Insightful and highly amusing, this YouTube audio-clip features Jeremy addressing the 60th Birthday Celebrations of the South Africa Guide–Dogs Association in October, 2013.
Author: Janey
Is Employment Equity Still Alive?
Of course it’s still alive. But is it really, in the sense that it is effective and significant, and adhered to, let alone understood? Here’s the problem, if Employment Equity was still in the frame and being adhered to by organizations obliged to submit EE reports, then how come so many companies simply disregard basic READ MORE
What about disability integration? Is it all about jobs?
One of the most common questions that I get when I teach disability awareness, is why don’t we see many, or any CV’s of Persons with Disabilities? This usually comes from HR practitioners, but sometimes line as well , and of course from agencies too . I am tempted to go into another train of READ MORE
To BEE or Not to EE
How BBBEE has compromised Employment Equity resulting in the marginalization of diversity’s most forgotten cousin, Disability Can Companies comply with both the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)? Theoretically, one would imagine the answer would be yes, because the Department of Labour has not rescinded the EEA nor has it slackened READ MORE
Disability and Recruitment: FAQ
“Companies that fail to embrace diversity, including disability, as a core business issue, are simply missing the point.” Peter Bonnfield, former CEO of British Telecom Q. Why should we bother to spend time and energy on disability recruitment? A. Three reasons: The Employment Equity Act (No 55 of 1998) requires that People with Disabilities (PWD) be READ MORE
Disability and Accessibility: FAQ
What is Access? Is Access all about people in wheelchairs? Am I accessible if I have ramps into my premises? A. No, accessibility does not just imply wheelchair access, but encompasses all disabilities, including physical, sensory and mental impairments. Q. So it’s all about catering for People with Disabilities? A. Good access benefits all people READ MORE
Comments on Revised BBBEE Codes
We wish to bring to the attention of the committee, our observations and comments pertaining to Code 700. (Page 56 3.2.2) This code pertains the Corporate Social Investment pillar of BBBEE. Brief Our issue lies not with the original code which requires for 75% of the beneficiaries, of an NPO/NGO to be black persons, in READ MORE
Comments on BBBEE Revised Codes October 2012
We wish to bring to the attention of this committee, our observations and comments pertaining Code 300 and 200, as Gazetted in 2007 and now recently revised in October 2012. These Codes are the “Measurement of the Employment Equity element of Broad based Black Economic Empowerment”. (BBBEE) Brief Our issue lies not with any proposed READ MORE
Gautrain Experience (Part II)
Gautrain Experience Part Two Back again! Friday 10th September, 2010 3.45 My business complete, my client has dropped me off at the same Gautrain bus stop outside Monte Casino. Although somewhat apprehensive about exactly when the bus will arrive, I am nevertheless confident that the return trip will be just as smooth and seamless. Gautrain READ MORE
Gautrain Experience (Part I)
There and back again, a short South African public transport odyssey Until recently, for the average south African traveler who is no stranger to nipping up to Jo’berg on business for one or several days, his or her travel parameters would include, upon arrival , getting met by a driver or friend, catching a cab READ MORE