply similar strategies in their own organizations. The event will also provide a platform for attendees to learn about the latest developments in SAP Business One and how it can help organizations stay ahead of the competition.
SAP Business One is an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that provides small and medium-sized businesses with real-time insights into all their core operations. From financial management and accounting to sales and customer relationship management, SAP Business One streamlines processes and automates routine tasks, enabling businesses to focus on growth and innovation.
The event will also provide a platform for networking and knowledge sharing, with attendees from various industries and regions exchanging ideas, best practices, and challenges. The connections made during the event will undoubtedly lead to new partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities for growth and innovation.
In conclusion, the Growth through Change event is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is looking to transform their business and achieve their goals. The insights, inspiration, and connections gained during this event will undoubtedly lead to new ideas, new collaborations, and new successes.
Join us for the Growth through Change event on the 23rd of March at the Hilton Hotel in St Julian’s at 09:00 and be part of the change and progress that will shape the future of business.
The Malta Food Agency organised a very insightful event, under the theme The evolution of local food markets, which brought together representatives of the supply chain when in comes to local food products.
SME Chamber CEO Abigail Agius Mamo said that in the short time the Agency has been operational it has already managed to set the foundations for the sector to start operating in a healthy manner. Continuing to build on this positive experience, incorporating the whole supply chain is key.
The agency gave an account of the agency’s work over the past year to representatives of key stakeholders.
The chief executive of the food agency, Mr Brian Vella, explained the work being done by the agency and the plans for the future to achieve the vision of delivering a quality and valuable local food product in different markets.
In an interesting discussion between those present, the agency consulted with them how we can work together to further evolve local food markets and increase the sustainability of the sector.
Malta Chamber of SMEs President Mr Paul Abela held an online meeting with the President of the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry Dr Mark G. Darko and discussed potential collaboration between both Chamber’s.
Mr Abela stated that Maltese businesses already have business collaboration in Ghana and more businesses are interested to invest and make business in Ghana.
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli announced a call for private investment in renewable energy plants.
Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) unveiled the initiative on Thursday. It seeks to produce 19 megawatts of electricity supplying 6,941 households each year.
Investors may apply between May 22 and 30 to build a renewable energy plant that produces a minimum of one megawatt of energy.
They will then compete to be among those chosen to produce the 19 megawatts available in the scheme.
Application forms will be available from Friday to give would-be investors enough time to prepare.
The private sector will make the initial capital investment in renewable energy plants, but “attractive” feed-in tariffs would allow them to make a profit. Abandoned landfills, roofs, disused stone quarries and car park tops can all be used for green energy plants.
Once operational, the green energy will reduce 11,582 tonnes of carbon dioxide from our atmosphere every year, Minister Dalli added. Over 20 years, the government will pay €30 million for energy from projects in this scheme, she said.
Standing at 12.1%, Malta has already surpassed its 2030 EU renewable energy target of 11.5%, Dalli said.
Malta Chamber of SMEs President Mr Paul Abela said that businesses are eager for invesmtent and one of the projects of interest for the private sector is to develop solar panels at the Ċirkewwa parking.
Kindly note that a clarification virtual meeting in connection with the invitation in caption planned for Wednesday 1st March 2023 at 10.00am.
Participation in this meeting will be by invitation and prospective bidders interested to participate in this meeting shall inform the Regulator for Energy and Water Services by email by 10.00am of Tuesday 28th February 2023 to
The Malta Business Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of companies and individuals in Malta’s business community. The awards are given in a variety of categories, such as Best Start-Up, Best Small Business, Best Medium-Sized Business, Best Large Business, and Entrepreneur of the Year. The awards are intended to promote excellence and innovation in the Maltese business sector and to encourage companies to strive for the highest standards of performance.
In 2022, one company shone and stood out from the rest by taking more than one award: it’s Lottoland. The Green Ambassador award was one of them.
Lottoland won the Green ambassador award in 2022
Green Ambassador is a certification program that recognizes businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to environmental sustainability. The program, which is run by the Malta Business Bureau, assesses businesses in areas such as energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental impact. Businesses that meet the program’s criteria are awarded the Green Ambassador Business certification, which is valid for two years. The certification helps companies stand out in the marketplace, as they can show their commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the certification can also help companies to save money by reducing their environmental impact and to access new business opportunities. It is important to note that similar programs may exist in other countries as well. Lottoland, an online lottery provider that offers the chance to Bet on the outcome of Mega Millions in Malta, took home three trophies and was the biggest winner of the night. These included first places in the categories of Exceptional Wellbeing sponsored by GCS and Carbon Neutral Commitment award sponsored by Malta International Airport, as well as the runner-up for the Best CSR initiative sponsored by the Ministry for Social Policy. Lottoland became the first iGaming business to be certified carbon-neutral last year. Over 2 million trees have been planted by the world’s leading online lottery operator, Lottoland. This includes a thousand trees in Malta with the local NGO Saggar.
Lottoland Malta ambassador Ira Losco receiving the Carbon Neutral Commitment Award sponsored by Malta International Airport. (Left: Ira Losco, Justine Baldacchino -MIA & Hon. Minister Miriam Dalli)
Lottoland believes that, together with their Maltese customers, they are taking decisive actions to create a better environment that allows people, animals, and the environment to flourish. In fact, the company established a foundation to make a positive difference in all the communities in which it operates. In the coming days, Lottoland will renew its partnership with Nature Trust Malta’s Wildlife Rescue Team.
Lottoland Malta ambassador Ira Losco receiving the Exceptional Wellbeing at the Workplace Award sponsored by GCS. (Left: Ms Ira Losco, Mr Christian Gravina – CEO at GCS & Hon. Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul)
This award recognizes businesses that have taken steps to reduce, reuse, or recycle waste within their company. It also acknowledges those who have attempted to comply with environmental laws. The Selection Committee will look for businesses that can demonstrate how they have contributed to the reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste.
Green Transport Initiative
supported by the Foundation for Transport
This award recognizes businesses that have taken initiatives to promote smart and sustainable transport. The Selection Committee will look for businesses that inspire others with their efforts to improve transport efficiency while also contributing to and benefitting the company.
Leader in Sustainable Initiatives
supported by the Energy and Water Agency
This award recognizes the most significant initiative or change made by an enterprise that has improved its product/service efficiency or overall sustainability. The business must be considered sustainable after its implementation. The Selection Committee will look for businesses that have implemented a sustainable initiative that has been beneficial to the business and does not compromise the quality of life of future generations.
Carbon Neutral Commitment Award
supported by Malta International Airport
This award recognizes any business that has taken a proactive step towards carbon neutrality. It is also economically feasible and profitable. Therefore, the Selection Committee will focus on businesses that have made a clear, measurable commitment to this goal.
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