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HIV/Aids remains an issue in South Africa that could affect the
wellbeing of our employees, leading to emotional distress,
absenteeism, employee turnover and lower productivity. As a formal
risk assessment determined the impact of HIV/Aids on the group as
negligible, Hyprop does not have targets for addressing its direct
impact, nor does it have strategies for addressing indirect business
risks (eg effect on customer base/supply chain).
Our formal HIV/Aids policy, reviewed annually, provides guidelines
on creating a non-discriminatory workplace, dealing with HIV testing,
con dentiality and disclosure, providing equitable employee bene ts,
dealing with dismissal and managing grievance procedures. It also
ensures affected employees’ rights to con dentiality.
Where employees willingly disclose their status, Hyprop offers
counselling and encourages openness, acceptance and support.
Every year, HIV/Aids awareness days are held at each centre
management office by professional nurses, with an external healthcare
service provider conducting voluntary counselling and testing
programmes. Employees are offered the opportunity to test for HIV,
cholesterol and stress levels.
All centres conduct regular health and safety training for employees,
while third-party suppliers perform annual health and safety audits.
All construction projects have health and safety consultants who
represent Hyprop and monitor activities on site regularly. On large and
complex projects such as Rosebank Mall, the contractor has its own
health and safety officer managing contractor teams and
subcontractors.
There were no serious casualties or injuries during the year at any of
our properties or projects.
HIV/Aids
2016
2015
Number of employees and contractors who
received voluntary counselling and testing for
HIV/Aids
533
247
Number of employees and contractors tested
for HIV/Aids
258
200
HIV/Aids prevalence rate among employees (%)
6
5
Contracted employees tested for HIV/Aids
115
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HIV/Aids rate among contractors (%)
6
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