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JFF HR manager works to update contracts
September 07, 2023
Human Resource Manager at the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Suzie George Gayle, has been updating staff and players' contracts since taking up the position in November and admitted that many were outdated and there were missing data.
Speaking at a press conference at the JFF headquarters yesterday, George Gayle outlined that she is ensuring that the federation adheres to the contract arrangements, which she stated have all been fully updated.
"Looking at HR files, there was a lot of missing information, and contracts were not up-to-date. Every employee file needs a photograph so you know what the person looks like. Most of them did not have a photograph. Those were some of the issues specifically to the contracts," George Gayle said.
"I can now say all contracts are up-to-date, and the people know what they are entitled. Statutory deductions are being made, pay slips are being received, and that was the main goal I wanted to achieve - ensuring that everybody has a contract, ensuring that everybody knows their entitlement and that benefits are received," she said.
George Gayle claimed the HR department had to do some renegotiating on some of the agreements but that they have seen the improved morale the updates and honouring of the contracts have brought to the personnel of the federation.
"Some persons who needed contracts, like the technical people, were not on the island. So we had to do some negotiating. We had to backtrack a bit and backdate some of them because they were already doing the job without contracts.
"I had to work closely with accounts (department) to make sure payments were made. We were late with some per diems. We had to explain to some of the players and the staff and let them understand," she said, adding that many staff members have vacation leave and will be required to do so before a specific time.
She added that everything they do in the human resource department is done manually, and having a software would enhance their organisation and efficiency.
"What we could do, is get a software because everything is done manually for now. If we can get a HR system in place, it would be of tremendous help," she said.
