"CBM Training is currently running a program to help employees to stop smoking. It is a 90 min session for 15 people and above and comes with loads of extras to help people give up. We have been having a lot of success with this, (My own marketing…"
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This is a group for anyone involved in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (ODETD) in any capacity. The association is built on the pillars of Integrity, Trust and Transparency. There are no fees involved and you are invited to join now. This is your association as a member of the Skills Universe. This is an opportunity to raise your voice related to Skills issues and to have the support of like minded people.Please only add discussion topics or reply to…See More
ContributorDes Squire left a comment for Gail Dawson
"Was just wondering how the new job is going. I trust all is well and that you are happy?
Des"
Gail Dawson commented on sylvia hammond's group Enthusiastically looking for work"Well Guys, it appears I am off the looking for work list now and on the employed list... Hoorah,
I wish everyone the best of Irish, and may the force be with you..
I will however still be participating in the skills universe forum, as I have made…"
Gail Dawson replied to Tamryn Hoffmann's discussion Skills Transfer for Redundant positions"Hello Tamryn,
My response is purely instinctual and not legislative, and my first instinct is always to go with the biggest brain. The heart..
Basically, you have to consider a few point how long were you with the company and was it a happy…"
Gail Dawson replied to Des Squire's discussion Are HR practitioners selling the benefit of a "People Inclusive" organisation to their CEO's or are they shying away from this?"Oh yes, can somebody please send me an Addendum/Appendix of all the abbreviations so I can pretend I know what I am talking about. I always thought that EE stood for Equally Ediotic. Much to my surprise it did not. lol"
Gail Dawson replied to Des Squire's discussion Are HR practitioners selling the benefit of a "People Inclusive" organisation to their CEO's or are they shying away from this?"Well not being backwards in coming forwards I have taken the liberty of emailing CEO's from large organizations and invited them to join in with their points of views. Still awaiting confirmation from the HR invites. So we see.
I have…"
Gail Dawson replied to Des Squire's discussion Are HR practitioners selling the benefit of a "People Inclusive" organisation to their CEO's or are they shying away from this?"You forgot to mention the meeting to discuss the next meeting.. Action Logs "
Gail Dawson replied to Des Squire's discussion Are HR practitioners selling the benefit of a "People Inclusive" organisation to their CEO's or are they shying away from this?"Get behind me, dont hog love, remember? inclusive, you got a job, because of my big gob, I am still looking... Bring it on!!!"
Gail Dawson replied to Des Squire's discussion Are HR practitioners selling the benefit of a "People Inclusive" organisation to their CEO's or are they shying away from this?"Gosh Craig, I do so hope you do not get kicked off, eveeryone needs a pot stirrer! lol, you do tend to shot from the hip. I have as part of my skills being in HR at shop floor level were you have no option but put on your tackies and get stuck…"
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- Tell us about what you do
- Operations Manager. I have a BTEC in Business and Finance (UK) still need to find what it means in South Africa. I have started 6 Sigma training but halted due to unforeseen emigration. Love Health & Safety, Total downtime costings and analysis. Anything to do with Manpower Well Being and Production Efficiency. Accident/Incident and Near Misses, Behavourial Auditing, all learnt by hand on experience and having fantastic Mentors. Inspired by Kahlil Kibran, Dr, David Hawkins,Byron Katie
- What companies or organisations are you with?
- None at the moment
Gail Dawson's Blog
Alternative to Designated Smoking Areas
Posted on January 27, 2011 at 12:49 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thank you everyone for your input and advice!! I acknowledge Des's information regarding the Law making provision for the protection of non-smokers, and the possibility of Designated smoking areas. Should a company decise it would designate a smoking area: A allocation of space with adaquate ventilation must be provided, Health and Safety regulations then come into play, fire extinguishers etc., extra cleaning, all and expense to accomodate a vice, which, when each smoker looks deep inside… Continue
Fingerprinting
Posted on January 27, 2011 at 12:36 23 Comments 0 Likes
As it is no secret, I am Job seeking. Anyway, last week, I went for an interview at an Employment Agency and was enthusiastically greeted when I entered, whereby, the lady who welcomed me in asks me to take a seat, and I thanked her and took a seat. She then said, no love, would you please take that seat “I will sit here” o.k. I sort of felt a quizzical look come on and moved. Well, knock me over with a feather! I was asked to place my right thumb on this contraption (that looked a bit like…
Continue Smoke breaks taken by Office Employees
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 10:00 20 Comments 0 Likes
I was confronted with a dilima where previous Management allowed employees to take ad hoc smoke breaks, which meant that when the craving came, they went! Not only the Office workers but also the factory employees, they would pop outside and puff-away.. If an office worker takes a smoke break it holds up their work. If a production worker takes a break, production is covered by a mate, if the foreman spots him he gets reprimanded . Not a cool situation.
As a smoker myself, I…
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- At 15:41 on May 11, 2011,
ContributorDes Squire said… Was just wondering how the new job is going. I trust all is well and that you are happy?
Des
- At 16:27 on February 11, 2011,
Yvonne Basson said… Hi Gail,
I'm glad you came out of deepest Africa unscathed :-)
Thanks for accepting my friend request, I so enjoy your writtings, it's very entertaining.
Have a fab weekend.
Ciao
Yvonne
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