The Aids epidemic has become a global crisis as it has a direct and indirect impact on business. In South Africa more than 30% of the work force is infected with HIV. Employers are experiencing reduced productivity and declines in profits as a result of employee absenteeism and death. Declining and fluctuating productivity makes it difficult for a company to meet supply demands from customers, and even reduces service levels- which all has an effect on the company’s growth and development. Rising production costs for business not only affect current profits, but also future profits. What this actually means is that bigger companies that usually invest in smaller companies are themselves being affected by HIV/Aids. Their own levels of production are decreasing and they become less likely to invest in smaller businesses. Your company could have substantial costs directly linked to HIV/Aids, such as insurance cover, pension or retirement funds, health and safety provisions, medical assistance, HIV testing and counseling.
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO TRAIN YOUR DRIVING STAFF?
Driving Sense has adopted the ‘next level’ approach to driver training and safety that’s designed to reduce the risk associated with driving, while improving the overall safety and well being of drivers their families and employers. Driving Sense MD Natalie Rodrigues says: “We realise that saving lives through driver training may not be quantifiable but what is, is a reduction of costs due to more efficient driving methods that save time, reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs. It’s important to realise, however, that it’s not ideal to send an employee for driver training, when you don’t first know who you’re employing,” she adds.
AARTO legislation states that traffic offences will carry demerit points. The allocation of these points can lead to the cancellation or suspension of driving licenses, PrDPs and operator cards. As an owner of a vehicle or fleet of vehicles you could have all your vehicles suspended and taken of the road. Should you make use of contactors you need to make sure that they also comply to AARTO as this will have an effect on your business continuity
• To assist the public in recognising what a suspicious vehicle and person may look like
• To emphasise the seriousness of hijackings on the person reading this awareness guide.
Hijacking is not a new or unique problem to South Africa.
The first hijacking was recorded in 1984. Between January and August 1996, there were 8 740 hijackings in South Africa, of which 5 251 were in Gauteng. Hijacking is also not only a problem just associated with industrial areas; e.g. Wadeville in Germiston, but rather a problem associated with the availability of a certain of vehicle. In 90% of these cases the hijackers were armed, although only 1% of attacks involved a fatal shooting. This means that the better prepared a potential victim is, the greater probability of the person surviving the attack with limited physical injury.
3 locations in SA
60+ corporate clients
3500+ trained staff members
Driving Sense was established in 2006 and is wholly-owned by MRB Holdings. As the driver training division, Driving Sense forms the core of the group and enjoys the guaranteed support and services of the internal group of companies which include Assessment Worx, Izazi Staffing Solutions and Sensible Recruiting.
