This thesis explores the barriers/constraints that the SMME may experience whilst attempting to recover their skills levies from the wholesale and retail SETA (W&RSETA).Skills development legislation was introduced in South Africa to address the previous disparities in education and training....

The new world of work requires managers to be performance coaches. Traditionally, coaching was viewed as one of the lesser responsibilities of a manager. With more emphasis being placed on the leadership role of managers, there has been a shift in the role of managers from controller to...

In recent years, the UK government skills policy has emphasised the role of workforceskills development as a key driver of economic success and improving productivityacross all sectors of the economy. The importance of skills (as a vehicle for enhancingproductivity performance) is highlighted...

As the largest private sector employer of indigenous workers, employers within the retail industry have the opportunity to improve the employment prospects of indigenous Australians. Contemporary literature, in addition to statistical evidence, highlights the high unemployment rates among...

Since the mid 1980s, the Australian VET system has experienced significant reforms in terms of policies and regulatory frameworks, resulting in a system characterised by demand-side requirements that seek to cater to the needs of industry and employers. These reforms were instigated by a...

Since the mid-1980s, the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system has experienced significant reforms in terms of policies and regulatory frameworks, resulting in a system characterised by demand-side requirements that seek to cater to the needs of industry and employers. This...

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