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GFIA espouses the values and the principles of Article 9 of the Constitution, and the Employment Equity Act and other employment policy documents and statutory instruments. Among these are the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.
Nevertheless, the need for a GFIA-specific Policy Framework and strategies for the relevant priority areas is recognised, despite the abovementioned requirements to comply with legislation. The GFIA Policy Statement regarding equity and representivity focus on providing a framework for the implementation of sustainable affirmative action and equity programmes throughout the firm.
GFIA acknowledges the importance of employment equity in the workplace. We view it as a business strategy that is there to ensure that the workforce stays competent and motivated, thus ensuring its continued survival and success in a competitive global economy.
We have submitted our 2008 Employment Equity Policy and Implementation Plan to the Department of Labour, demonstrating our compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our next submission is due on 1 October 2010. Our demographic profile is represented by 60.56% previously disadvantaged individuals and 50.69% females.
GFIA is committed to being a leading, prestigious and truly South African advisory firm. Recognising that empowerment of people leads to a country’s richness, we are committed to making a meaningful contribution to South Africa’s transformation through the development of our people, with particular focus on black professionals. To achieve this goal we recruit only the best people and invest significantly in training at all levels. We practice sound corporate governance based on the three pillars of strength: integrity, honesty and professionalism.
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