2014
(Posted Oct. 2014)
Issues Facing the Cambodian Plant
Although the Cambodian business has begun to get on track, it still faces a number of major challenges. A key issue is the inadequate knowledge and skills of the local workforce. As a result of Cambodia's long civil war in the second half of the 20th century, there are few people aged over 30 with significant work experience. Furthermore, many young Cambodians leave school early to help with family businesses and fail to complete their mandatory educations. Raising the level of basic academic skills remains a pressing issue for the country.
Another issue is the mindset of workers. About 90% of the population is involved in agriculture, making the work environment different from a country like Japan, where people are accustomed to being employed by a company. In Cambodia, people still wear their shoes indoors and it's common for garbage to be thrown in the street. Additionally, young people dislike living away from their parents. These and other customs are obstructing the education of workers. Overcoming this mindset and fostering employee skills and motivation for work will be indispensable for future business success.
