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The effect of affirmative action on the reduction of employment discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
South African labour relations are associated with a history of extensive discrimination and segregation, subject to various types of discrimination during the apartheid era, including employment discrimination. This study ...
The relationship between flexible working hours, organisational commitment and employment engagement at a South African retailer
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In the twenty first century, the traditional roles in a nuclear family have changed. In the majority of modern families, both partners have careers and full-time jobs. Burnett, Gatrell, Cooper and Sparrow (2010) explain ...
Labour market trends since the advent of democracy, with a specific focus on gender issues
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The transition of South Africa's political system from an apartheid administration to a democratic rule in 1994 resulted in the end of years of international sanctions imposed on the country. This move placed the country ...
Affirmative action policy and practice in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with particular respect to gender
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This research report set out to provide an evaluation of the progress made by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with respect to affirmative action and employment equity, and particularly with respect ...
Work satisfaction and retention strategies of medical doctors in the South African public health sector
(2010)
One of the fundamental problems facing the South African public healthcare sector is motivation and retention of the healthcare practitioners. Medical doctors in particular, tend to leave the public sector for the private ...
Is the composition of staff within Tygerberg administration in terms of employment equity, representative of the demographics of the Western Cape from 05/01/2000 - 31/12/2001?
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The shift from an ethnocentric, monocultural society to a more inclusive and democratic society should be accompanied by a national policy providing equal access to resources in a proactive, affirmative manner. This can ...
An analysis of the representation of females in professional positions at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
It is often contended that many barriers deter women from reaching the academic ladder in terms of hierarchy. Publication records are important in promotion criterion to become Professors, it is therefore imperative that ...
Youth in the South African labour market – the first 25 years since the economic transition
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
The South African economy is confronted with various socio-economic problems. In particular,
the persistently high and rising unemployment rate (especially for the youth), which has always
been one of them. Unemployment ...
The role of sense of coherence in the relationship between job insecurity and well-being of independent financial advisors working under supervision in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
One of the sources of stress at work is job insecurity. Job Insecurity has been attributed to reduced
job performance and job satisfaction as well as an increase in health-related issues such as well-being.
The objective ...
Job demands and resources of academic employees within higher education institutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Excessive job demands and inadequate employment resources can harm
employees’ well-being. Job demands and resources, therefore, became crucial to
understanding the relationships between employees and their organisations. ...