Impact of COVID-19 on Employment in Samoa: SCCI Studies
SCCI conducted research on the impact of COVID-19 on employment in Samoa through specific surveys for the private sector. Key findings include challenges faced by businesses, such as changes in staffing, wage impacts, and operational concerns under the State of Emergency conditions. The surveys aimed to support the government in providing assistance to the affected business community.
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SCCI STUDIES ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EMPLOYMENT IN SAMOA
SCCI Research on impact of COVID-19 on employment Work activities to address impacts Issues/Challenges Chamber moving forward
SCCI Research - Impacts of COVID-19 Conducted two specific surveys for private sector to capture the impact of COVID-19 and State of Emergency conditions on business community First survey 3 day survey conducted 30th March 1st April on Impact of COVID-19 on Samoa s Business Community Second survey: 5 day survey conducted 1st May 5th May on COVID-19 Impact on Employment for Samoa Businesses Focus of the surveys were particularly on employment and wage data
Survey 1 Impact of COVID-19 on Samoa s Business Community Issued by SCCI to capture data on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and their employees Data was intended to support SCCI Government submissions for assistance to the private sector The largest contributors by sector were Accommodation and Food Services (26%), Business Services (19%) and Personal Services (16%) 56% of respondents were SME s with a workforce of fewer than 10 employees
Survey 1 Impact of COVID-19 on Samoa s Business Community Key findings: Close to 80% of all business respondents remained open with 57% of those businesses needing to make changes to staffing 84% of respondents indicated that their employees wages were impacted partially or entirely Lack of public transportation greatly impacted the number of workers available If SOE continues, 70% of respondents anticipate no longer being operational within 1 month
Survey 2 Impact on Employment For Samoa Businesses Issued by SCCI, a month apart, to capture data on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses and their employees Data was intended to support SCCI ongoing Government submissions for more assistance to the private sector The largest contributors by sector were Hotels and Accommodations (18%), Food Services and other Tourism Providers (18%) and Retail (13%) 61% of respondents were SME s with a workforce of fewer than 10 employees
Survey 2 Impact on Employment For Samoa Businesses Key findings: 158 businesses having to have redundant staff as an operational response to COVID-19 133 business having staff take voluntary or involuntary LWOP Most vulnerable age group for redundant and LWOP staff were between ages 20-40 years old Staff redundancy increased by over 50% in March Staff LWOP figures tripled in March and remained consistent throughout the month of April These findings compared to data gathered in Survey 1 suggest that business conditions have worsen due to COVID-19
SCCI Work and Activities SCCI submissions to Government for assistance for private sector Internship Programme Casual employment opportunities Youth Koko Project Wage Subsidy Scheme Capacity building through Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative
Issues and Challenges COVID-19 and SOE still impact employment and businesses today Business environment is at a stage of uncertainty SOE restrictions, borders closure Response and recovery plans need to be in place for private sector Unemployment figures identified through Wage Subsidy
CHAMBER MOVING FORWARD Continued dialogue with Government of Samoa for upcoming Phase 3 of Stimulus Package for private sector Working with SCCI Partners and stakeholders Internship Programme Opportunity of extensive SCCI research to track and determine recent impacts of COVID- 19 and SOE on businesses and employment
