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Discussion topics. South Africa's HIV/AIDS statistics at a glance The impact of HIV/AIDS on organisationsHIV/AIDS
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2. Discussion topics South Africa’s HIV/AIDS statistics at a glance
The impact of HIV/AIDS on organisations
HIV/AIDS & the hospitality sector
3. HIV in SA - Indicators Approximately 11,8% or 4,8 million South Africans of all ages are living with HIV or AIDS
17,7% of adult women
12,8% of adult men
SA companies are experiencing profit cuts of between 6% to 8% owing to HIV/AIDS related costs
SA’s investment risk profile has increased – investors seek premium rates
Due to HIV/AIDS SA’s economy will grow 0,3% to 0,4% less annually between 2000 and 2015
4. HIV prevalence rate in SA (all ages), by province (2001)
5. HIV prevalence rate in SA, by age group (2001)
6. HIV prevalence by locality type (15 to 40 years)
7. Number of AIDS Deaths in SA ±400 000 deaths in 2002
est 600 000 deaths in 2005
est 900 000 deaths in 2010
8. The impact of HIV/AIDS on an Organisation increased costs
insurance
training
recruitment
administration
medical care
reduced productivity
illness
family care/concerns
funeral leave
labour turnover
absenteeism
decrease in morale
9. The impact of HIV/AIDS on an Organisation cont'd…. market changes
decreasing market size
impact on disposable income
changing spending patterns
market perceptions
10. Workforce perspective
labour intensive
high training costs
mobile workforce
young & single employees
high number of semi-skilled employees
Customer perspective
ignorant about HIV/AIDS – unknown risks
perceived safety risks
Concerns for the hospitality sector
11. Other than the standard information relating to HIV/Aids do your employees know about:
HIV and sharing cutlery and crockery?
HIV and sharing toilets?
Eating food prepared by an HIV+ person?
Eating food prepared by someone with a cut?
Being served by an HIV+ person?
Handling linen stained with body fluids?
Emptying dustbins / sanitary bins?
The use of protective clothing and gloves?
Guests being suspicious of staff or vice versa?
What to do if a colleague or guest is wounded?
Would your employees know how to answer a guest/patron asking specific questions on HIV? Concerns for the hospitality sector
12. Perceptions of hospitality workers…
13. Perceptions of hospitality workers…
14. HIV prevalence – SA's hospitality workforce
16. Hospitality businesses are seen as pivotal players in South Africa’s economy,
especially from a job creation perspective.
South Africa’s hospitality and tourism industry
allows for job creation throughout the country,
including rural areas where
HIV prevalence is often very high
What impact will HIV have on the future prospects for these businesses and what will the subsequent impact be on job creation?