AmCham Macedonia Spring 2017 (Issue 53) | Page 4

Spring 2017 / Issue 53 CONTENTS Spring 2017 / Issue 53 Cover Story 11 19 13 21 The Heart of Labor is the Pulse of Economy 06 People Development Must Always be a Top Priority 07 The Gap Between Labor Supply & Demand Cooperation on Vocational Education is Critical Do Companies in Macedonia Think Long Term? AmCham News & Events Analysis 15 Tax Incentive Options to Encourage R&D 09 22 The Challenge of Producing & Retaining Needed Skills CSR Best Practices Event 09 17 25 10 18 26 Employee Individuality & the Need for Continuous Learning Company Engage- ment in Education Prevents Brain Drain 4 AMCHAM MAGAZINE The Gender Wage Gap in Macedonia A Culture of Innovation Benefits All How to Improve the Business Environment from an SME Perspective? AmCham-MIM Mixer with Business Journalists 5th Annual AmCham Event on Business-University Cooperation AMCHAM MAGAZINE 5