Research & Thought Papers

Part 2 of a two-part series, this article sets out a practical direction for how Mauritius can rethink wages and rewards at a critical inflection point. It outlines how government, unions, and companies can move beyond reactive COLA adjustments toward a more resilient, value-sharing model — and why the time to act is now.

The Iran conflict has sent energy prices surging and a new inflationary wave toward Mauritius. But the deeper problem is not the shock — it is the wage mechanism that will be asked to respond to it. This article examines why the annual salary compensation process is structurally ill-equipped for the environment Mauritius now faces, and what an honest diagnosis looks like.

We evaluate progress made in terms of gender board representation by listed companies on the Mauritius Stock Exchange since the introduction of the 25% quota in 2023.

We investigate the level of Human Capital reporting by listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius in 2023 amidst increased interest from stakeholders on sustainability reporting practices and expanding legislation internationally.

We explore the implications of the pending legislation regarding a 25% quota for female directors for listed companies as part of the 2023-24 budget in Mauritius.