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Practical Tools for Employment Equity Committees

Course Overview:
A 1-day workshop which enables Consultation Committee members to work together effectively with all stakeholders of the organization to ensure a constructive Employment Equity consultation process. After the programme, participants should be able to:

  • Develop a common understanding of the business and moral reasons underpinning the Employment Equity Act and the related key concepts
  • Understand the implications of the Employment Equity Act for Consultation Committees and the key functions and responsibilities of Consultation Committees
  • Provide a meaningful contribution as members of a committee, through the understanding of essential skills required for consultation and meeting processes
  • Consult constructively with all staff on the drawing up and implementation of Employment Equity plans

Who Should Attend:
Members of Employment Equity Committees, Workplace Forums or Consultation Committees and any people involved in the drawing up or implementation of Employment Equity plans for the business.

Course Outcomes:

  • Understanding the Employment Equity Act and related terminology
  • The responsibilities and functions of the Employment Equity Committee
  • Understanding the Consultation process
  • Defining discrimination & prejudice
  • Fair and unfair discrimination and affirmative action
  • The business case for Employment Equity
  • Types of affirmative action measures – Qualitative and Quantitative input
  • Distinguishing between EE issues and employee personal or internal problems
  • Practical implementation of Employment Equity Plans
  • Employment Equity and the selection process
  • Conducting a workplace analysis
  • Consulting effectively with managers and employees to promote Employment Equity
  • Ground rules for functioning as a consultation committee
  • Essential meeting skills and encouraging group participation
  • Drawing up a Constitution and / or setting meeting protocol

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