Tag: discrimination
The jacuzzi effect – transformation without cultural revolution
I asked the only woman to have made it to the senior ranks of a leading bank to what she attributed her success. “I was fortunate,” she said. “The bank hired a coach to teach me how to act and react like a man. I was even taught techniques to stop tears when I felt emotional.” Today this practice would be unacceptable, but the attitude still manifests in other ways.
UCT Council vote unlawful, discriminatory and violates academic freedom
On Saturday 30 March, University of Cape Town (UCT) council members will vote on a controversial motion to restrict interaction between UCT and any Israeli academic institution. If adopted, not only would this be unconstitutional, discriminatory and flout the doctrine of academic freedom, it would be unlawful for certain members to have voted if they have previously been involved in actions relating to a boycott of Israeli institutions.
Labour unrest – economic consequences of strikes
After conducting intensive research into the topic of strikes and labour unrest, the Mandela Initiative came to several conclusions. One of these was that the right to strike is made up of a delicate balance between the power of firms and the rights of employees, and is considered a sign of a healthy democracy.
2017 Revised Mining Charter: Will women’s voices be heard or silenced?
Dr Martin Kaggwa | Executive Research Director | Sam Tambani Research Institute | kaggwam@satri.org.za | http://www.satri.org.za/ |
The 2017 Revised Mining Charter has created animosity between...
Offering a Resigning Employee a Raise Risky?
Picture this: one of your valued employees resigns at a time when it will be difficult and expensive to replace her. You offer her...
