Public Consultation on updated Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices

Ministry of Manpower - Corporate Communications MOM

Consultation Period: 05 Aug 2011 - 19 Aug 2011

Status: Closed

Summary

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), on behalf of the tripartite partners, is inviting members of the public to provide feedback on the draft of the updated Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices (“Advisory”) (see Annex A).

Detailed Description

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), on behalf of the tripartite partners, is inviting members of the public to provide feedback on the draft of the updated Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices (“Advisory”) (see Annex A).

Objective

2. Service buyers (companies who outsource some of their functions) are well-placed to influence the employment practices of their service providers, particularly those providing cleaning, landscaping and security services. Service buyers who adopt responsible outsourcing practices can help to improve the employment terms and conditions of the workers that are employed by their service providers, and at the same time, benefit from the positive relationship between their service providers and workers.

3. To help service buyers outsource their services in a responsible manner, the Tripartite Committee on CPF and Work-Related Benefits for Low-Wage Workers (“TriCom”) released a Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices (“Advisory”) in March 2008 and has been encouraging service buyers to adopt the Advisory. Taking into account feedback on the Advisory as well as best practices adopted by service buyers, the renamed Tripartite Committee for Low-Wage Workers and Inclusive Growth has updated the Advisory to ensure it remains relevant and practical for service buyers.

Period of Consultation

4. The period of public consultation is from 5 August 2011 to 19 August 2011. The tripartite partners will consider the feedback received before finalising the Advisory by end 2011.
   
   Feedback Format and Channel
   

5. The public are invited to give their feedback on the draft updated Advisory using the prescribed feedback template (in Annex B). Please follow the following format in providing feedback:

   1. Identify yourself as well as the organisation you represent (if any) so that we may follow-up to clarify any issues;

   2. Use the prescribed feedback template to provide clear and concise comments and suggestions;

   3. Explain your points with illustrations and examples where possible.

6. Your feedback is important to us. We strongly encourage you to submit your feedback through this email address: mom_consultations@mom.gov.sg [Subject Heading: Public Consultation on Draft Updated Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices]. This will enable your feedback to reach us faster.

7. Alternatively, you can also send your comments via any of the following methods:

   1. Fax: 6534 0559

   2. Post: Ministry of Manpower
      Workplace Policy and Strategy Division
      18 Havelock Road
      Singapore 059764
      Attn: Ms Tan Yi Wen

Summary of Response

8. We regret that we will not be able to address or acknowledge every comment we receive. However, we will consolidate and publish a summary of the key comments, together with our responses, on the REACH website following the close of the consultation exercise. The summary will maintain confidentiality of the feedback received.

Annex A – Draft Updated Tripartite Advisory on Responsible Outsourcing Practices [PDF, 39 KB]

Annex B – Feedback template [PDF, 55.1 KB]