HIV/AIDS & the Workplace - Resources

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Documents:

2003

Developing HIV/Workplace and Medical Benefits policies: with partners in Cambodia,
Burkina Faso and Senegal
International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Draft Summary 2003

HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy
Pacific Island Forum, 2003
The Pacific Island Forum represents Heads of Government of all the independent and self-governing Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand.
The full HIVAIDS workplace policy can be downloaded from the Forum Secretariat website.

Heineken HIV/AIDS policy: EMS Roundtable on Development
Stefaan Van der Borght, 17 March 2003
Information on Heineken's policy

Letting them die: why HIV prevention programmes often fail
Catherine Campbell, 2003.
Published by James Currey in the UK, Indiana University Press in the US and Juta in Cape Town.
Reports on a three year study of a workplace HIV prevention intervention in a gold mining community near Johannesburg, South Africa. Contains material on issues of worker participation, wider community mobilisation and multi-stakeholder partnerships, lessons for people trying to use these as strategies to support HIV prevention efforts.

Preventing HIV/AIDS guidelines for the Aid Sector
People in Aid, 2003. It can be ordered on line.

2002

Action against AIDS in the workplace
UNAIDS, 2002
Contains sections on: 1) Workplace policy: key components and sample language; 2) 10 steps for implementation; 3) ILO Code of Practice: key principles; 4) Trade union action against AIDS
http://www.unaids.org

Business Taking Action to Manage HIV/AIDS
Asian Business Coalition on AIDS, 2002 This 24-pages document contains a selection of business practices responding to HIV/AIDS in- and outside the Asian workplace.

Employees & HIV/AIDS: action for business leaders: company programs
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, 2002
This document was produced by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC) to provide advice to senior company directors on the feasibility and effectiveness of establishing HIV workplace programmes. It reviews a number of HIV employee programmes adopted by companies from different business interests in regions of the world with high HIV prevalence. The document also contains a list of contacts and references that company managers can use.

Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and the law for advice and legal office workers [booklet]
South Africa: AIDS Law Project, 2002
This booklet, intended for people working in advice and legal offices, draws from the work that the AIDS Law Project has done over the years. It contains answers to the everyday questions that people ask the Project. These questions are grouped into seven topics: general facts, workplace rights, grants and pensions, insurance, health, children, and criminal law.

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Good Practice Note: December 2002, Number 2
International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group

HIV/AIDS Workplace Toolkit
Society for Human Resource Management
HIV/AIDS WorkplaceToolkit In an effort to provide employers with accurate, helpful and up-to-date information, the Society for Human Resource Management and the National AIDS Fund have created this website to assist human resource professionals with handling workplace issues involving HIV/AIDS. Other resources are also available. Requires membership. (Note: do a search for the title)

HIV/AIDS and the World of Work: An ILO code of practice
Geneva: International Labour Office. ILO Global Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, 2002
This code is aimed at preventing the spread and mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS in the world of work. It is built on and around two pillars, the first - which is at the heart of all the ILO’s work – is the protection of workers against discrimination, and the second is prevention: the workplace is not only an appropriate but an essential place for HIV/AIDS information, education and behavior change. The code provides invaluable guidance to policy-makers, organizations and the social partners for forming effective and appropriate workplace and national policy that respects the dignity of all workers.

Implementing the ILO Code of Practice on HIV/AIDS and the world of work: an education and training manual
Geneva: International Labour Office. ILO Global Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, 2002
This manual is a source of information on HIV/AIDS and the world of work, a reference guide to the ILO (International Labour Office) Code of Practice adopted in May 2001 and its application in policy development, and a tool for training. It contains ten sections, including eight modules. The first section introduces the manual. The second section (module 1) describes the spread of the epidemic, how HIV is transmitted, why HIV/AIDS is a workplace issue, and how it affects labour and employment. Module 2 discusses in detail four of the ten key principles of Section 4 in the Code of Practice: non-discrimination, no screening, confidentiality, and the continuation of the employment relationship. Module 3 concentrates on the development and implementation of workplace policies through the process of social dialogue. Module 4 is designed to help governments establish a policy and legal framework which promotes and supports action to reduce HIV transmission. Module 5 deals specifically with gender issues, addressing equally men and women. Modules 6 and 7 assist employers and workers in implementing effective prevention and care and support programmes in the workplace. Module 8 discusses how connections with persons working in the informal economy can be strengthened and the Code made relevant to their needs and situation. The last section contains references and resources.

Employers' handbook on HIV/AIDS: a guide for action
Geneva: International Organisation of Employers; UNAIDS, 2002
Includes bibliographical references.
Based on feedback from members of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), this handbook documents selected initiatives in the workplace, designed to minimize the impact of HIV/AIDS and to maximize prevention efforts. Such initiatives include HIV/AIDS prevention programs, making information about the virus widely available in the workplace, encouraging informed and supportive attitudes towards co-workers, and promoting changes in attitudes and behaviour towards sex. Some employers are also establishing care programs to treat opportunistic infections among workers and families, reduce the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and even offer antiretroviral drugs. This handbook also provides details of results obtained and lessons learned from the various initiatives undertaken by employers worldwide. The handbook is also on the following site - http://www.ioe-emp.org/ioe_emp/pdf/HIV-AIDS.pdf

HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
Business for Social Responsibility, 2002

Global Compact Primer on HIV/AIDS (four sections)
1) About HIV/AIDS (General information about HIV/AIDS)
2) Workplace Initiatives (Guidelines and examples on company policies dealing with HIV/AIDS in the workplace)
3) Beyond the Workplace (Information for companies fighting HIV/AIDS beyond the workplace)
4) The Role of Business in Fighting HIV/AIDS (Summary of a global e-conference on HIV/AIDS hosted by the World Bank Institute in cooperation with the Global Compact)
(Note: Access from ‘Learning’ section of the website, then select HIV/AIDS from the ‘Priorities’ dialogue box)

The labour market and employment implications of HIV/AIDS
ILO Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, Working Paper 1, by Franklyn Lisk, June 2002
Describes the economic implications of HIV/AIDS and focuses on labour and employment implications of the epidemic.

Workplace HIV/AIDS Programs: An Action Guide for Managers
by Bill Rau, Family Health international, 2002
A practical, hands-on "how-to" guide, advising managers on how, specifically, to create workplace programs in the developing world – and how not to. It is buttressed by candid case studies of employers' experiences with HIV in the workplace. Chapters on: HIV/AIDS in the Workplace, Assessing the Risks and Impact of HIV/AIDS on Companies, Workplace HIV/AIDS Policies, Workplace HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Programs, Managing the Impact of HIV/AIDS on a Company, Company Leadership in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care.

HIV/AIDS Workplace Tools
The Business/Labour Responds to AIDS program, CDC

Manager's Kit
The Business/Labour Responds to AIDS program, CDC
The Manager’s Kit leads you through each step, from developing a workplace
policy in your company to educating the community at large about HIV/AIDS. The kit is available in English and Spanish.

Good Practice Notes: HIV/AIDS in the Workplace
International Finance Corportation (World Bank Group)

2000 and earlier

The Business Response to HIV/AIDS: Impact and Lessons Learned
Produced jointly by UNAIDS, The Prince of Wales Business Leaders Forum and The Global Business Council on HIV & AIDS, 2000
The report aims to provide assistance to business in recognizing the business case for further action against HIV/AIDS in the workplace and beyond.

Campaign against HIV/AIDS: A guide for shop stewards
Congress of South African Trade Unions, 2000
Includes a section on Developing an HIV / AIDS policy. An HIV / AIDS policy states how your organisation views its workers with HIV / AIDS and what it will do to support them, as well as the strategy it will use to prevent the spread of HIV / AIDS. The policy must be developed through consultation with all levels of workers. The policy demonstrates the commitment of your organisation to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Everybody's Business: the enlightening truth about AIDS
Metropolitan Group, 2000
This is a collection of articles from ten years of AIDS Analysis Africa journal. Aimed at business and government leaders, it provides a record of the unfolding of the epidemic and what measures businesses, NGOs and government departments should implement now.
ZAR120 (including postage and packaging). From the AIDS Research Unit, Metropolitan
Tel: +27 21 940 6717
E-mail:aidsinfo@metropolitan.co.za

Your rights in the workplace [booklet]
South Africa: AIDS Law Project, 2000
This pamphlet looks at the current laws and policies that are in place dealing with HIV/AIDS and the workplace. It focuses on persons living with/or affected by HIV or AIDS and their right to equality in the workplace. It advises persons on what they can do to protect their rights, and lists organisations that can help.

Best practices: company actions on HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa
Harare: Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU) Health Safety and Environment Programme, 1999. Loewenson R, ed.

Private sector AIDS policy: businesses managing AIDS, a guide for managers
Roberts M, Rau B, Emery A. Family Health International/IMPACT, 1999

Putting HIV/AIDS on the Business Agenda
Geneva: UNAIDS, 1998

HIV/AIDS and the Workplace - forging innovative business responses
UNAIDS Technical Update. Geneva: UNAID 1998

Work against AIDS: workplace-based AIDS initiatives in Zimbabwe
No. 8 in the Strategies for Hope series, 1993
Further information: www.stratshope.org
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Organisations:

Anglo American plc
Describes Anglo American’s HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy work.

Asian Business Coalition on AIDS
The Asian Business Coalition on AIDS website includes pages on HIV/AIDS policy development, Employment and the risk of HIV infection, cost assessment, downloadable policy documents, sample HIV/AIDS policy, case studies.

Botswana Network on Ethics, Law, and HIV/AIDS (BONELA)
BONELA is involved in employment and HIV issues. Working to inform future legislation in the area of employment and HIV. They have published a small booklet on the current policy and legal situation with regards to employmennt and HIV. Contact: BONELA, P.O Box 402958, Plot 50662, Medical Mews, Gaborone Fairground, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: +(267) 393-2516 / 7184-4993, Fax: +(267) 393-2517, e-mail: bonela@botsnet.bw

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)
Helps member companies achieve success in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment. BSR provides information, tools, training and advisory services to make corporate social responsibility an integral part of business operations and strategies. A nonprofit organization, BSR promotes cross sector collaboration and contributes to global efforts to advance the field of corporate social responsibility.

Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
’Business Responds to AIDS and Labor Responds to AIDS’ programs (BRTA/LRTA) help large and small businesses and labour unions meet the challenges of HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the community. To fulfill its mission of promoting the development of comprehensive workplace HIV/AIDS programs. The Business/Labour Responds to AIDS programs have five core components: 1) HIV/AIDS policy development; 2) Manager/labour leader training; 3) Employee/worker education; 4) Employee/worker family education; 5) HIV-related community service and volunteerism.

Global Business Coalition on AIDS
The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC) is an alliance of international businesses dedicated to combating the AIDS epidemic through the business sector’s skills and expertise.
http://www.businessfightsaids.org/resources_guides.asp

Global Compact
The Global Compact is designed to bring companies together with UN agencies, labour and civil society in support of human rights, labour standards and the environment. The Global Compact, ILO and UNAIDS have joined forces to mobilize business, encourage increased action to fight HIV/AIDS in the workplace, and combat stigmatisation.

International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.

International Organisation of Employers
Represents the interests of business in the labour and social policy fields. Consists of 136 national employer organisations from 132 countries.

SAfAIDS
SAfAIDS have a policy on HIV/AIDS workplace programmes running. They have also assisted several organisations in the region to develop HIV/AIDS workplace policies. Contact SAfAIDS for further information on the development of workplace policies.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
“The world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Serves the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. SHRM currently has more than 500 affiliated chapters within the United States and members in more than 100 countries.”

Training and Research Support Centre, Zimbabwe
TARSC's principal objective is to provide training, research and support services for non-state, non-profit, civic organisations to develop social capacities, networking and action. Resources and publications list: 1) Health, HIV/AIDS & Occupational Health. 2) Economic and Employment Issues and AIDS/HIV. Lists many sources of reports on Trade Unions & HIV/AIDS and employment issues in southern Africa.
http://www.tarsc.org/publist1.html
http://www.tarsc.org/publics2.html

Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS
The Thailand Business Coalition on AIDS (TBCA) is a non-profit alliance linking the private and public sector in effective management of HIV and AIDS in the workplace and the wider community. Established in 1993 as the first business coalition of its kind in the world, TBCA works to accomplish 2 objectives: 1) To promote clear, non-discriminatory workplace policies and education programs to business. 2) To bring corporate resources, such as human capital, management skills and funds, to assist in HIV/AIDS prevention. To achieve these objectives, TBCA pursues a strategy that emphasizes HIV/AIDS as a management issue, to be managed just as any other business issue, without discrimination.

World Economic Forum’s Global Health Initiative
The initiative is designed to foster greater private sector involvement in HIV/AIDS. TB and malaria issues. The website has resources to help promote good practice and corporate advocacy.

Impact assessments:

Centre for International Health – Boston University
Developed a cost model that estimates the present value of new HIV infection in the formal business sector in southern Africa. The study showed that new infection can cost between 3.4% and 10.7% of annual salaries depending on skill level. Associated benefits, and prevalence of the area (IFC, 2002)

University of California-San Francisco
Economic model to compare HIV-related business costs for large Ugandan companies (500+) with the cost of providing prevention, care and treatment to employees. The study concluded that even programs offering ART can be cost effective, especially in light of price reductions (IFC, 2002)
UCSF electronic newsletter Daybreak, 7/14/2000.

AIDS on the Agenda - Adapting Development and Humanitarian Programmes to Meet the Challenge of HIV/AIDS
Sue Holden, Published by Oxfam GB, in association with ActionAid and Save the Children UK, November 2003
Example impact assessment and costing analysis can be found in Chapter 7 – experiences of mainstreaming AIDS internally.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of South Africa: HIV/AIDS model developed for the South African context
Offers a quick rough cost estimate. Click on “Try our online AIDS Test”, then “AIDS in the workplace”

Tata Tea Company – India
Simple web-based calculator to assess the costs of HIV/AIDS to a company

Newsletter:

Workplace Action on HIV/AIDS
The Newsletter of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Programme on HIV/AIDS and the world of work. 3 issues per year. It is also downloadable from the ILO website.

Useful websites:

The POLICY project of the Futures Group International
Maintains a database that includes most available national HIV/AIDS policies.

Development Gateway
The Development Gateway is an interactive site for information on sustainable development and poverty reduction, and a space for communities to share experiences on development efforts.

3Plus-U
A new educational initiative by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Cyberschoolbus project. The ILO has developed a unique on-line digital adventure, 3Plus-U, to introduce students and teachers to the importance of work and the need for protecting people in the workplace. This Flash-enabled Web site illustrates through stories, quizzes, challenges and adventures how the world of work affects everyone and introduces the issues of the ILO Declaration: abolition of child labour, forced labour and discrimination at work, and the right to freedom of association.

European Union AIDS Programme

Health And Development Networks

AEGIS

Africa Southern Africa AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS)

Eldis

Networks of People Living with HIV/AIDS:

Global Network of people living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+)

Indian Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS
INP+ is a non-profitable community based organization of people living with HIV and its secretariat is based in Chennai, India. E-mail: inpplus@vsnl.com

International Council of AIDS Service Organisations (ICASO)

ICW – International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS

National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA)
Washington DC, USA

Positive Women Network of South India
23, Brindavan Street, West Mambalam, Chennai 33. India
Ph. 3711176, 4717363, poswonet@hotmail.com

The Southern African Network of AIDS Service Organizations (SANASO)
Network of NGOs, Faith based organisations FBOs, Community based Organisations (CBOs) and People living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs) involved in HIV/AIDS work in Southern Africa.

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