Upcoming Workshops & Webinars
Gender Identity and Inclusivity in the Workplace
Dive into the transformative realm of Gender Identity and Inclusivity in the Workplace with this exclusive webinar! Join us for an insightful journey as we explore the dynamics of fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.
DATE:
6 Nov 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)
PRICE:
R450 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: Ulrich Stander
Content
- Important Definitions: Gain a comprehensive understanding of key terms related to gender identity and inclusivity, laying the groundwork for inclusive practices. Understanding the differences – gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender non-confirming, LBGTQ, bisexual
- Legislative Provisions: Explore the legal framework governing workplace inclusivity, including provisions from the Constitution of South Africa, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act. Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer or employee.
- Applicable Case Law: Analyse cases shaping the landscape of gender identity rights and workplace inclusivity, providing insights into legal precedents and best practices.
- Policies and Practices: Discover effective policies and practices for promoting gender diversity and inclusivity within your organization. Learn how to implement inclusive hiring practices, create gender-neutral policies, and foster a culture of respect and acceptance.
Target group: HR / ER managers
Dealing with incompatibility – how compatible is the square peg in a round hole?
Effectively address the incompatible employee. How to identify incompatibility, what action to take against an incompatible employee and what process to follow. Is it really that difficult?
DATE:
12 Nov 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)
PRICE:
R450 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: Ulrich Stander
Content
- Introduction
- The meaning of ‘incompatibility’
- What are the valid grounds for a dismissal?
- Where does incompatibility fit in
- Substantive fairness: the requirements. Which support is appropriate? Why training may not be the answer
- Procedural fairness: how does it differ from poor performance?
- How difficult is it to prove incompatibility?
- How long does the process take?
- Consultation requirements: what is a fair procedure and what does the process look like?
- Dealing with various obstacles during the process and the hearing
- Determining a fair outcome: what are the risks?
- What are the alternatives to dismissal?
Borderline balancing act: Employing Foreign Nationals
Gain a sound knowledge of the intricacies of employing foreign nationals in South Africa.
DATE:
15 Nov 2024 (10:00 – 12:00)
PRICE:
R450 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: WP Moolman
- Insights into the latest immigration laws and regulations governing the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa.
- The various types of work permits available for foreign employees, including the infamous Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP).
- Applicability of employment laws on foreign nationals who are not legally allowed to work in South Africa.
- Penalties and fines in the event of non-compliance with immigration laws.
- Practical advice and best practices for recruiting, onboarding, and dismissal of foreign employees.
Target group: HR / ER managers
Conflict prevention, management and resolution – a leadership approach
Acquire the skills to resolve differences and conflict in the workplace in a collaborative, cost-effective and sustainable manner.
DATE:
19 Nov 2024 (09:00 – 13:00)
PRICE:
R850 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: Ulrich Stander
- Conflict: understanding the source and dynamics of conflict
- Self-assessment: preferred conflict style
- Constructive versus destructive conflict
- Approaches to conflict: 5 different styles
- Choosing an appropriate approach
- Dealing with difficult conversations
- Understanding CPR challenges (conflict, process and relationship)
- Dealing with difficult people
- General guidelines on what to do and what not to do in conflict situations
Target group:
All levels of management and personnel managers, sales and marketing people – those who are managing people and people related issues
Initiating disciplinary hearings
Equip initiators with knowledge and skills required to effectively and successfully investigate, prepare for and present a case at a disciplinary hearing. Drafting charges, understanding admissibility of evidence, cross-examination and balance of probabilities.
DATE:
25 Nov (09:00 – 12:00) and
26 Nov (09:00 – 12:00)
PRICE:
R850 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: WP Moolman
- Causes of ill discipline
- Distinguishing misconduct from incapacity
- The meaning of “dismissal“
- The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal
- Substantive fairness guidelines: understanding guilt and sanction
- Suspension
- Procedural fairness – role of the initiator
- How to gather facts and information – the investigation
- Drafting complaints/charges
- Initiating a disciplinary interview versus a formal hearing
- Strategising the case
- The 12 steps of the hearing
- Preparing opening and closing statements
- Understanding balance of probabilities
- How to examine and cross-examine
- Rules of evidence – evidence and admissibility
- Pitfalls within the process
Target group:
Supervisors/managers who would initiate disciplinary hearings or representatives of employees.
Chairing disciplinary hearings
Equip managers who chair hearings with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage all aspects of a hearing, including decision-making on guilt and sanction.
DATE:
28 Nov (09:00 – 12:00) and
29 Nov (13:00 – 16:00)
PRICE:
R850 per delegate (ex VAT)
FACILITATOR: WP Moolman
- Distinguishing misconduct from incapacity
- The meaning of “dismissal”
- The Code of Good Practice: Dismissal – substantive and procedural requirements
- Substantive fairness: guilt & sanction (what needs to be proved?)
- Procedural fairness – role of the chairperson
- Preparing for a disciplinary hearing
- Roadmap for a hearing: 12 steps
- Jurisdictional issues
- Managing the process
- Rules of evidence (evidence and admissibility)
- Dealing with various obstacles at the hearing (scenarios related to the 12 steps)
- Deciding on the balance of probabilities
- Drafting findings
- Determining sanction
- Drafting a recommendation
- Case studies
Target group:
Managers who would chair disciplinary hearings