Vision
To empower employers through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, ensuring that businesses thrive and contribute to the socioeconomic development of the nation.
Mision
To be the leading voice of employers in Zambia, advocating for a conducive business environment and promoting sustainable economic development.
Values
UFEZ values professionalism, integrity, fairness, and inclusivity in all its engagements with employer members, government, and other social partners.
Learn more about UFEZ
The United Federation of Employers in Zambia (UFEZ) is a premier employer
across various sectors in Zambia.
federation dedicated to representing and advancing the interests of employers
UFEZ provides its members with unparalleled support in labor relations, legal
compliance, and human resource management.Â
Our Programs
- Human Resource for Health
- Health Promotion
- Leadership and Governance
- Labour Law and General Law
Who are members?
Every employer in Zambia and Employer Business Membership Organizations (E.B.M.O’s) in the private and public sectors.
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Challenges facing employers in Zambia
- Poor labour and industrial relations
- Increased income inequalities
- Declining productivity
- Weak economic resilience
- Widening decent work deficits, low jobs quality and skills mismatch
- Lack of workplace co-operation
- Absence of social dialogue mechanism
- Poor transition to greener economy
- Unsafe and poor health and safe working environment
- High incidents of workplace violence and harassment
- Restrictive labour migration policy and legal framework
Strategies for Employers to Enhance the Business Environment and Drive Growth
- Promote social dialogue between management and workers
- Ensure equal pay for work of equal value and increase productivity
- Invest in proactive response to socio-economic shocks, new technology health pandemics and climate challenge
- Ensure safe and healthy working environment
- Reduce incidences of workplace violence and harassment
Strategies for Employers to Enhance the Business Environment and Drive Growth
- Open access to labour migration for skills exchange and enhancement
- Assessing skill gaps and enhancing the design and implementation of training programs to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the green economy.
- Engage stakeholders through advocacy, knowledge development and research, knowledge sharing and capacity building, corporate practice, labour law reforms and policy development.
Our Services
Service Title
Assist management to acquire skills in negotiations during collective bargaining with trade unions and advise leadership on effective management of the bargaining unit meetings
Read MoreEngage government and other social partners towards improving labour market policies which promote business sustainability and economic development.
Read MoreAdvocate for review of national social and economic policies which are detrimental to business development,higher productivity, greater efficiency and industrial peace through social dialogue.
Read MorePromote and formulate fair workplace disciplinary procedures and codes of conduct in consultation with management of employer membership.
Read Moreeconomic development. Assist employer members and E.B.M.O’s to resolve labour deadlocks and disputes.
Read MoreAdvise employer members to improve management capacity of their business and compliance with national laws, promote skills recognition and enhance professionalism.
Read MoreFacilitate for training of employers and workers on labour and industrial relations matters including relevant management development services.
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+260972875787A Must-Have Resource for Employers!
"UFEZ has been an invaluable resource for our business. Their support in negotiations and advice on labor laws has made managing our workforce smoother and more efficient. Highly recommend their services!"
John Simwanza
visiter
A Fantastic Partner for Business Growth
"Joining UFEZ was a great decision! The training programs and resources they offer have helped us improve workplace management and compliance. A fantastic organization for any employer!"
James Chulu
Member
Expert Support in Labor Relations
"UFEZ has been a key partner in helping us navigate labor relations and ensure a positive work environment. Their expertise in social dialogue and business development has contributed significantly to our success."
Linda J.
Member
How we Started
UFEZ-Establishment
The successful launch of the United Federation of Employers Zambia took place on Thursday the 6th of April 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Lusaka Society Business Park. Watch the media coverage (video) to learn more about the event.
The Honourable Minister of Labour & Social Security Ms Brenda Tambatamba officially opened and launched the Federation in a speech read by the Assistant Labour Commissioner Ms Mukamusole Mundale Kasanda.
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UFEZ Launch
UFEZ Launch The successful launch of the United Federation of Employers Zambia took place on
