Interns add value and offer a fresh perspective. If you scoffed at that statement, you may be of the opinion that interns are only useful for making photocopies or making coffee. Many companies view interns as such. An intern is usually qualified and has the capacity and ability to perform effectively within their role, however their inexperience may be viewed as an inconvenience. However, the purpose of an internship is to equip an individual with the relevant skills, training and exposure to the company with the aim of developing employees who can add value and contribute to the attainment of the company's goals.
In discussions around Employment Equity, Affirmative Action is usually the first thing that springs to mind. However, the truth is that Affirmative Action is only a small piece of the Employment Equity puzzle.
Today's companies face increasing challenges in implementing strategies in order to comply with reporting on the Skills Development Levy (SDL)-, Employment Equity (EE)-, and the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Acts. These Acts all have annual company report submission requirements and do not exclude any sector or industry.
Brian Eagar founded TowerStone with the purpose of “Fulfilment in the workplace”. This translates into a vision of empowering leaders to inspire values driven behaviour with their people. In this in interview with EBIZRADIO.com Eagar talks about leadership and coaching in the workplace.