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HESIO
MAKING VARSITY
COLLEGE AN EVEN
GREATER PLACE
TO WORK FOR!
So what is HESIO (pronounced,
‘heh-c-o’) all about?
• In its simplest form HESIO can be
described as a workplace forum or a
consultative committee made up of
management and employees.
• It is an inter brand ADvTECH initiative
• It is an acronym that when spelt out,
goes like this:
H is for HIV & Health;
E is for Employment Equity;
S is for Skills Development;
I is for Investors-in-People, and
O is for Occupational Health and Safety.
• It has at its heart the following
imperatives:
o To ensure that sufficient consultation
takes place; with staff reps and
management when developing
achievable Workplace Skills Plans
and the integration of Employment
Equity, that make good business
sense, and as envisaged in the
relevant Acts.
o That policies, procedures and
practices are fair and reflect the
intention of legislation.
o To review, discuss and promote
adherence of Occupational Health and
Safety matters.
• It is led on each campus by a committee
made up of representatives from a
number of departments. They are your
voice on important issues that affect the
day to day life of the campus.
• It has roles and responsibilities and
these include:
o Meeting on a quarterly basis at
campus level and reporting on their
assigned area/s of responsibility.
o A campus HESIO representative
participates at the biannual meetings
held at brand level.
o Being campus “champions” in
promoting and encouraging the
embracing of cultural diversity and
change.
o Suggesting ways to effectively
implement the HIV/AIDS Policy and
to encourage meaningful initiatives.
o Keeping you updated and in the loop
with regards to what is or has
happened in matters falling under
the umbrella of HESIO.
In all of the above, HESIO committees
are not intended to be decision making
bodies, but rather fulfil an information and
communication role. HR and line managers
therefore retain the responsibility of
implementing recommendations and
communications.
The primary objective of HESIO is to
make Varsity College an even greater
place to work for.