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A word<\/span>\u00a0from our President<\/span><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”predsednik-heading-margin”][vc_column_text el_class=”predsednik-text”]The Montenegrin Employers Federation (MEF) is an umbrella employers’ organization, strongly committed to creating an environment for the development of sustainable enterprises. In the processes of representing and protecting the interests of the MEF membership, we actively contribute to the promotion of business environment, elimination of business barriers and the strengthening of competitiveness of our economy. At the MEF, we know that the business community is the main driver of job creation, economic and social progress. That is why we put all our activities and influence in the service of the economy – the one that creates, employs and builds the future of our state of Montenegro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Predrag Mitrovi\u0107, President of MEF<\/span><\/h4>\n

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A word
\n<\/span>from our President<\/span><\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”predsednik-heading-margin”][vc_column_text el_class=”predsednik-text”]The Montenegrin Employers Federation (MEF) is an umbrella employers\u2019 organization, strongly committed to creating an environment for the development of sustainable enterprises. In the processes of representing and protecting the interests of the MEF membership, we actively contribute to the promotion of business environment, elimination of business barriers and the strengthening of competitiveness of our economy. At the MEF, we know that the business community is the main driver of job creation, economic and social progress. That is why we put all our activities and influence in the service of the economy \u2013 the one that creates, employs and builds the future of our state of Montenegro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Predrag Mitrovi\u0107, President MEK<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Influence of the first wave<\/span> Covid 19<\/span><\/h1>\n

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<\/div><\/div>
<\/h5>42%<\/span>%<\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”covid19-text”]<\/p>\n

of companies have completely stopped working<\/p>\n

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<\/div><\/div>
<\/h5>35%<\/span>%<\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”covid19-text”]<\/p>\n

of companies were partially active<\/p>\n

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<\/div><\/div>
<\/h5>23%<\/span>%<\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”covid19-text”]<\/p>\n

of companies were fully operational<\/p>\n

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<\/h5>10%<\/span>%<\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”covid19-text”]<\/p>\n

of companies reduced the number of employees<\/p>\n

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of companies recorded a decline in revenue in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. The average decline in revenue for all surveyed companies (430) was 47%.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies were able to resume their activity in full – regularly, at the workplace, or by teleworking[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies operated in full or slightly reduced capacity[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”50px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies operated with significantly reduced capacity[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies did not continue their operations in the 4th quarter.[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”75px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1280_1440=”74px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1024_1280=”50px 40px 121px 40px” item_padding_768_1024=”30px 30px 21px 30px” item_padding_600_768=”100px 120px 100px 50px” item_padding_480_600=”100px 40px 100px 65px” item_padding_480=”30px 30px 80px 30px” background_color=”#2253a6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Operational status\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”34px”][vc_column_text]Due to the gradual lifting of government restrictions, companies gradually resumed operations in the third and fourth quarters and their operations improved compared to the second quarter of 2020.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/qode_content_slider_item][qode_content_slider_item][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”three_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”50px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]

<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies experienced decline in demand for their goods and services [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies were faced with problems in terms of late payments by their clients [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies had problems with significant employee absences [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies had difficulties meeting the obligations towards suppliers [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”75px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1280_1440=”74px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1024_1280=”50px 40px 121px 40px” item_padding_768_1024=”30px 30px 21px 30px” item_padding_600_768=”100px 120px 100px 50px” item_padding_480_600=”100px 40px 100px 65px” item_padding_480=”30px 30px 80px 30px” background_color=”#2253a6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Key challenges<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”34px”][vc_column_text]The sharp drop in demand and late payments by clients were the most critical challenges that the businesses faced, even after the restrictive measures were reduced.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/qode_content_slider_item][qode_content_slider_item][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”three_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”50px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]

<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies stated that they do not plan dismissals in the coming period [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies practiced reduction or suspension of new employment [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies delayed increase in wages or annual bonuses [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies reduced costs for employee training [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”75px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1280_1440=”74px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1024_1280=”50px 40px 121px 40px” item_padding_768_1024=”30px 30px 21px 30px” item_padding_600_768=”100px 120px 100px 50px” item_padding_480_600=”100px 40px 100px 65px” item_padding_480=”30px 30px 80px 30px” background_color=”#2253a6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Labor relations<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”34px”][vc_column_text]Although business revenues were significantly affected, the dismissal of employees in the third and fourth quarters of 2020 was one of the least used measures to reduce costs.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/qode_content_slider_item][qode_content_slider_item][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”three_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”50px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]

<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies identified wage subsidies as a priority support measure [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies ask for favorable liquidity loans from IRF or commercial banks [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies feel that deferred tax payment is an adequate support measure [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies stated debt write off (partial or full) as a necessary measure[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”75px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1280_1440=”74px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1024_1280=”50px 40px 121px 40px” item_padding_768_1024=”30px 30px 21px 30px” item_padding_600_768=”100px 120px 100px 50px” item_padding_480_600=”100px 40px 100px 65px” item_padding_480=”30px 30px 80px 30px” background_color=”#2253a6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”34px”][vc_column_text]As many as 78% of companies estimated that they will need additional economic support measures to ensure sustainability in the coming period.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/qode_content_slider_item][qode_content_slider_item][qode_elements_holder number_of_columns=”three_columns”][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”50px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]

<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies projected that recovery will take more than 12 months [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies projected that recovery will take 6 to 12 months [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item horizontal_alignment=”left” advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”0px 50px 50px 50px” custom_class=”PrviBox”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies stated that they will be able to recover within 4 to 6 months [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]
<\/span><\/span>0<\/span>%<\/span><\/h5>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-title”][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text el_class=”tabs-slider-text”]of companies assessed that recovery will last up to 3 months [\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][qode_elements_holder_item advanced_animations=”no” item_padding=”75px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1280_1440=”74px 40px 160px 65px” item_padding_1024_1280=”50px 40px 121px 40px” item_padding_768_1024=”30px 30px 21px 30px” item_padding_600_768=”100px 120px 100px 50px” item_padding_480_600=”100px 40px 100px 65px” item_padding_480=”30px 30px 80px 30px” background_color=”#2253a6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Prospects for recovery<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”34px”][vc_column_text]Having in mind the situation in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2020, the companies presented their projections regarding the time they need for a complete recovery of their business operations<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/qode_elements_holder_item][\/qode_elements_holder][\/qode_content_slider_item][\/qode_content_slider][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”element_from_right” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” transition_delay=”500″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”130px” el_class=”whiteSpace”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1639644640640{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

MEF Committees formed<\/span> during Covid-19<\/span><\/h1>\n

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