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Additional human capital measures
Total working days
55 352
Total number of person days lost due to absenteeism
(sick, family responsibility and maternity leave)
1 321
Percentage of total person days lost due to absenteeism – calculated or reported (%)
2
Total number of person days lost due to industrial action (ie strike action)
0
Percentage of total person days lost due to industrial action – calculated or reported
0
Employee relations
The national human resources manager is responsible for employee relations. A disciplinary and grievance policy governs these employee relations and
is available on the company intranet, in hard copy at each management
office, and on the website.
There were four disciplinary cases during the year, resulting in one
dismissal. One grievance was reported.
Employee benefits
To entrench Hyprop as a preferred employer, we offer a range
of employee benefits that exceed legislated minimum standards,
including:
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Membership of a defined contribution pension fund with death,
disability and funeral benefits
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Four months’ partially paid maternity leave (paid at 55% of cost to
company)
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Annual leave rises to 20 days after five years with the group
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Employees qualify for six days’ paid study leave for approved
qualifications.
Non-discrimination
Discrimination is not tolerated. Any reported instances are immediately
and appropriately dealt with under our code of ethics and conduct and
related disciplinary procedures. Relevant policies are regularly reviewed,
updated and distributed to employees.
No incidents of discrimination were reported during the year.
Labour relations
Hyprop has no unionised employees and there was no impact on
business from industrial or labour unrest during the year.
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Integrated Report 2015
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