Zanati Link has also been extensively involved with outplacement and retrenchment support for a number of large and reputable organizations. We understand that retrenchment is not an easy process to go through, both for the employer and the employee. This is why we offer an extensive intervention programme which covers broadly, the emotional, psychological and financial concerns of the affected staff, whilst at the same time assisting the employer with regards to the legal and legislative ASPECTS OF THE PROCESS.
Retrenchment is often a business decision, however it often leaves a sour taste in many, a mouth, we understand this and our five day programme, with a follow up commitment of up to six months, is there t assure you, the employer that after all is said and done, there will be no negative come backs to you, as the organization. Please give us a call and allow us to walk through this together.
THE FUTURE OF TEMP WORKERS IN SA
Contrary to current and unfortunately, fast becoming popular belief, temp workers are not becoming extinct,neither will this happen in the foreseeable long-term.
“ The impact of the Great Recession on global workforces has been huge. Around the world, countless employers have been forced to lay off workers, make painful cuts and change the structures of their businesses. When will things go back to normal? " is the question on everyone's mind. Increasingly, however, the answer may not be the one we expected to hear. Meet the New Normal.
According to a survey conducted by Veritude, a staffing solutions company, many companies aren't going to back to the way things were. In fact, only 3% of the companies it polled indicated that they'd " revert back to their pre-recession staffing model ". Instead, 22% plan complete restructurings and 38% plan to meld their old staffing models with their current recession-oriented models.
Veritude indicates that a big part of these staffing models will be temp workers. Although many companies have laid off temp workers due to the recession, it's precisely the flexibility to do such a thing that will make temp workers so appealing going forward. Amongst the companies Veritude surveyed, 45% plan to use temp workers in the short term and in the future.
There are three primary reasons for this:
- " The contingent workforce aligns precisely with the key demands of the new economy: flexibility, lower costs, and increased ability to engineer cost out and value in ".
- The flexibility offered by temp workers gives businesses the ability to " expand and contract according to business need ".
- Temp workers make it possible for companies to put the " right people in the right place at the right time " and to " try before you buy " via temp-to-hire arrangements.
Temp workers are nothing new but even so, Veritude says that things won't be the same:
Instead, companies will be deploying contingents in more targeted, specialized ways, to complete specific projects or fill specific needs. For example, one in four companies anticipate an increase in the size of their IT and Professional contingent staff. The rise in demand for specialized temps reflects the new focus on clear cost benefit.” Source: E-Consultancy, Digital Marketers
THE CURRENT TEMP DEBATE
There is no reason for Temp workers to panic. The proposal our minister, Mr Membathisi Mdladlana is putting forward, will surely eliminate those agencies currently exploiting temps. Organisations such as APSO
are out there looking out for the interest of both the Agencies as well as Temps and for those who dare defy the law, the chickens will surely come home to roost.
Temp workers need to ensure that they affiliate with Agencies that can provide them with benefits similar to those enjoyed by full time employees. It is every employees prerogative, to ensure that they understand the terms of employment of any agency they join or become a member of, prior to signing up. Employees and job-seekers need to understand their rights and freedom of choice.
For more information on being a registered temp with Zanati Link, please send your queries to: enquiries@zanati.co.za or simply mail your CV to jobs@zanati.co.za and specify the type of job sought and area.
Tel: 011 467 6490
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