WORKSHOP: Johannesburg - HR 101 for Entrepreneurs

HR 101 (Human Resources) for Entrepreneurs – 24th May 2011

Hosted by Viljoen Consulting, Sisibukula, WIF and the German Chamber
Within SMEs the one area where there is much confusion about right and wrong is HR. The Human Resources area often proves very difficult for the entrepreneur unless they have previously been in the HR sector and of course kept up to date with the latest legislation. This workshop is designed to assist entrepreneurs with the task of organising the Human Resources requirements of their business and to set up the required documentation to comply with current legislation.

HR 101 for Entrepreneurs is a workshop aimed specifically at small business owners and entrepreneurs, at all levels who want to equip themselves with the basics of the Human Resources and relating legislative aspects of their businesses.
Understanding the language of HR will empower you to take your business to the next level and to understand and manage the human capital and business growth. Ultimately you will be equipped to grow a healthy and sustainable business.
Topics that will be covered in this workshop:
Surviving Human Resources:
- Legislative Compliance
- Contracts
- Leave
- Recruitment & Selection
- Employment Equity & Skills Development
- UIF & WCA (How they work)
- Policies & Procedures
- Fundamentals of Discipline as a Concept
- Disciplinary Code

Fundamentals of Discipline Training
- The Principal of Progressive Discipline
- The Concept of Double Jeopardy
- Poor Performance vs Gross Negligence
- Investigation
- Formulation of Charges
- Preparing the Case/Structure of a Disciplinary Hearing
- Absconcion Procedure

No prior knowledge of HR is necessary for this highly effective but simple to understand workshop that promises to equip you with powerful tools to manage your business on a practical level.

About the Facilitator – Dyonne Modlin

Dyonne’s work experience spans over 13 years with the focus being in the Human Resources and Industrial Relations. She has also worked in the union-intensive Surface Mining industries for around 6 years where the focus was exclusively Industrial Relations, primarily handling wage negotiations, Unions, Discipline, CCMA arbitrations and conciliations on a nationwide group basis. Dyonne has held a similar position within the Printing and Packaging Industries.

Date: Tuesday 24th May 2011
Venue: German Chamber
47 Oxford Road
Forest Town
Johannesburg

Cost: R950.00 (includes breakfast/lunch/refreshments and course material, inclusive of VAT)

Time: 08.30 to 3.30/4.00 pm. (Registration from 08.00 onwards). Please allow additional travelling time to combat traffic.

RSVP: no later than Friday 20th May 2011 . Space is limited therefore bookings will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Please contact:-

German Chamber delegates please contact Shaan at spadayachy@germanchamber.co.za or 011 486 2775

Randburg Chamber delegates please contact Nobuhle at manager@rcci.co.za or 086 101 9218

Women in Finance delegates please contact Colleen at colleen@womeninfinance.co.za or 084-353-9865.

Everyone else please contact Nikki Viljoen on nikki@viljoenconsulting.co.za or 083 702 8849 for booking details.