employees. Closer engagement between Labour and Employers will also be beneficial in the clarification of priorities for both parties as well in an improved relationship. Labour is concerned that some companies do not have training committees and would like to encourage employees to attend training. In addition, Labour is currently experiencing difficulty in interacting with various stakeholders e.g. CCMA, business, and PSIRA. – The Skills Development Act currently has N dispute mechanism and the labour organisations would like to see this reviewed. 2.4.6.4 Social Influences The Private Security subsector is plagued by several social factors that have an effect on the industry, the families and the communities. Labour believes strongly that employers need to play a big role in the empowerment security officers and instilling a of pride and value in them. Security officers are generally demoralized and lack motivation in performing their roles. As a result, they are not committed to what they do and are merely interested in receiving their salaries at the end of each month. The most common social influences are listed below: Table 2.9 Social influences affecting the Security subsector Barriers to The cost of training is too high for potential security officers High poverty levels continue as individuals can’t afford to train and get certified in order to be employable Cultural diversity This to stifle movement up the hierarchy / organisational structure to higher levels with the organisation There is a great need for the employers to start to respect their employees Tuberculosis (TB) Remaining the radar as HIV continues to be more publicly addressed The industry is noticing a steady increase of TB Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism Brain drain HIV & Aids Exhausting of sick leave Increased poverty - N work, N pay/wages Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism Lack of awareness of the HIV status of employees makes it difficult to manage the situation more effectively Disability claims are increasing Provident Fund claims are increasing Employee education initiative required to reduce effect Employee – Assistance Programmes Drug and alcohol Affects mainly the male employees abuse Worst effect generally takes place after pay day There is also a problem” “Monday Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism can be as – “which severe as 50%”
employees. Closer engagement between Labour and Employers will also be beneficial in the clarification of priorities for both parties as well in an improved relationship. Labour is concerned that some companies do not have training committees and would like to encourage employees to attend training. In addition, Labour is currently experiencing difficulty in interacting with various stakeholders – e.g. CCMA, business, and PSIRA. The Skills Development Act currently has N dispute mechanism and the labour organisations would like to see this reviewed. 2.4.6.4 Social Influences The Private Security subsector is plagued by several social factors that have an effect on the industry, the families and the communities. Labour believes strongly that employers need to play a big role in the empowerment security officers and instilling a of pride and value in them. Security officers are generally demoralized and lack motivation in performing their roles. As a result, they are not committed to what they do and are merely interested in receiving their salaries at the end of each month. The most common social influences are listed below: Table 2.9 Social influences affecting the Security subsector Barriers to The cost of training is too high for potential security officers High poverty levels continue as individuals can’t afford to train and get certified in order to be employable Cultural diversity This to stifle movement up the hierarchy / organisational structure to higher levels with the organisation There is a great need for the employers to start to respect their employees Tuberculosis (TB) Remaining the radar as HIV continues to be more publicly addressed The industry is noticing a steady increase of TB Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism HIV & Aids Brain drain Exhausting of sick leave Increased poverty - N work, N pay/wages Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism Lack of awareness of the HIV status of employees makes it difficult to manage the situation more effectively Disability claims are increasing Provident Fund claims are increasing Employee education initiative required to reduce effect – Employee Assistance Programmes Drug and alcohol abuse Affects mainly the male employees Worst effect generally takes place after pay day There is also a “Monday problem” Reduced productivity as a result of absenteeism – “which can be as severe as 50%”
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